Job Description
The role of Director, Global Communications, Oncology 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 is dedicated to managing day-to-day communications related to our company’s leading oncology therapy with a focus on lung, melanoma and head & neck cancers. The candidate selected for this role will work under the guidance of the Executive Director, Global Oncology Communications, in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
Responsibilities include but will not be limited to the following key activities:
Lead strategic execution of integrated communications programs to support two of our company’s oncology in-line products in partnership with cross-functional colleagues, including our Company's Research & Development Division, Human Health, Investor Relations, Global Media Relations, Policy, Market Access and more; heavy emphasis on milestone communications (regulatory approvals, data releases, medical meeting communications).
Anticipate and prepare communications materials for U.S. and global issues related to our oncology products.
Responsible for developing and executing communication strategies to advance our company’s reputation as a leader in oncology, aligned with the company’s corporate narrative, Global Oncology business strategy and key business priorities.
Develop and execute communications 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.
Work directly with public relations agencies and help manage related budgets.
Manage direct report supporting our company’s oncology portfolio.
Qualifications:
A minimum of eight (8) years’ experience in a communications or public relations role within the pharmaceutical or a related industry (hospital, public health, etc.)
Oncology product communications experience preferred but not required.
Excellent written and oral communications skills across a variety of mediums/channels (e.g., print, digital, presentation).
Strong project management skills and the ability to juggle multiple tasks and competing priorities.
Team player, collaborative spirit, ability to succeed in a fast-paced, high-visibility role.
Budget and agency management experience.
Proven ability to prepare strategic communications plans and deliver at the tactical level.
Education:
Bachelor's degree required
Required Skills:
Advertising Management, Advertising Management, Biopharmaceutical Industry, Business Strategies, Communication Management, Communications Planning, Communications Strategy, Communication Strategy Development, Content Creation, Crisis Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Digital Marketing Communications, Event Planning, Healthcare Policies, Media Relations, Oncology, Oral Communications, People Leadership, Policy Development, Project Management, Public Affairs, Public Relations (PR) Management, Public Relations Consulting, Public Speaking, Regulatory Reviews {+ 2 more}
Preferred Skills:
Current Employees apply
Current Contingent Workers apply
US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:
Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.
The salary range for this role is
$173,200.00 - $272,600.00
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 .
You can apply for this role through (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.
San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance
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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.
Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
10%
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid
Shift:
1st - Day
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
N/A
Job Posting End Date:
07/7/2026
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