Dir., Global Communications
MSD · Rahway, New Jersey, US
Job Description Overview: The Director, Global Media Relations, is a highly proactive communications leader responsible for shaping and executing a global me...
Job description
Job Description Overview: The Director, Global Media Relations, is a highly proactive communications leader responsible for shaping and executing a global media strategy that elevates Our Company's scientific leadership and development, pipeline progress, product milestones, thought leadership, policy positions, and corporate reputation. The director will build and maintain strong working relationships with journalists and editors across pharma, science, mainstream, business, and consumer outlets within the U.S. and across key global markets. This leader is expected to anticipate news cycles, identify opportunities, and position Our Company in media through a combination of storytelling, rapid response, and sustained relationship building. To support media relations efforts, this individual will manage, develop and maintain positive relationships within the Corporate Affairs team, closely partnering with Research Laboratories, Human Health, Animal Health, Manufacturing, Policy, and Investor Relations. This leader is responsible for creating and maintaining strategic media response plans and creating materials to quickly spearhead publicity efforts, while engaging and collaborating...