Associate Director, Community Engagement Lead
Merck
September 04, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (West Point, PA)
Worldwide
Human Resources
Role: Community Engagement Lead for biopharmaceutical manufacturing, focusing on workforce development and regional partnerships in Southeast Pennsylvania. Responsibilities: design and execute long-term talent pipelines, foster partnerships with educational institutions and community organizations, develop scalable programs like apprenticeships and STEM exposure, align initiatives with site manufacturing needs, promote skills-based hiring and diversity, and utilize workforce data for continuous improvement. Requirements: High School Diploma/GED with 15+ years, or Bachelor's with 11+ years, or Master's with 9+ years in workforce development, education, HR, or related fields; experience in community engagement, talent strategy, or manufacturing workforce initiatives. High-Value: experience in regulated industries such as biopharma, life sciences, or advanced manufacturing; expertise in skills-based hiring, apprenticeships, D&I programs, workforce analytics, and public policy navigation. Collaboration: cross-functional engagement with HR, Manufacturing, R&D, Communications; external stakeholder management. Work Setup: hybrid in Southeast PA, with approximately 25% travel; leadership in community and ecosystem integration.