Associate Director, Community Impact & Grants

Merck; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 129,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck, based in the United States, seeks an Associate Director, Community Impact, to drive execution of the community engagement strategy within the GIIG pillar of Social Impact and Sustainability. The role coordinates across seven Community Impact Liaisons, manages grant review processes, and ensures compliant, non-duplicative activities aligned with health access goals.

The position focuses on operations, governance, and learning across priority US communities, with a strong emphasis on

Qualifications

• Must have 7+ years in program operations, program management, public health, or related fields.
• Experience coordinating multiple workstreams with deadlines and stakeholders.
• Experience supporting grantmaking or community-based program processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of key initiatives identified by the Head of Global Community Impact and Engagement.
• Coordinate day-to-day program operations, milestones, issue escalation, and follow-up.
• Support grant review processes, including intake, contracting, and reporting.
• Track milestones, budget status, risks, and decisions for leadership visibility.
• Develop updates and recommendations based on activity and insights.

Skills

Program management

Operations management

Influence in matrixed environment

Cross-functional coordination

Grantmaking processes

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health/Health Policy/Business/Life Sciences/Social Sciences/Public Administration or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Merck, based in the United States, seeks an Associate Director, Community Impact, to drive execution of the community engagement strategy within the GIIG pillar of Social Impact and Sustainability. The role coordinates across seven Community Impact Liaisons, manages grant review processes, and ensures compliant, non-duplicative activities aligned with health access goals.

The position focuses on operations, governance, and learning across priority US communities, with a strong emphasis on