Global Oncology Communications Lead

Merck; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck is seeking an Associate Director, Global Oncology Communications based in Rahway, NJ or Upper Gwynedd, PA, with a hybrid schedule (3 days in-office, 2 remote). You will join a fast-paced Global Oncology team supporting external communications for our oncology portfolio and pipeline assets.

Responsibilities include developing integrated communications, driving editorial strategy for late-stage assets, briefing leaders for media engagement, coordinating with regions worldwide, and managing a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism or life sciences field is required.
• Minimum five years’ experience in communications or public relations; healthcare and pharmaceutical experience at a global publicly traded company preferred.
• Product communications experience – including managing communications for a high volume of data and regulatory milestones; product launch experience highly desirable.
• Candidate must have deep understanding of the biopharmaceutical industry, media landscape and possess strong business and financial acumen.
• Must have strong executive presence, excellent verbal and written communications skills and ability to work under tight deadlines with great attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaborate within a matrixed organization.
• Keen eye for detail, with demonstrated experience managing a high volume of communications through a medical/legal review board.
• Ability to handle crisis communications, provide long term strategic communications counsel and deliver on short-term communication tactics and objectives.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
• Team player, collaborative spirit, ability to succeed in a fast-paced, high-visibility role.
• Creative and passionate professional with experience in the development and implementation of integrated communications programs.
• Experience in internal and external communications, including executive communications and issues/crisis management.
• Follows communications trends and has proficiency with social and digital channels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated communications for oncology in-line products and Phase 3 assets, with emphasis on data milestones and regulatory milestones.
• Drive editorial strategy to raise external awareness through targeted outreach including social and digital channels.
• Identify and support unique storylines, media and thought-leadership opportunities for late-stage assets.
• Prepare and brief oncology leaders on message delivery, media engagement and external speaking opportunities.
• Develop and communicate strategies and materials for regions and subsidiaries worldwide; advise regions on communications issues.
• Serve as a liaison to third party groups and external experts and to trade and local news media.
• Manage high volume of materials through medical and legal review processes, building strong review board relationships.
• Work directly with public relations agencies and help manage related budgets.

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 field

Job description

Merck is seeking an Associate Director, Global Oncology Communications based in Rahway, NJ or Upper Gwynedd, PA, with a hybrid schedule (3 days in-office, 2 remote). You will join a fast-paced Global Oncology team supporting external communications for our oncology portfolio and pipeline assets.

Responsibilities include developing integrated communications, driving editorial strategy for late-stage assets, briefing leaders for media engagement, coordinating with regions worldwide, and managing a