Executive Director, Global Public Policy and Multilateral Engagement

Merck; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks an Executive Director for Animal Health Global Public Policy to build relationships with multilateral organizations and advance biopharma and technology objectives.

You will develop multilateral strategies, engage with WOAH, FAO, OECD, and WTO, and represent the company in international standards setting while coordinating cross-regional teams to influence trade policies and market access. 50% travel, remote work possible.

Qualifications

• Experience shaping policy at the national, regional, or international level.
• Proven ability to translate scientific goals into public policy positions.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and coalition-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute multilateral strategies to advance biopharma and technology objectives.
• Engage with global bodies like WOAH, FAO, OECD, and WTO to influence policy outcomes.
• Represent Scorpion Therapeutics in international standards setting and policy discussions.
• Secure thought leadership and authoritative positions in global health and trade policy.
• Coordinate cross-regional teams to influence trade policies and market access.

Skills

Diplomacy

Leadership

Policy analysis

Public speaking

Education

DVM or related advanced degree

Job description

Role: Executive Director for Animal Health Global Public Policy and Multilateral Engagement, focusing on building relationships with multilateral organizations to advance biopharma and technology business objectives.

Responsibilities:

• develop and execute multilateral strategies
• engage with global bodies like WOAH, FAO, OECD, and WTO
• represent the company in international standards setting
• secure thought leadership
• coordinate cross-regional teams to influence trade policies and market access

Requirements:

• DVM or related advanced degree
• minimum 10 years in government, multilateral, or animal health industries
• expertise in international standards, trade policy, and multilateral forums
• strong leadership, diplomatic, and communication skills
• fluency in English

HighValue: global animal health, biopharma and technology portfolios, multilateral organizations, international standards, trade policy, 50% travel, remote work possible.