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About the Role

As a Manager of Governmental Relations Policy, you will take strategic responsibility for health policy issues in defined therapeutic areas and represent the company's interests to political decision-makers and relevant stakeholders. You will develop evidence-based health policy strategies throughout the entire product lifecycle, analyze legislative developments, and derive recommendations for action. This role offers a broad, strategically oriented range of tasks in a dynamic health policy environment and is initially limited in duration.

Responsibilities

Strategic responsibility for health policy issues in one or more therapeutic areas, including development and implementation of political strategies
Representation of the company towards political decision-makers, associations, and self-governing bodies
Content leadership for defined therapeutic areas and central interface function within cross-functional teams (Medical, Market Access, Commercial, Communications)
Stakeholder management: Building and maintaining robust relationships with politics, administration, associations, and other relevant actors
Steering of cross-divisional initiatives and alignment with national, European, and global teams
Analysis and monitoring of legislative processes, and derivation of impacts and strategic recommendations for action
Preparation of positions, statements, and briefings for internal and external target groups (German/English)
Planning and implementation of political communication measures, and development of event formats and dialogue platforms
Representation of our company in associations and industry-wide initiatives
Budget and resource responsibility for political activities within the area of responsibility

Requirements

Successfully completed university degree (e.g., Political Science, Economics, Law, Public Health, Health Economics, or equivalent)
Several years of experience in Public Affairs, Governmental Relations, or Health Policy
Sound knowledge of the German healthcare system, relevant legislative processes, and political decision-making structures
Robust network in the political and health policy environment is an advantage
Strong analytical and strategic skills, as well as experience in developing political positions
Very good communication skills in German and English (written and spoken)
High degree of independence, teamwork, and confident demeanor at all hierarchical levels

Skills

Adaptability
Analytical Problem Solving
Communication Coordination
Cost Forecasting
EHS Program Management
Environmental Policy
Environmental Research
Laboratory Compliance
Media Communications
Policy Implementation
Project Management
Public Relations (PR) Management
Public Speaking
Regulatory Compliance
Teamwork

Location

Rahway, NJ, USA

Work Type

Hybrid
Project Temps (Fixed Term)

Education Level

University degree

About the Company

Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA

Equal Opportunity

People with severe disabilities and those with equivalent status are given preferential consideration in the event of equal suitability.