Asso. Director, Communications

Position Summary The role of the Internal Communication s Associate Director is to contribute to China’s growth and success by developing executive communications and leading employee communications through internal events and platforms that showcases the company’s strategy.

Responsibilities

• 1.
• Lead executive communications and prepare narrative support for executive’s media interview and speaking opportunities.
• Conduct executives and spokesperson media training.
• 2.
• Employee communications Lead internal events such as Townhall and Annual Meeting Manage internal communications platforms, including Sync, all-staff emails, WeCom, and the editorial board Communicate the company’s China strategy to employees through platforms such as newsletters and hub.
• 3.
• Talent development Grow talents and provide support for team members’ ongoing career development.
• Develop team and agency’s communications capabilities.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree (BA or BS), study of journalism, public affairs, public policy, marketing or communications
• In excess of 12 years’ experience in media and/or agency’s roles
• Proven ability to engage in media and drive strong media relationships and solid media results
• Possess the ability to plan, prioritize, and manage complex strategic initiatives and programs, while meeting expectations and deadlines within budgetary guidelines
• Possess strong time and project management and organizational skills, and the ability to remain flexible in a constantly changing environment
• Strong interpersonal skills in building and maintaining internal and external relationships
• Proficiency in English language for both oral and written
• Candidate Behavioral Competency Integrity and trust
• Priority setting Creative and action oriented
• Agility and interpersonal savvy
• Fast learning Time management

Additional location(s) Compensation Information

Required Skills: Adaptability, Business Communications, Communication Management, Communications Programs, Communication Strategy Development, Content Creation, Executive Communications, Social Media Communications, Special Event Planning, Strategic Communication Planning, Strategic Program Management Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & 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

Regular Relocation: No relocation VISA Sponsorship: No Travel Requirements: No Travel Required Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable Shift: Not Indicated Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): n/a

Job Posting End Date

12/31/2026 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.