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Merck · 1 day ago

Associate Director, Global Pharmaceutical Communications

Rahway, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$126K/yr - $199K/yr

5+ years exp

Merck is a global healthcare company, and they are seeking an Associate Director for Global Pharmaceutical Communications. The role involves developing integrated communication strategies and managing campaigns to support the company's pharmaceutical portfolio, while collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams to develop integrated communication strategies and campaigns aligned with the overarching corporate and franchise priorities

Co-develop campaigns and ongoing news flow to continually reinforce the value of our Company's medicines among employees, the public, scientific liaisons, investors, healthcare professionals, payers, and advocacy partners

Stay current on trends in consumer engagement, digital activation and media and pop culture around the world to engage in new approaches to reach consumers on important disease awareness initiatives

Monitor the competitive landscape, ecosystem and media environment to identify emerging issues relevant to assigned therapeutic areas and opportunities to position our emerging pipeline and portfolio

Co-lead communications around expansion of current product portfolio including communications for high priority medical meetings and new product launches

Manage public relations agency(ies) and related program budgets to implement best-in-class communications plans

Manage high volume of materials (press releases, social media content, core response documents, etc.) through medical and legal review process, developing strong and collaborative relationships with review boards

Identify opportunities for partnerships with key external organizations and experts in support of business and reputational goals

Qualification

Product communications experienceCrisis communication managementIntegrated communication strategiesProject managementDigital consumer engagementMedia relationsContent creationBrand awarenessCommunication managementCommunication strategy developmentInternal communicationsMedia monitoringSocial media managementSpecial event planningCampaign development

Required

Minimum five years' experience in communications or public relations; healthcare and pharmaceutical experience at a global publicly traded company preferred

Product communications experience – including managing communications for a high volume of data and regulatory milestones; product launch experience highly desirable

Excellent written and oral communication skills across various mediums/channels (e.g., digital, print, video) for U.S. and global audiences

Ability to confidently lead and provide strategic counsel to executives to support business goals

Ability to handle crisis communications, provide long term strategic communications counsel and deliver on short-term communication tactics and objectives

Ability to work successfully across teams and reporting structures in a matrix environment

Strong project management skills with proven success managing and executing major projects

Keen eye for detail, with demonstrated experience managing a high volume of communications through a medical/legal review board

Team player, collaborative spirit, ability to succeed in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment

Leading traditional and social media and global communications programs

Excellent budget management skills; demonstrated ability to connect the dots across multiple agency partners

Minimum of a BA required

Brand Awareness, Communication Management, Communication Strategy Development, Content Creation, Crisis Communication Management, Digital Channels, Digital Consumer Engagement, Integrated Communication Strategies, Internal Communications, Media Monitoring, Media Relations, Project Management, Social Media Management, Special Event Planning