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Director, Site Communications – U.S., Human Health Manufacturing

Merck
September 29, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Elkton, VA)
Worldwide
Corporate Functions
Role: Lead strategic communications for U.S. Human Health manufacturing sites, supporting global, regional, and local stakeholder engagement. Responsibilities: manage a team of four site communicators, develop integrated communication strategies aligned with business priorities, handle high-visibility issues (e.g., safety incidents, regulatory matters), and coordinate external media and community relations. Partner with cross-functional teams (HR, EHS, Quality) to support change management, talent initiatives, and site milestones; ensure compliance with regulations, and measure communication effectiveness through KPIs. Requirements: Bachelor’s in Communications, PR, Journalism, or related field; 8+ years in pharma/healthcare/regulated industries, with experience in multi-site or global environments; proven crisis and issues management skills; strong stakeholder influence and strategic thinking. Preferred: experience supporting manufacturing, operations, or supply chain in pharma; familiarity with US and local regulations; ability to lead virtual, cross-cultural teams. High-Value: focus on pharmaceutical manufacturing, regulatory compliance, issues/crisis communication, change management, engagement strategies, and global coordination. WorkSetup: hybrid in the U.S., with travel (~25%) across manufacturing sites and to global meetings.