Public Relations Manager

Merck; Daly City (CA); Hybrid; USD 143,000 - 217,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Job summary

Merck, based in Daly City, CA, is seeking a Public Relations Manager to lead communications with an emphasis on empathy, cultural awareness, and curiosity. This hybrid role expects you to steer initiatives with discretion and strategic thinking, delivering measurable PR results while maintaining flexibility to adapt to client needs in Daly City.

The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, with opportunities to grow into senior-management responsibilities within Merck’s

Qualifications

• Adaptability and resilience to shifting requirements.
• Experience at the manager level in a hybrid role.
• Growth mindset: using feedback for improvement.
• Proven track record delivering results as a Public Relations Manager.
• Strong critical thinking and organizational curiosity to grow.

Responsibilities

• Meet deadlines while upholding Merck quality standards.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and sound judgment.
• Field curveballs from Daly City clients without losing the thread.
• Maintain Time Management documentation as work pace accelerates.
• Investigate root causes rather than apply band-aids.
• Surface risks early with proposed fixes attached.
• Read between the lines of what Daly City customers need.
• Keep skills current through ongoing training and self-directed learning.

Skills

Adaptability and resilience

Manager-level experience (hybrid role)

Growth mindset

Proven PR management track record

Critical thinking and organization

Job description

We're hiring a Public Relations Manager, and the short version is this: bring Empathy, bring Cultural Awareness, and bring the kind of curiosity that Merck runs on. Here $143,000 - $217,000 buys not just your time but a stake in the general work, the kind Merck trusts manager people to steer.

Key Responsibilities

• Meet established deadlines while upholding Merck quality standards
• Handle confidential information with discretion and sound judgment
• Field curveballs from Daly City clients without losing the thread
• Keep Time Management documentation current as the work outpaces it
• Chase down the root cause instead of slapping on a patch
• Surface risks early, loudly, and with a proposed fix attached
• Read between the lines of what Daly City customers actually need
• Keep skills current through ongoing training and self-directed learning

What You'll Bring

• Adaptability and resilience when facing shifting requirements
• Experience at the manager level inside a hybrid role
• A growth mindset that treats feedback as fuel, not threat
• Proven track record delivering results as a Public Relations Manager
• Real Critical Thinking chops, plus the Organization curiosity to keep growing

With roots in Daly City, CA and an experiment-friendly outlook, Merck delivers software that scales with our customers. You'll never have to guess where you stand with your manager in this hybrid role.

We offer a competitive salary of $143,000 - $217,000, comprehensive health coverage, and a clear path to grow into senior general work.

As of this visit, Merck is actively reviewing for the Public Relations Manager role.

Ready to put your Empathy and Attention to Detail skills to work?