Dir., Global Communications
Merck
June 25, 2026
Remote friendly (Upper Gwynedd, PA)
United States
Corporate Functions
Responsibilities:
- Lead global & U.S. communications for an investigational antiretroviral, including regulatory approvals, scientific data presentations/publications, and business/reputation milestones.
- Oversee communications for pricing, value, and patient access; partner with Policy and internal/external stakeholders.
- Amplify commitment and engagement with the HIV community, including brand-supportive, unbranded programming.
- Deliver internal/external communications aligned to corporate narrative and HIV strategy; partner with global & U.S. HIV marketing leaders.
- Evaluate and execute innovative omni-channel strategies for internal/external stakeholders.
- Develop communications strategies/materials for global regions/subsidiaries; advise on franchise/product communications issues.
- Liaise with advocacy organizations, external experts (e.g., researchers), and trade/local news media.
- Work with PR agencies; manage related budgets.
- Manage a direct report supporting the HIV portfolio.
Education Requirements:
- Minimum BA required.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- 8+ years in communications/PR in pharma or related industry.
- Excellent written/oral communications across multiple channels.
- Strong project management; can juggle competing priorities.
- Collaborative, fast-paced, high-visibility success.
- Budget and agency management experience.
- Ability to develop strategic comms plans and execute tactically.
Preferred Experience:
- HIV experience; people management/leadership.
Required Skills:
Communications Strategy, Content Creation, Crisis Communication Management, Digital Communications, Executive Presence, Internal Communications, Media Campaigns, Media Relations, Omnichannel Management, PR, Social Media Strategies, Stakeholder Engagement.
Benefits (if applicable in role posting): medical/dental/vision, retirement/401(k), paid holidays/vacation, compassionate and sick days.
Application Instructions:
- Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub for current employees). Deadline is stated on the posting.
- Lead global & U.S. communications for an investigational antiretroviral, including regulatory approvals, scientific data presentations/publications, and business/reputation milestones.
- Oversee communications for pricing, value, and patient access; partner with Policy and internal/external stakeholders.
- Amplify commitment and engagement with the HIV community, including brand-supportive, unbranded programming.
- Deliver internal/external communications aligned to corporate narrative and HIV strategy; partner with global & U.S. HIV marketing leaders.
- Evaluate and execute innovative omni-channel strategies for internal/external stakeholders.
- Develop communications strategies/materials for global regions/subsidiaries; advise on franchise/product communications issues.
- Liaise with advocacy organizations, external experts (e.g., researchers), and trade/local news media.
- Work with PR agencies; manage related budgets.
- Manage a direct report supporting the HIV portfolio.
Education Requirements:
- Minimum BA required.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- 8+ years in communications/PR in pharma or related industry.
- Excellent written/oral communications across multiple channels.
- Strong project management; can juggle competing priorities.
- Collaborative, fast-paced, high-visibility success.
- Budget and agency management experience.
- Ability to develop strategic comms plans and execute tactically.
Preferred Experience:
- HIV experience; people management/leadership.
Required Skills:
Communications Strategy, Content Creation, Crisis Communication Management, Digital Communications, Executive Presence, Internal Communications, Media Campaigns, Media Relations, Omnichannel Management, PR, Social Media Strategies, Stakeholder Engagement.
Benefits (if applicable in role posting): medical/dental/vision, retirement/401(k), paid holidays/vacation, compassionate and sick days.
Application Instructions:
- Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub for current employees). Deadline is stated on the posting.