Director, Policy/Government Relations
Merck
Summary
The Director is responsible for supporting global public policy efforts related to our Company's therapeutic area franchises addressing non-communicable diseases, with primary responsibility of leading development and implementation of public policy strategies in support of our Company's cardiovascular and metabolic (MASH and obesity) pipelines.
Job description
In conjunction with the global franchise teams, cross-functional global teams, regional and country policy teams, the senior policy team, and the broader Strategic Access, Policy, and Communications team, the Director will help to develop and execute our Company's global plan in support of the cardiometabolic disease pipeline, including identifying, analyzing, and responding to public policy issues, developing and implementing our Company's therapeutic area policy strategy and proactive policy solutions, and advocating in support of our Company's strategic business priorities.
Requirements
- BS/BA required
- Master's or graduate degree in a field related to health care policy strongly preferred
- Minimum 10 years of experience addressing public policy issues
- Strong knowledge of issues related to non-communicable diseases or cardiovascular and metabolic (MASH and obesity) diseases
- At least 5 years within the global policy space preferred
- Experience with and expert knowledge of government and non-governmental organizations active on global public policy issues required
- Strong knowledge of global healthcare public policy processes including understanding the roles and influence of various stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to identify strategic priorities, work within a matrix organization to achieve policy goals
- Experience managing consultants and budgets
- Ability to work collaboratively and inclusively essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills required
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Retirement benefits
- 401(k)
- Paid holidays
- Vacation
- Compassionate and sick days
Company overview
Merck & Co., Inc., known as Merck in the United States and Canada and MSD (Merck Sharp & Dohme) internationally, is a premier American multinational pharmaceutical company headquartered in Rahway, New Jersey. Founded in 1891 as the U.S. subsidiary of the German Merck Group, the company became independent following World War I and has since grown into one of the world's largest biomedical companies, ranking fourth globally by revenue. Merck operates across three core business segments: pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and animal health products. The company is renowned for its groundbreaking research and development, having brought numerous life-saving medicines to market including Keytruda (pembrolizumab), a leading immunotherapy for cancer treatment that generated $29.5 billion in 2024 revenue, and Gardasil, a revolutionary HPV vaccine. With approximately 75,000 employees worldwide, Merck maintains a robust pipeline of innovative therapies focused on oncology, vaccines, hospital acute care, cardiology, neuroscience, virology, immunology, and diabetes. The company invests heavily in R&D, spending $17.9 billion in 2024 alone, demonstrating its commitment to advancing scientific discovery. Merck's legacy spans over 130 years of bringing hope to humanity through important medicines and vaccines, operating with a purpose to use leading-edge science to save and improve lives globally while fostering an inclusive workforce and responsible business practices.