Director, Global Oncology Communications

Responsibilities:
- Lead strategic execution of integrated communications programs supporting two oncology in-line products, partnering cross-functionally; focus on milestone communications (regulatory approvals, data releases, medical meeting communications).
- Anticipate and prepare communications materials for U.S. and global oncology product issues.
- Develop and execute communication strategies to advance company reputation as an oncology leader aligned to corporate narrative and oncology business priorities.
- Create communications strategies/programs/materials for regions and subsidiaries; advise on franchise and product communications issues.
- Serve as liaison to third parties (e.g., advocacy organizations, external experts/researchers) and trade/local news media.
- Work with public relations agencies and manage related budgets.
- Manage a direct report supporting the oncology portfolio.

Qualifications:
- Minimum 8 years’ experience in communications or public relations in pharma or related industry.
- Oncology product communications experience preferred.
- Excellent written and oral communications across channels (print, digital, presentations).
- Strong project management; ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Collaborative, fast-paced/high-visibility team orientation.
- Budget and agency management experience.
- Proven ability to create strategic communications plans and execute tactically.

Education:
- Bachelor’s degree required.

Required skills (high level): Communications strategy/planning, content creation, cross-functional collaboration, media relations, crisis management, people leadership, project management, public affairs/PR management, regulatory reviews.

Application instructions:
- Apply at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (current employees: Workday Jobs Hub). Application deadline is stated on the posting.