Director, Oncology Global Communications – Hematology

Merck•Rahway, NJ

7d•$173,200 - $272,600•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, Oncology Global Communications – Hematology joins the Oncology Global Communications team and manages day-to-day communications related to the company’s hematology portfolio. The role works under the guidance of the Executive Director, Global Oncology Communications, in a fast-paced, changing environment. It develops and implements integrated communications strategies for the hematology portfolio and near-term product launches, including five pipeline assets, and supports the company’s reputation in hematology in alignment with its corporate narrative and business priorities. The position also leads cross-functional communications planning, prepares for issues and crises, supports global regions and subsidiaries, engages external organizations and experts, works with public relations agencies, and manages a direct report. The position is hybrid, has a 10% travel requirement, and is classified as a regular employee role. The listed salary range is $173,200–$272,600, with eligibility for an annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least eight years of experience in communications or public relations in the pharmaceutical industry or a related industry, such as a hospital or public health.
Excellent written and oral communication skills across print, digital, and presentation formats, including the ability to develop clear, persuasive materials under time pressure.
Experience leading disease awareness, product communications, scientific communications, and/or approval and launch milestones in a regulated environment.
Ability to translate complex scientific information into clear, concise, compelling communications and storytelling across print, digital, social, and visual formats, for varied audiences and in both branded and unbranded communications.
Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, including the ability to counsel and build trusted relationships with senior leaders and diverse cross-functional partners.
Experience in proactive issue identification, scenario planning, and issues or crisis management.
Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities.
Collaborative team approach and ability to succeed in a fast-paced, high-visibility role.
Budget and agency management experience.
Required skills: Brand Awareness, Content Creation, Crisis Communication Management, Digital Communications, Executive Presence, Internal Communications, Media Campaigns, Media Relations, Medical Communications, Public Affairs Strategies, Public Speaking, Social Media Strategies, and Stakeholder Engagement.

Nice To Haves

Hematology/oncology product communications experience is strongly preferred but not required.
Preferred skills: Communications Strategy and External Communication.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement integrated communications programs and strategies for the hematology portfolio and near-term product launches, including five pipeline assets.
Provide strategic external communications support across the hematology portfolio, including press releases, media materials, executive thought leadership, medical meeting communications, and social and digital content, with an emphasis on scientific and data milestones, regulatory decisions, approvals, and launches.
Lead strategic communications planning and execution with cross-functional colleagues in Research & Development, Investor Relations, Commercial, Policy, and Market Access.
Develop and execute communications strategies to establish the company’s reputation in hematology, aligned with the corporate narrative, Global Oncology business strategy, and key business priorities.
Anticipate issues and prepare crisis and issues management communications for the hematology portfolio with cross-functional colleagues.
Develop and execute communications strategies, programs, and materials for regions and subsidiaries worldwide, and advise them on franchise and product communications issues.
Serve as a liaison to third-party groups, including advocacy organizations, and external experts, including researchers, to advance disease education and patient-centered communications programs.
Work directly with public relations agencies and help manage related budgets.
Manage a direct report supporting the hematology portfolio.