MSD Communication Manager 

South Korea, Seoul 

218688160

Vaccine Communications:

• Establish strategic & operational communication plans aligned to our Vaccine Business unit.
• Create engaging and impactful public relations activities to extend access to our vaccines.
• Develop narratives and media outreach on our leadership in Vaccines: HPV, Pneumococcal, Pediatrics etc.
• Support progress in key NIPs and key pipeline launches.
• Amplify key regulatory and data milestones and raise disease awareness in local media.
• Conduct liaison with marketing teams to align communication strategy and brand campaigns with business needs.
• Work directly with public relations agencies and consult their activities with strategic direction (incl. company compliance)
• Protect our vaccines products’ value against negative issues and potential crisis.
• Manage strategic and trustworthy media relations with ethics and integrity. Corp. communications:
• Lead the ideation and planning of our corporate reputation communications strategy and execution across multiple platforms including press releases, position papers, interviews, social media etc.
• Execute media activities for corporate reputation aligned to our Global/Regional strategy.
• Update and coordinate content at our company's narrative and press kit as well as drafting messages, re-active statements, and Q & A’s when necessary.
• Work directly with public relations agencies and oversees the implementation of media communication and content for news release or public disease awareness with regards to corporate related topics.
• Protect company reputation against negative issues and potential reputational crisis.

Current Contingent Workers apply

Language(s) Job Description:

• Required Experience and Skills:
• Demonstrated excellence (minimum of 10 to 13 years of experience) in Communications : proven track record of developing and implementing successful communication strategies, managing public relations and/or public affairs projects, and effectively communicating key messages to various stakeholders.
• Excellent written & verbal communication and interpersonal skills : ability to develop clear and compelling communication materials such as press releases, statement, media interviews and social media content.
• Expertise in media relations: experience in building and maintaining relationships with journalists, pitching stories, managing media inquiries, coordinating media interviews, and plan and/or execute media responses and events. with a strong understanding of the media landscape in Korea.
• Ability to build and manage relationships with external stakeholders : experience in engaging with key stakeholders such media, government agencies, and healthcare professionals etc.), building trust, and maintaining positive relationships.
• Strong issue management skills : experience and skills in issue/crisis communication management.
• Demonstrated excellence in public relations and/or public affairs projects.
• Preferred Experience and Skills:
• Expertise in health communication with an understanding of the pharmaceuticals and healthcare industry.
• Demonstrated excellence in vaccine related communication/ disease awareness campaigns with a broad understanding and knowledge of vaccines products / infectious diseases.
• Familiarity with the local healthcare landscape and government policies in Korea.
• Social Awareness and Sensitivity: understanding and sensitivity to social issues.
• Proven track record of effectively prioritizing and directing activities, achieving results through others, and mobilizing self and others into action with a sense of urgency when needed.
• Leadership Behaviors: Collaboration and Teamwork / Strategic thinking / Action Planner / Adaptability and Flexibility / Integrity and Ethics

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