Director, Site Communications – U.S., Human Health Manufacturing
Merck · West Point, PA +4 more
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Role summary
Merck seeks a Director of Site Communications to lead strategic communications across U.S. Human Health manufacturing facilities in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Virginia, and Delaware. The role involves managing a team of communicators, developing integrated communications strategies, and serving as a strategic advisor to site leadership on employee engagement, change management, and stakeholder relations.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Business, or related field
- Minimum 8 years of communications experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, medtech, biotech, or regulated industries
- Experience leading communications teams and managing cross-functional stakeholder relationships
- Proficiency in crisis communications, change management, and issues management
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance and ability to work with legal and quality functions
- Experience developing integrated communications strategies aligned with business objectives
What you'll be doing
- Lead team of four site communicators supporting Human Health manufacturing locations across four states
- Develop and execute integrated communications strategies reflecting site business priorities, safety, quality, and transformation initiatives
- Manage high-visibility and sensitive communications including workforce restructurings, safety incidents, and regulatory matters
- Coordinate external communications and stakeholder engagement including media relations, community relations, and major announcements
- Establish crisis communications plans, oversee issues management, and support regulatory and compliance communications
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