Director, Policy/Government Relations

MSD • Columbia, SC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director is responsible for supporting global public policy efforts related to our Company's therapeutic area franchises addressing non-communicable diseases, with primary responsibility of leading development and implementation of public policy strategies in support of our Company's cardiovascular and metabolic (MASH and obesity) pipelines. In conjunction with the global franchise teams, cross-functional global teams, regional and country policy teams, the senior policy team, and the broader Strategic Access, Policy, and Communications team, the Director will help to develop and execute our Company’s global plan in support of the cardiometabolic disease pipeline, including identifying, analyzing, and responding to public policy issues, developing and implementing our Company’s therapeutic area policy strategy and proactive policy solutions, and advocating in support of our Company's strategic business priorities.

Requirements

• BS/BA required.
• Minimum 10 years of experience addressing public policy issues.
• Strong knowledge of issues related to non-communicable diseases or cardiovascular and metabolic (MASH and obesity) diseases.
• At least 5 years within the global policy space preferred.
• Experience with and expert knowledge of government and non-governmental organizations active on global public policy issues required.
• Strong knowledge of global healthcare public policy processes including understanding the roles and influence of various stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to identify strategic priorities.
• Ability to work within a matrix organization to achieve policy goals.
• Experience managing consultants and budgets.
• Ability to work collaboratively and inclusively essential.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or graduate degree in a field related to health care policy strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leading development and implementation of public policy strategies in support of our Company's cardiovascular and metabolic (MASH and obesity) pipelines.
• Developing and executing our Company’s global plan in support of the cardiometabolic disease pipeline.
• Identifying, analyzing, and responding to public policy issues.
• Developing and implementing our Company’s therapeutic area policy strategy and proactive policy solutions.
• Advocating in support of our Company's strategic business priorities.

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