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Director, Oncology Global Communications - Hematology
Job in
Rahway, Union County, New Jersey, 07065, USA
Listed on 2026-10-11
Listing for:
Merck
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-11
Job specializations:
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Marketing / Advertising / PR
Marketing Communications, PR / Communications, Digital Marketing, Brand Ambassadors & Brand Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
* The role of Director, Oncology Global Communications - Hematology is a unique opportunity to join our company, a recognized leader in oncology, as a key member of the Oncology Global Communications team. The role is dedicated to managing day-to-day communications related to our company's hematology portfolio. 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:*
* + Develop and implement integrated communications programs and strategies for our company's hematology portfolio and near-term product launches, including five pipeline assets.
+ Provide strategic external communications support across the hematology portfolio, including press releases, media materials, executive thought leadership, medical meeting communications, and social and digital content; heavy emphasis on data communications (scientific and data milestones, regulatory decisions and approval and launch communications).
+ Lead strategic planning and execution of communications in partnership with cross-functional colleagues, including our Research & Development Division () , Investor Relations, Commercial, Policy and Market Access.
+ Responsible for developing and executing communication strategies to establish our company's reputation in hematology, aligned with the company's corporate narrative, Global Oncology business strategy and key business priorities.
+ Anticipate issues and prepare crisis and issues management communications for the hematology portfolio in partnership with cross-functional colleagues.
+ 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) to advance disease education and patient-centered communications programs.
+ Work directly with public relations agencies and help manage related budgets.
+ Manage direct report supporting our company's hematology portfolio.
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* Qualifications:
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* + Bachelor's degree required
+ 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.)
+ Hematology/oncology product communications experience strongly preferred but not required.
+ Excellent written and oral communications skills across a variety of mediums/channels (e.g., print, digital, presentation), with the demonstrated ability to develop clear, persuasive materials under time pressure.
+ Experience leading disease awareness, product communications, scientific communications, and/or approval and launch landmarks in a regulated environment.
+ Demonstrated ability to translate complex scientific information into clear, concise, and compelling communications and storytelling efforts across a variety of mediums (print, digital, social and visual) and audiences in both branded and unbranded communications.
+ Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with demonstrated ability to counsel and build trusted relationships with senior leaders and diverse cross-functional partners.
+ Experience in proactive issues identification, scenario planning and issues or crisis management.
+ 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.
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* Required Skills:
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* Brand Awareness, Content Creation, Crisis Communication Management, Digital Communications, Executive Presence, Internal Communications, Media Campaigns, Media Relations, Medical Communications, Public Affairs Strategies, Public Speaking, Social Media Strategies, Stakeholder Engagement
** Preferred
Skills:
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* Communications Strategy, External Communication
Current Employees apply HERE ($6687.htmld)
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE ($4020.htmld)
** 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.
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