Executive Director, Vaccines & Infectious Disease Policy
Merck · Washington DC (pennsylvania Ave), DC +2 more
Corporate & BusinessFull-time$256k–$403kCompany career page
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Role summary
Merck seeks an Executive Director to lead global public policy strategy and advocacy for vaccines and infectious disease programs. This senior role shapes corporate policy direction, oversees cross-functional teams, and represents the company to government and multilateral stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions.
What they're looking for
- Advanced degree in Public Policy, Public Health, Public Administration, Political Science, International Relations, or related field
- Minimum 15 years progressive public policy experience with significant vaccine and infectious disease policy background
- Expert knowledge of government and non-governmental organizations active in vaccine and infectious disease policy
- Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams across policy areas and geographies in complex global environments
- Strong knowledge of healthcare public policy processes and stakeholder roles in vaccine and infectious disease policy
- Demonstrated strategic thought leadership and ability to counsel senior executives on policy and geopolitical issues
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with public speaking and executive briefing experience
What you'll be doing
- Develop and execute global vaccine and infectious disease policy strategy aligned with franchise and enterprise objectives
- Lead cross-franchise policy team, fostering organizational effectiveness and high-performance culture across regions
- Provide strategic guidance to regional and country policy teams on vaccine and infectious disease policy advancement
- Manage internal and external policy engagement with governments, trade associations, multilateral organizations, and civil society
- Serve as trusted strategic advisor to senior leadership on evolving policy, geopolitical, public health, and access developments
Key requirements
- Therapeutic area
- Infectious Disease
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