Communications Business Partner

Merck•Burlington, MA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Communications Business Partner on our Life Science Communications team will support internal and external business communication programs for our global Business Units, contributing to Life Science reputation, visibility and employee engagement. This role will be responsible for supporting integrated strategies that increase employee awareness of key topics and initiatives, while contributing to owned and earned media activities that maintain a strong external image and reputation. Key activities include stakeholder management, messaging development, content creation, content curation and program management to ensure high quality, consistent communication to our target audiences. This role also will have responsibility to contribute to change management strategies and execution for strategic projects within our business areas. This role collaborates closely with leadership teams, in-house design team, Communications colleagues, external agency partners and marketing teams.

Requirements

3-5+ years working in a communications or change management related role
Experience working on internal and external communication strategies across channels
Very strong written and verbal communications skills

Nice To Haves

Strong preference for experience in Life Sciences or related industry
Experience managing multiple projects while maintaining deadlines and high-quality standards
Ability to apply general change management concepts to developing and implementing tactical plans
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Creative problem-solving skills and a data-driven mindset
Video production experience

Responsibilities

Support internal and external business communication programs for global Business Units.
Support integrated strategies to increase employee awareness of key topics and initiatives.
Contribute to owned and earned media activities to maintain a strong external image and reputation.
Manage stakeholders, develop messaging, create and curate content, and manage programs.
Contribute to change management strategies and execution for strategic projects.