Director, Global Oncology Communications

MSD • Rahway, NJ

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The role of Director, Global Communications, Oncology is a unique opportunity to join our company, a recognized leader in oncology, as a key member of the Global Oncology Communications team. The role is dedicated to managing day-to-day communications related to our company’s leading oncology therapy with a focus on lung, melanoma and head & neck cancers. The candidate selected for this role will work under the guidance of the Executive Director, Global Oncology Communications, in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.

Requirements

• A minimum of eight (8) years’ experience in a communications or public relations role within the pharmaceutical or a related industry (hospital, public health, etc.)
• Excellent written and oral communications skills across a variety of mediums/channels (e.g., print, digital, presentation).
• Strong project management skills and the ability to juggle multiple tasks and competing priorities.
• Team player, collaborative spirit, ability to succeed in a fast-paced, high-visibility role.
• Budget and agency management experience.
• Proven ability to prepare strategic communications plans and deliver at the tactical level.
• Bachelor's degree required

Nice To Haves

• Oncology product communications experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic execution of integrated communications programs to support two of our company’s oncology in-line products in partnership with cross-functional colleagues, including our Company's Research & Development Division, Human Health, Investor Relations, Global Media Relations, Policy, Market Access and more; heavy emphasis on milestone communications (regulatory approvals, data releases, medical meeting communications).
• Anticipate and prepare communications materials for U.S. and global issues related to our oncology products.
• Responsible for developing and executing communication strategies to advance our company’s reputation as a leader in oncology, aligned with the company’s corporate narrative, Global Oncology business strategy and key business priorities.
• Develop and execute communications strategies, programs and materials for use by our company’s regions and subsidiaries worldwide; help advise regions and subsidiaries for franchise and product communications issues.
• Serve as a liaison to third party groups (including advocacy organizations) and external experts (including researchers) and to trade and local news media.
• Work directly with public relations agencies and help manage related budgets.
• Manage direct report supporting our company’s oncology portfolio.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director