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Job DescriptionOur Policy & Communications team collaborate with governments and policy organizations at local and national levels. We address legislative and regulatory issues that promote and protect the discovery of innovative medicine, vaccines and animal health products while improving and protecting patient access to care. We take great care to monitor and manage the reputation of our company communicating the work we do to improve lives.Position Description:The Senior Specialist, Internal Communications is responsible for supporting internal communications across the company, including communications that leverage voices of Executive Team members. The individual will support the wider Global Employee and Leadership Communications team to develop and execute strategic plans that inspire employees to achieve the company's purpose and enhance the reputation of the Company. This includes helping deliver and execute internal communications projects and communications deliverables.This individual, as part of the Global Employee and Leadership Communications team, will execute significant internal initiatives to optimize the employee experience. Support will include drafting communications documents crucial to achieving the overarching internal communications strategy, including briefings, internal holding statements, emails, posts and newsletters, in addition to providing thoughtful research that informs the team’s larger strategy and programming development.In addition, this individual will help the team support Executive Team members’ internal and external engagements by conducting research and drafting documents for public speaking engagements, public appearances, speeches and employee engagements, in coordination with the broader Corporate Affairs team.This individual is highly collaborative and works with various communications teams to ensure consistent communications messaging and materials across all business sectors.Scope of work and core responsibilities includes:Draft internal communications materials, including emails, posts and newsletters
Support development and execution of creative and innovative programing to foster two-way communication between the company, our Executive Team members and our employees
Draft detailed briefing documents on business leaders, government officials, world leaders, academics and other members of civil society whom an Executive Team member may be meeting with
Support the implementation of change management strategies
Provide crisis and issues management support as needed
Contribute creative, strategic and well-thought-out ideas to internal employee engagements that are engaging and inspirational
Stay informed of industry trends and actively provide market intelligence to the team
Work collaboratively with the Global Employee and Leadership Communications team and across Corporate Affairs to deliver holistic internal communications programs
Position Qualifications :Education Minimum Requirement:Bachelor’s Degree with 4 or more years of communications experience OR a minimum of a high school diploma with at least 8 years of equivalent experience which could include: communications, media, and/or military. Required Experience and Skills:Minimum 1-3 years experience in communications
Knowledge and understanding of communications practices, tools and techniques
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively
Strong writing, editing and communications skills
Creative thinker and passionate about building culture
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Organized with attention to detail
Strong project management skills
Exceptional business acumen with agility in a fast-paced environment
Proactive with ability to “see” around corners and anticipate needs of our executives
Positive attitude and ability to thrive in fast-paced environment
Preferred Experience and Skills:Experience in employee and internal communications, public relations, external engagement and corporate reputation a plus
Experience in healthcare industry, including large Fortune 500 companies, preferred
Experience at a PR agency or equivalent welcome
Our Support Functions deliver services and make recommendations about ways to enhance our workplace and the culture of our organization. Our Support Functions include HR, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Procurement, Administration, Facilities and Security.Who we are …We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.What we look for …Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us—and start making your impact today.NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTSIn accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.Residents of ColoradoClick here (https://survey.sogosurvey.com/Survey1.aspx?k=SsQYWYYQsQRsPsPsP&lang=0) to request this role’s pay range.New hires in office-based roles in the US & Puerto Rico will be required, subject to applicable law, to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or qualify for a medical or religious exemption to this vaccination requirement that can be accommodated without an undue burden to the operation. However, subject to applicable law, employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as employees in health services, customer facing commercial, or research based roles, will be required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment.Current Employees apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/inst/1422$1533/rel-task/3001$14.htmld)Current Contingent Workers apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$4020.htmld)US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here (https://survey.sogosurvey.com/r/aCdfqL) if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.For more information about personal rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, visit:EEOC Poster (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf)EEOC GINA SupplementOFCCP EEO Supplement (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCPEEOSupplementFinalJRFQA508c.pdf)Pay Transparency NondiscriminationWe are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.Residents of Colorado:Click here (https://survey.sogosurvey.com/Survey1.aspx?k=SsQYWYYQsQRsPsPsP&lang=0) to request this role’s pay range.Search Firm Representatives Please Read CarefullyMerck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.Employee Status:RegularRelocation:No relocationVISA Sponsorship:Travel Requirements:Flexible Work Arrangements:HybridShift:Valid Driving License:Hazardous Material(s):Number of Openings:2Requisition ID: R191043
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