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Overview:

The Director, Executive and Corporate Communications, is responsible for the development and execution of communication strategies and tactics for the Chief Communications and Public Affairs Officer.

Responsibilities include development and execution of a thought leadership platform, including external and employee engagement. Support for the Executive should be designed in a way that is strategic, proactive, inspirational and supports business goals. As such, this Director must be an exceptional collaborator as they will partner closely with the Executive’s chief of staff, as well as key stakeholders within the Corporate Affairs leadership team, Corporate Communications team and other key stakeholders across the company.

The Director will be a trusted advisor and lead preparations and day-of support for speaking engagements, public appearances, speeches and employee engagements. This position requires a dynamic and creative leader with exceptional writing skills, strategic thinking and a deep understanding of leadership communications in a fast-paced, evolving business environment.

This individual will report to the Executive Director of Strategy & Operations, Corporate Affairs, with a dotted line to the Global Employee and Executive Communications team.

Location/commute

• This role is based at our headquarters site in Rahway (NJ, USA).

• We offer a hybrid setup (combination of an in-office (3 days) & remote/offsite (2 days)).

• This position cannot be 100% remote and must be able to travel domestically and internationally as needed (approx. 10% to 25% of their time).

Scope of work and core responsibilities:

• Develop and implement executive communication strategies that strengthen our company's reputation and brand with employees and key stakeholders, and that align with the overall business strategy

• Ensure consistent and timely information to employees through clear and inspirational content across various channels, including town halls

• Provide counsel and support for the Executive’s internal and external engagements, ensuring use of consistent messaging that aligns with the global communications strategy

• Provide strategic counsel in times of crisis or high visibility, ensuring timely and effective communication that aligns with organizational values

• Support the implementation of change management strategies

• Plan and manage coordination of team events, including town halls, culture events, team offsites and other activities that promote a positive work culture, in partnership with the Executive’s chief of staff

• Plan, manage coordination of and accompany Executive to external and internal speaking engagements; includes development of briefing materials, presentations, talking points, Q&A, etc.

• Manage approvals of communications requests for the Executive

• Monitor and report on the employee experience and engagement

• Set measurable goals for communications plans and ensure progress is tracked and reported, and value is evidenced

• Ensure clear and consistent communication updates across all projects

Required qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years’ experience with a focus in employee engagement, corporate and executive communications (including speech writing)

• BA degree

• Proven experience confidently interacting with and counseling corporate executives and key internal partners with best in-class communication practices, ensuring messaging is consistent across the organization

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, including successfully managing major projects and enterprise-wide initiatives

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a matrixed organization

• Strong writing, editing and communications skills across multiple media, including speeches, email, video scripts, editorial and social content

• Creative thinker with a passion for building culture

• Organized with high attention to detail

• Strong project management skills with proven success managing multiple, high-profile and significant projects

• Demonstrates ability to work collaboratively across teams, influence stakeholders and manage relationships effectively

• Exceptional business acumen with agility in a fast-paced environment

• Proactive with ability to “see around corners” and anticipate needs of our executives

• Positive attitude and ability to thrive in fast-paced environment

• Ability to bring outside-in thinking and share best practices with the team

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in public relations, external engagement and corporate reputation

• Experience in healthcare industry, including large Fortune 500 companies

• Experience at a PR agency or equivalent welcome

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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 click here (https://survey.sogosurvey.com/r/aCdfqL) if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

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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:

$169,700.00 - $267,200.00

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

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully

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:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

03/26/2025

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Requisition ID: R340424