Global HIV Policy & Government Relations Director

Merck & Co.; Upper Gwynedd Township (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 191,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Long-term incentive

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ seeks a Director to lead global public policy for HIV prevention, coordinating cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to develop and execute policy strategies. This role drives policy positions, access, reimbursement, and uptake of the HIV prevention portfolio.

The position engages with regional teams, government and NGO partners, and advocates to advance prevention access and innovation in a matrix organization.

Qualifications

• BS/BA required.
• Master's or graduate degree in health care policy strongly preferred.
• Minimum 10 years addressing public policy issues with HIV knowledge; 5+ years global policy space preferred.
• Experience with government and non-governmental organizations active on global public policy.
• Strong knowledge of global healthcare public policy processes and stakeholders.
• Experience engaging HIV community, advocacy, multilateral, and public health stakeholders preferred.
• Experience addressing policy issues related to prevention access, reimbursement, HTA, financing, and health programs.
• Understanding of access barriers impacting populations disproportionately affected by HIV.

Responsibilities

• Manage development and implementation of global public policy strategic plans with cross-functional teams.
• Lead policy positions and stakeholder engagement to support HIV prevention portfolio.
• Collaborate with commercial, market access, medical affairs, and regional teams to address policy barriers.
• Coordinate with Global Public Policy and Corporate Affairs, BUs, and internal stakeholders.
• Provide strategic guidance to regional/country policy teams for policy strategy execution.
• Engage internal stakeholders to ensure coordinated advocacy with agencies and organizations.
• Develop relationships with external stakeholders including government, multilateral, and patient groups.
• Engage with HIV prevention stakeholders and partners in policy and access efforts.
• Represent the company in external policy fora and manage policy consultants and projects.

Skills

Public policy

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

English proficiency

Education

BS/BA

Master's degree

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ seeks a Director to lead global public policy for HIV prevention, coordinating cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to develop and execute policy strategies. This role drives policy positions, access, reimbursement, and uptake of the HIV prevention portfolio.

The position engages with regional teams, government and NGO partners, and advocates to advance prevention access and innovation in a matrix organization.