Associate Director, Global Oncology Communications

The role of Associate Director, Global Oncology Communications, is a unique opportunity to join our company, a recognized leader in oncology, as a key member of the Global Oncology Communications team. The role will support the creation and implementation of external communications strategies, plans and tactics related to our company’s broad oncology portfolio and pipeline assets. The candidate selected for this role will work under the guidance of the Director, Global Oncology Communications in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment. 

The position will be based in Rahway, NJ (USA) or Upper Gwynedd, PA (USA), with a Hybrid setup (combination of 3 days in-office & 2 days off-site/remote).

• →Develop and implement integrated communications activities in support of our company’s oncology in-line products and Phase 3 pipeline assets, heavy emphasis on data milestone communications (data releases, medical meeting communications) and regulatory milestones and approvals.
• →Drive integrated editorial strategy to raise external awareness of late-stage oncology pipeline assets – through conducting meaningful, targeted communication outreach including social and digital channels that enhance the reputation of our Company. Include appropriate metrics and leverage with key audiences.
• →Identify, develop and support unique storylines, media and thought-leadership opportunities to showcase our late-stage oncology pipeline assets that complement oncology narrative with key external stakeholders.
• →Prepare and brief oncology leaders on message delivery, media engagement and external speaking opportunities.
• →Develop and communicate strategies, programs and materials for use by our company’s regions and subsidiaries worldwide; help advise regions and subsidiaries for franchise and product communications issues.
• →Serve as a liaison to third party groups (including advocacy organizations) and external experts (including researchers) and to trade and local news media.
• →Manage high volume of materials (press releases, social media content, core response documents, etc.) through medical and legal review process, developing strong and collaborative relationships with review boards.
• →Work directly with public relations agencies and help manage related budgets.

• Experience in supporting R&D or oncology communications
• Experience working with C-suite and senior level executives
• Budget and agency management experience

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The salary range for this role is

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits.  Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.