Job Description

T he role of Senior Specialist, Global Communications, Manufacturing is a unique opportunity to join our company, as a key member of or Manufacturing Division. The role is dedicated to managing day-to-day communications related to our company’s global manufacturing operations.

This position reports to the Director, Global Communications, Manufacturing Division.

Roles & Responsibilities

Manufacturing Division Communications Support

• Create engagement with our Manufacturing Division divisional and enterprise strategies

• Support the execution of strategies that help the organization navigate change, growth, crisis and employee affairs

• Drive our Manufacturing Division content strategy by surfacing stories of innovation, safety and diversity that can be communicated internally and externally

• Support our Manufacturing Division event execution and content projects as needed

Operating Units and Functional Areas Communications Support

• Support operating units, including external manufacturing, and functional areas in the development and implementation of integrated communications strategies

• Global Biologics Operations (20%)

• Global Pharmaceutical Operations (20%)

• Global Vaccines Operations (20%)

• MPS (15%)

• Shared Services (15%)

• Digital Manufacturing Division (10%)

• Ensure alignment of communications strategies and activities between the division, operating units, functional areas and sites

• Collaborate with site communications leads to create visibility of communications efforts as appropriate

• Support the development and delivery of communications and content that inform, engage and inspire employees within operating units, functional areas and our Manufacturing Division organization

• Leverage thought leadership efforts to strengthen the company’s reputation, while elevating the profile of key manufacturing senior leaders

• Routinely measure and report out to stakeholders regarding the impact of internal communications.

• Educate on our Manufacturing Division communications guidance and policies

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience.

Commute/Location:

• This role is based at our Headquarters site in Rahway, NJ (USA), with a Hybrid setup (combination of an in-office & remote).

• This position cannot be 100% remote.

Required Experience and Skills:

• A minimum of 5-7 years of relevant experience in a communications or public relations role within the pharmaceutical or a related industry.

• Strong project management skills and the ability to juggle multiple tasks and competing priorities – ability manage multiple deadlines.

• Experience in preparing strategic communications plans and deliver at the tactical level.

• Excellent analytical, written, and oral communications skills across a variety of mediums/channels (e.g., print, digital, presentation)

• Collaborator with ability to work independently, detail-oriented, comfortable in a high-visibility role in a fast-paced matrixed environment.

Preferred Experience & Skills:

• Manufacturing experience a plus.

• Budget and agency management experience.

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

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U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

The Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education.

Expected US salary range:

$91,600.00 - $144,100.00

Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed here (https://www.benefitsatmerck.com/) .

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

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Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Remote

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Job Posting End Date:

10/30/2024

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Requisition ID: R317241