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Director, Policy/Government Relations

$190.8k - $300.3k

Merck

Director-level policy role focused on advancing Merck's cardiovascular and metabolic disease pipelines through global public policy strategy development and implementation. The position collaborates across cross-functional teams to identify policy priorities, develop strategic solutions, and advocate for company interests.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute global policy strategy for cardiometabolic and metabolic-dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease pipelines
  • Identify, analyze, and respond to emerging public policy issues affecting company pipelines
  • Lead proactive policy solution development in support of strategic business priorities
  • Coordinate with global franchise teams, regional policy teams, and cross-functional stakeholders
  • Manage budget and consultant relationships to support policy objectives

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's or graduate degree in healthcare policy strongly preferred
  • Minimum 10 years of public policy experience with non-communicable disease expertise
  • At least 5 years of global policy space experience preferred
  • Expert knowledge of government and non-governmental organizations in global policy
  • Deep understanding of global healthcare policy processes and stakeholder roles
  • Demonstrated ability to work in matrix organizations and manage budgets and consultants
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills with collaborative leadership approach

Compensation: $190,800 - $300,300 base

Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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