Associate Director, Corporate Responsibility
$129k - $203.1kFull-time
Merck & Co.
Job Description Position Summary The Associate Director, Community Impact, supports execution of the community engagement strategy across priority U.S. communities in partnership with the Head of Global Community Impact and Engagement. This role is responsible for driving implementation, operational coordination, and follow-through through key initiatives, projects, and priorities related to the Community Impact Liaison (CIL) program model. This role sits within Global Impact Investing and Giving (GIIG) pillar in the Social Impact and Sustainability team and serves as a central point of coordination to help ensure community-centered social investments and engagements are executed effectively and in alignment with strategic priorities. The Associate Director will work across internal stakeholders and with at least seven Community Impact Liaisons to support operational excellence, strengthen cross-functional alignment, reduce duplication of efforts, and ensure activities are compliant. This role does not have direct reports and leads through influence, coordination, and program management. This role is non-commercial and fully separate from promotional, brand, and medical activities. Primary Responsibilities
Charitable Organizations, Communication Strategy Development, Community Impact, Environmental Social And Governance (ESG), Fundraising Management, Media Communications, Philanthropy, Policy Development, Program Implementation, Public Health, Research Development, Special Event Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Vendor Management Preferred Skills:
Community Engagement Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE 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 if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.--As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.- For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights EEOC GINA Supplement• We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively. Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts The salary range for this role is
$129,000.00 - $203,100.00 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 within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits.- Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at . You can apply for this role through (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting. 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:
Remote Shift:
1st - Day Valid Driving License:
No Hazardous Material(s):
N/A Job Posting End Date:
09/15/2026
*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE -the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date. Requisition ID: R416335
- Lead execution and implementation of key initiatives, projects, and directives identified by the Head of Global Community Impact and Engagement
- Serve as the primary program coordination led to drive follow-through, track progress, and support timely execution across the CIL model
- Coordinate day-to-day program operations, including planning, milestone tracking, issue identification, escalation, and follow-up on key deliverables
- Support ongoing learning related to emerging trends, evolving community needs, and local insights across priority U.S. communities
- Partner with the Community Impact Liaisons and other internal stakeholders to ensure work remains relevant, coordinated, compliant, non-duplicative, and aligned with broader company access to health goals
- Support compliant coordination across internal stakeholders, including Patient Insights & Engagement, Policy, Legal, Compliance, Communications, Finance, and other relevant departments
- Lead the establishment and operational management of a grant review committee to support structured and consistent review of grant applications
- Recommend and implement an appropriate, efficient cadence and process for grant application review in alignment with governance requirements
- Serve as a member of the grant review committee and coordinate review materials, meeting logistics, decision tracking, and follow-up actions
- Support grantmaking processes, including application intake, proposal review coordination, internal approvals, contracting, and reporting
- Track program milestones, outputs, implementation risks, budget-related status, and key decisions to support effective execution and leadership visibility
- Develop clear updates, materials, and recommendations based on program activity, community insights, and portfolio progress
- Support monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities to strengthen program effectiveness and continuous improvement
- Partner with our Communications department and other relevant stakeholders to identify and support compliant opportunities to elevate and share highlights of the CIL model and program impact
- Bachelor's degree in public health, Health Policy, Business, Life Sciences, Social Sciences, Public Administration, or related field
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in program operations, program management, public health, community health, social impact, philanthropy, health systems strengthening, community engagement, or a related field
- Strong experience in operations management, implementation planning, and coordination of complex initiatives involving multiple stakeholders
- Experience leading work through influence in a matrixed environment without direct reporting authority
- Experience managing projects with multiple workstreams, timelines, dependencies, and stakeholders
- Experience supporting grantmaking or community-based program processes, including coordination of application review, approvals, contracting, and reporting
- Experience working across internal cross-functional stakeholders to align priorities, support compliance, and reduce duplication of effort
- Strong program and project management skills, with demonstrated ability to drive execution and maintain accountability for follow-through
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to build trust, drive alignment, and support execution through collaboration and influence
- Advanced degree in Public Health, Health Policy, Business Administration, Public Administration, Social Work, or related field
- Experience working in communities of high need, including access to health, HIV, oncology, cardiovascular disease, or related community health areas
- Experience in corporate social impact, ESG, or corporate philanthropy
- Experience supporting monitoring, evaluation, and learning for community-based programs
- Experience supporting compliant communications or stakeholder engagement related to social impact programs
- Reports to: -Head of Global Community Impact and Engagement
- Direct Reports: -None
- Location: -U.S.-based
- Travel: -Based on business needs and community engagement priorities; may be up to 5-10% of time
Charitable Organizations, Communication Strategy Development, Community Impact, Environmental Social And Governance (ESG), Fundraising Management, Media Communications, Philanthropy, Policy Development, Program Implementation, Public Health, Research Development, Special Event Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Vendor Management Preferred Skills:
Community Engagement Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE 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 if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.--As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.- For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights EEOC GINA Supplement• We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively. Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts The salary range for this role is
$129,000.00 - $203,100.00 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 within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits.- Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at . You can apply for this role through (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting. 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:
Remote Shift:
1st - Day Valid Driving License:
No Hazardous Material(s):
N/A Job Posting End Date:
09/15/2026
*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE -the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date. Requisition ID: R416335
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