• The Associate Director, HH Strategic Initiatives Communications, will support the execution of communications for major Human Health strategic initiatives
• Reporting to the Director, Global Communications, this role will manage day-to-day communications activities, develop content and ensure timely, coordinated delivery of initiative- and transformation-related materials
• The Associate Director will translate program milestones into clear, engaging communications, support cross-functional coordination and contribute to communications plans and tools that strengthen understanding and adoption across the organization
• Execution of Strategic Initiative Communications
• Develop initiative-related communications, including messaging, presentations, internal updates and project documentation
• Translate goals, progress updates and implications into clear, concise content for employees and stakeholders
• Support the development of messaging frameworks and communication deliverables that reinforce initiative and transformation clarity and alignment
• Work closely with PMO teams, business leads, HR, Corporate Affairs and other enterprise partners to support coordinated rollout of communication activities
• Track timelines, deliverables and dependencies to support timely and consistent execution
• Coordinate feedback and reviews across stakeholder groups to ensure accuracy and alignment
• Change Communications Support
• Apply foundational change communications principles to help drive employee understanding and adoption of initiative outcomes
• Identify gaps in clarity or engagement and surface recommended messaging adjustments
• Team Collaboration
• Partner closely across the Pan HH and Executive Communication teams to ensure communications reflect leadership direction and initiative priorities
• Contribute to a collaborative, accountable team culture aligned with Human Health communications expectations

This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely

• Required Experience and Skills
• 5–7 years of experience in corporate, internal or change communications
• Strong writing, editing and narrative development skills, with the ability to simplify complex information
• Experience supporting initiatives, organizational change or multi-stakeholder program environments
• Ability to manage multiple deliverables, maintain strong attention to detail and operate effectively in dynamic environments

Strong interpersonal skills and comfort working across functions and levels

Business Administration, Business Administration, Business Management, Change Communications, Change Management, Cloud Migration Planning, Communication, Communication Management, Communications Planning, Communication Strategy Development, Communications Writing, Corporate Public Relations, Digital Marketing Communications, Employee Engagement, Event Management, Executive Communications, Internal Communications, Leadership, Multimedia Marketing Communications, Organizational Communications, Policy Knowledge, Public Relations (PR), Research Development, Social Media Strategies, Stakeholder Communications {+ 5 more}

$126,500.00 - $199,100.00 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 https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits

No relocation