Director, Global Policy and Multilateral Engagement

Job DescriptionPosition Description:Director, Global Policy and Multilateral EngagementThe Director, Global Public Policy and Multilateral Engagement is responsible for maintaining strong relationships with multilateral and international organizations and industry partners to advance our Company’s policy and business objectives on key industrial policy issues under consideration by multilateral organizations (MLO).The Director leverages their networks to further goals aligned with our Company’s global public policy priorities. This individual has a robust global and political network and an understanding of pharmaceutical policy issues, including intellectual property rights, global trade, and innovation incentives. The Director demonstrates a proven ability to anticipate, understand, and react quickly to actions of international organizations that may impact company interests.The role will report to the Executive Director, Multilateral Engagement and Global Public Policy, and work across the Global Public Policy organization and country policy teams to mitigate multilateral policy risks and leverage opportunities for our Company’s business. The Director will serve as a subject matter expert on industrial policy issues, represent the company on these issues to international organizations and contribute to the development and execution of industry-wide agendas on these concerns.The Director will maintain working relationships with multilateral organizations such as the World Trade Organization (WTO), the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), as well as industry associations such as IFPMA, to advance our Company’s innovation, intellectual property, and trade objectives and develop cross-sector, cross-border coalitions as appropriate. The Director will monitor policy trends and shifts in multilateral sentiment on pharmaceutical industry concerns and proactively develop and execute cross-functional, global-regional-local plans to mitigate risks to our business.Additionally, the Director will communicate Company policy positions, build and maintain working level relationships with international organizations and industry associations, and prepare and staff the Executive Director, AVP, and VP in interactions with multilateral organizations on issues in their portfolio. This includes developing and executing advocacy strategies for policies under consideration at the WTO, WIPO, and WHO.The role is based in US (Washington, DC, Rahway, NJ, Philadelphia, PA, Upper Gwynedd, PA), Belgium (Brussels), or Switzerland (Zurich, Lucerne, Geneva) and may require travel to engage with international organization leaders and government officials at multilateral and global policy events.Scope of work and core responsibilities include:Develop and execute multilateral policy strategy in portfolio areas, including IP, trade, and innovation policy. Serve as subject matter expert to Director, Policy Advocacy for creation of tailored, compelling policy advocacy materials for multilateral audiences and execute tailored stakeholder advocacy plans on must-win/must-mitigate MLO issues.Generate and sustain relationships with technical experts in multilateral organizations such as the WTO, WIPO, and WHO, and other influential organizations to promote company business objectives in line with our Company’s global policy priorities.Represent our Company in engagements with multilateral organizations to deliver key messages and advocate for policies that align with company objectives.Differentiate our Company by securing thought leadership roles within multilateral organizations and industry associations to advance company objectives and develop cross-sector coalitions as appropriate.Proactively identify strategic engagement opportunities in policy portfolio areas aligned to business objectives and develop materials for briefing senior leadership for meetings with multilateral organizations and other officials.Provide regular communication and analysis to Executive Director, AVP, and cross-functional teams on key policies under consideration in multilateral forums to inform business strategies and policy priorities.Represent the company to industry association working groups on issues in portfolio, including the IFPMA Innovation, IP, and Trade Committee (IIPT).Serve on planning teams for company engagement at key multilateral events, including the World Health Assembly and UN General Assembly. Develop and contribute to briefing documents for senior leader engagements at these events.Contribute to quarterly and annual strategic planning and evaluation processes for the GPP organization.Manage consultants as required.Position Qualifications:Education Minimum Requirement:Bachelor’s degree required;Master’s or Doctoral degree in public policy, public health, public administration, economics, political science, or political economy strongly preferred.Required Experience and Skills:Accomplished public policy professional with at least 10 years’ experience in international government affairs with a preference for candidates with experience working with or in multilateral organizations.Demonstrated experience staffing senior government officials or business executives.Pharmaceutical sector, medical device, or related policy background preferred with specific emphasis on pricing and reimbursement, intellectual property, and trade policy.Deep understanding of multilateral organizations’ role in shaping global health and pharmaceutical industry policies.Superior interpersonal, leadership, diplomacy, and negotiation skills.Ability to manage time-sensitive, competing priorities with effective project management.Self-starter with innovative spirit. Ability to inspire and lead task teams and working groups without authority.Effective in collaborating with people at all levels of an organization and willing to contribute wherever needed, providing leadership to operational activities as well as to senior executives.Fluent in English, verbal and written. Excellent writing and communication skills with the proven ability to develop new, innovative ways to influence policy deliberations in a rapidly changing environment.High degree of ethics and ability to build effective internal and external working relationships.Ability to travel up to 10-20% per year.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.Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders).Current Employees apply

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if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.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.U.S. Hybrid Work ModelEffective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.The Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education.Expected US salary range: $181,600.00 - $285,800.00Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days.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.Employee Status:

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