Global Oncology Communications Associate Director (Hybrid)

MSD Malaysia; North Wales (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Long-term incentive

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

MSD Malaysia is seeking an Associate Director for Global Oncology Communications to lead external communications for late-stage oncology assets and data milestones. The role focuses on editorial strategy, cross‑functional collaboration, and stakeholder engagement across regions in a fast-paced, global setting.

The candidate will manage communications for regulatory milestones, supervise crisis communications, and partner with agencies while ensuring alignment with company priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism or life sciences required.
• Minimum five years’ experience in communications or public relations; healthcare/pharma in a global public company preferred.
• Experience in product communications, data-driven/milestone communications, and crisis management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated communications activities for oncology products and pipeline assets.
• Drive editorial strategy to raise external awareness and manage data/regulatory milestone communications.
• Coordinate with regions, agencies, and experts; manage high-volume materials through review processes.

Skills

Action Plan Implementation

Agency Management

Analytical Problem Solving

Business Metrics

Communication Coordination

Communication Management

Executive Presence

External Communication

Media Communications

Oncology

Policy Research

Product Communications

Product Rollouts

Program Support

Project Leadership

Regulatory Processes

Resource Forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism or life sciences

Job description

MSD Malaysia is seeking an Associate Director for Global Oncology Communications to lead external communications for late-stage oncology assets and data milestones. The role focuses on editorial strategy, cross‑functional collaboration, and stakeholder engagement across regions in a fast-paced, global setting.

The candidate will manage communications for regulatory milestones, supervise crisis communications, and partner with agencies while ensuring alignment with company priorities.