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Director, Policy & Communications

Merck
October 2, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Washington, DC)
Worldwide
Corporate Functions
Role: Lead global engagement and policy strategy with public health organizations for vaccines and infectious diseases, supporting enterprise objectives across inline and pipeline products. Responsibilities include developing stakeholder engagement plans, influencing public policy, representing the company in multilateral fora, and providing insights to inform commercial and cross-functional strategies. Requirements: Bachelor's in Public Policy, Public Health, or related field; 10+ years of experience in global vaccine/infectious disease policy, with demonstrated external engagement and strategic leadership. HighValue: expertise with organizations such as Gavi, UNICEF, Gates Foundation, WHO; experience shaping policy and advocacy; fluency in English and French preferred; willingness to travel up to 30%, hybrid work setup. The role reports to the Executive Director, with locations in PA, DC, NJ, or Geneva, and involves 25% travel, with a focus on high-impact external stakeholder management and policy analysis in a complex, global regulatory environment.