Patient Engagement & Communication Lead
MSD TürkiyeTurkey6 hours ago
Full-timeRemote FriendlyMarketing, Product Management
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Job Description
We are looking for a strategic and purpose-driven leader to shape communication projects and champion patient engagement across our organization. In this role, you will represent the company internally & externally, partner with patient organizations and advocacy groups, and embed a strong patient-centric culture into everything we do. You will lead impactful communication and reputation-building initiatives, manage high-profile communication campaigns, and collaborate closely with internal teams and external stakeholders/associations to ensure our voice is trusted, compliant, and influential. If you are passionate about driving meaningful change at the intersection of healthcare, communications, and patient advocacy, this is an opportunity to make a real impact.
Job Description
Patient Engagement
Adaptability, Adaptability, Compliance Frameworks, Corporate Communications Strategy, Creativity, Data Analysis, Data Management, Developing Pricing Strategies, Digital Marketing Analytics, Healthcare Policies, Health Economics Research, Interpersonal Relationships, Market Access, Marketing Communications (MarCom), Market Research, Outcomes Research, Patient Advocacy, Patient Communications, Patient Engagement, Patient Interactions, Patients Rights, Pharmaceutical Management, Pharmaceutical Market, Social Media, Social Media Management {+ 2 more}
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
VISA Sponsorship
Travel Requirements
Flexible Work Arrangements
Hybrid
Shift
Valid Driving License
Hazardous Material(s)
Job Posting End Date
12/30/2025
We are looking for a strategic and purpose-driven leader to shape communication projects and champion patient engagement across our organization. In this role, you will represent the company internally & externally, partner with patient organizations and advocacy groups, and embed a strong patient-centric culture into everything we do. You will lead impactful communication and reputation-building initiatives, manage high-profile communication campaigns, and collaborate closely with internal teams and external stakeholders/associations to ensure our voice is trusted, compliant, and influential. If you are passionate about driving meaningful change at the intersection of healthcare, communications, and patient advocacy, this is an opportunity to make a real impact.
Job Description
Patient Engagement
- Lead and align strategic patient engagement across the organization, representing the company to patient organization and championing a patient-centric culture.
- Establish and safeguard the legal/compliance framework, and coordinate with patient oriented activities.
- Partner with business units to build capabilities and facilitate external input and collaboration with patient organizations and advocacy initiatives.
- Develop and execute comprehensive communications, media relations, branding, social media to support company & business objectives and enhance corporate reputation.
- Manage company priorities and run strategic campaigns, including policy-focused communications, to protect the company’s reputation and business interests.
- Collaborate with agencies and foster strategic relationships with patient advocacy groups and scientific associations and communities to align on needs and drive impactful initiatives.
- At least 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical sector.
- Demonstrated people leadership with strong operational and strategic capabilities.
- Deep knowledge of Türkiye’s corporate communications and patient engagement landscape.
Adaptability, Adaptability, Compliance Frameworks, Corporate Communications Strategy, Creativity, Data Analysis, Data Management, Developing Pricing Strategies, Digital Marketing Analytics, Healthcare Policies, Health Economics Research, Interpersonal Relationships, Market Access, Marketing Communications (MarCom), Market Research, Outcomes Research, Patient Advocacy, Patient Communications, Patient Engagement, Patient Interactions, Patients Rights, Pharmaceutical Management, Pharmaceutical Market, Social Media, Social Media Management {+ 2 more}
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
VISA Sponsorship
Travel Requirements
Flexible Work Arrangements
Hybrid
Shift
Valid Driving License
Hazardous Material(s)
Job Posting End Date
12/30/2025
- 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.
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