R352190 Directeur(trice) associé(e), Politique de santé publique en matière de vaccins – Québec[...]

Merck; Kirkland; Remote; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global pharmaceutical company located in Quebec is seeking an Associate Director for Vaccines Public Health Policy to lead stakeholder relations and public health engagement. This role requires strong expertise in immunization policy and experience in the healthcare sector. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree and have at least 5 years of experience. Excellent French and English communication skills are essential. This full-time position offers remote work options and limited travel.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant vaccines public health policy experience in the healthcare/pharmaceutical sector.
• Thorough understanding of Quebec & Atlantic Canada's health care system, infectious disease and immunization environments.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in French.
• Advanced level of English proficiency required.
• Ability to build credible relationships and influence stakeholders.
• Strong business acumen and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead stakeholder relations and vaccines public health engagement in Quebec & Atlantic Canada.
• Codevelop strategies to secure reimbursement for vaccines portfolio.
• Establish relationships with government stakeholders and healthcare influencers.
• Evaluate impact of public health policy on immunization access.
• Liaise with industry associations on immunization policy.

Skills

Collaboration

Decision Making

French Language

Immunizations

Infectious Disease

Market Access

Problem Solving

Public Health

Relationship Building

Stakeholder Relationship Management

Strategic Thinking

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

Job Description

If you are passionate about vaccines policy and government affairs and ready to make a real difference in improving population health, this is an opportunity for you.

Reporting to the Director, Policy & Government Relations, you will be responsible for leading our Company’s stakeholder relations and vaccines public health engagement in Quebec & Atlantic Canada. Collaborating with your government relations, medical affairs and market access colleagues, you will monitor, manage, and influence aspects of provincial public health policies and public reimbursement impacting our company’s current and anticipated immunization priorities.

Your responsibilities as Associate Director, Vaccines Public Health Policy for Quebec & Atlantic:

• Codevelop and implement regional strategies and tactics to secure and maintain reimbursement for our company’s vaccines portfolio.
• Establish, and maintain relationships with government stakeholders, policy makers influencers, patient associations and healthcare stakeholders in Quebec & Atlantic Canada.
• Evaluate the impact of regional public health policy trends and initiatives on our company’s immunization portfolio with respect to access, reimbursement, and business overall.
• Develop and maintain expertise on public reimbursement strategies, recommendations and decision-making processes for vaccines.
• Liaise with regional industry associations and represent our company on topics relevant to immunization policy, access and reimbursement.

You are the ideal candidate if you:

• Hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant discipline
• Have 5 years of relevant vaccines public health policy experience in the healthcare/pharmaceutical sector
• Thorough understanding of the Quebec & Atlantic Canada's health care system, infectious disease and immunization environments.
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills in French. An advanced level of English proficiency is required for communications with stakeholders outside of Quebec.
• Ability to build credible relationships, trust and influence a broad range of stakeholders
• Strong business acumen
• Have strong negotiation and diplomatic skills
• Have exceptional judgment, strong problem-solving, decision making and project management skills
• You are based in Quebec and available to travel within Canada (up to 25%)

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Required Skills:

Collaboration, Decision Making, French Language, Immunizations, Infectious Disease, Market Access, Problem Solving, Public Health, Relationship Building, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Strategic Thinking, Time Management

Preferred Skills:

Government Relations

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

25%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Remote

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

Yes

Hazardous Material(s):

No

Job Posting End Date:

11/25/2025

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Requisition ID:

R352190