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Director, Global Oncology Communications

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Merck logoMerck · - New Jersey
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Requirements

  • 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:
  • Preferred Skills:
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  • 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

Benefits

Health insuranceVision insurance

Additional Information

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.


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