Director, Global Oncology Communications

Merck • Rahway, NJ

2d • $173,200 - $272,600 • 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 broad oncology portfolio, with a focus on our medications marketed and investigational indications across a broad range of tumors. The Director will also oversee our thought-leadership strategy and policy-related efforts. 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.

Nice To Haves

• Oncology experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead communications activities in support of our company's breast, gynecological, head & neck, melanoma, gastrointestinal, and hematologic cancer program; heavy emphasis on milestone communications (regulatory approvals, data releases, medical meeting communications).
• Drive forward our company's oncology thought-leadership platform to ensure our company's narrative for oncology is delivered effectively and consistency across different stakeholders.
• Oversee communications efforts to help advance oncology policy priorities and patient access.
• Responsible for communication to internal and external audiences in alignment with the company’s corporate narrative and Global Oncology business strategy while continuously partnering with Global & U.S. Oncology marketing leaders to develop strategic communications aligned with key business priorities.
• Proactively evaluate innovative and creative omni-channel strategies to engage with internal and external stakeholders aligned with key priorities; ensure that the strategies are robust and complementary.
• Develop and communicate strategies, programs and materials for use by our company 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
• compassionate and sick days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Associate degree