Assoc. Dir., Global Communications

Merck • Rahway, NJ

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Director, HH Strategic Initiatives Communications, will support the execution of communications for major Human Health strategic initiatives. Reporting to the Director, Global Communications, this role will manage day-to-day communications activities, develop content and ensure timely, coordinated delivery of initiative- and transformation-related materials. The Associate Director will translate program milestones into clear, engaging communications, support cross-functional coordination and contribute to communications plans and tools that strengthen understanding and adoption across the organization.

Requirements

• 5–7 years of experience in corporate, internal or change communications.
• Strong writing, editing and narrative development skills, with the ability to simplify complex information.
• Experience supporting initiatives, organizational change or multi-stakeholder program environments.
• Ability to manage multiple deliverables, maintain strong attention to detail and operate effectively in dynamic environments.
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfort working across functions and levels.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in healthcare or another highly regulated industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, business or related field.

Responsibilities

• Execution of Strategic Initiative Communications
• Develop initiative-related communications, including messaging, presentations, internal updates and project documentation.
• Translate goals, progress updates and implications into clear, concise content for employees and stakeholders.
• Support the development of messaging frameworks and communication deliverables that reinforce initiative and transformation clarity and alignment.
• Cross-Functional Coordination
• Work closely with PMO teams, business leads, HR, Corporate Affairs and other enterprise partners to support coordinated rollout of communication activities.
• Track timelines, deliverables and dependencies to support timely and consistent execution.
• Coordinate feedback and reviews across stakeholder groups to ensure accuracy and alignment.
• Change Communications Support
• Apply foundational change communications principles to help drive employee understanding and adoption of initiative outcomes.
• Identify gaps in clarity or engagement and surface recommended messaging adjustments.
• Team Collaboration
• Partner closely across the Pan HH and Executive Communication teams to ensure communications reflect leadership direction and initiative priorities.
• Contribute to a collaborative, accountable team culture aligned with Human Health communications expectations.

Benefits

• The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees