Director of the Communications Talent Center of ...

Job DescriptionDirector of the Communications Talent Center of ExcellenceOverview:The Director of the Communications Talent Center of Excellence (CCoE) is responsible for building processes, trainings, and shared services to support the implementation of our Company and our company''s corporate affairs strategy. This role is responsible for building a knowledge center within Corporate Affairs that develops and implements internal processes to achieve excellence.The CCoE is a new function to support the growing Corporate Affairs organization. The CCoE will have a dual focus on delivering shared services (templates, processes, reporting) and providing best practice support and direction through standardized approaches, tools, and trainings. This leader will work closely with the Corporate Affairs Chief of Staff to develop the CCoE''s core services and resources.The Director of the Communications Talent Center of Excellence will be responsible for enabling a culture of high-performance, continuous improvement, and a commitment to quality and ongoing invocation.The leader will be responsible for developing and executing the CCoE''s core functions. This will include developing a long-term plan for the CCoE that is based on the Corporate Affairs team''s goals and strategy.This leader is highly collaborative, self-motivated, detail oriented and can manage multiple tasks and projects at a time. The leader should have a strong subject matter expertise relevant to Corporate Affairs.This role is based in Rahway, NJ.Scope of work and core responsibilities include:* Program management: Lead the CCoE in partnership with the Corporate Affairs leadership team, including the development of CCoE strategy, objectives, and implementation plans.* Training: Create training curriculum for Corporate Affairs team members and develop a training implementation plan which includes online, in-person, and certification programs.* Shared services: Develop shared processes to standardize Corporate Affairs team members'' approaches to key activities like media monitoring, measurement, and presentations to leaderships (e.g., templates).* Best practices: Provide support and direction using professional experience and through best practices from third-party resources.* Knowledge management: Develop and maintain a knowledge library, create reusable content as a shared resource, and encourage knowledge-sharing among team members.* Support for key initiatives: Plan and execute against organizational priorities as directed by the Corporate Affairs Chief of Staff. This may include serving as a ''player-coach'' on key initiatives where this leader will support the execution of a Corporate Affairs activity.Required experience and skills:* 6+ years of experience in communications and media relations* 2+ years of experience with training or leadership development* Project management skills with proven success managing major projects over long-time horizonsPreferred experience and skill:* Experience working within a global company* Understanding of communications and industry best practices* Demonstrated ability to implement changes for continuous improvement* Superb writing, editing, and presentation skills* Exceptional attention to detail and flawless instinct* Excellent people management skills* Positive attitude, excellent interpersonal skills and the proven ability to network within a highly-matrixed organization and maintain collaborative relationships* Service delivery or customer service experience* Ability to handle multiple competing priorities and workstreams in a fast-paced environmentOur Support Functions deliver services and make recommendations about ways to enhance our workplace and the culture of our organization. Our Support Functions include HR, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Procurement, Administration, Facilities and Security.Who we are ...We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world''s most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.What we look for ...Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us-and start making your impact today.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 ms202New hires in office-based roles in the US & Puerto Rico will be required, subject to applicable law, to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or qualify for a medical or religious exemption to this vaccination requirement that can be accommodated without an undue burden to the operation. However, subject to applicable law, employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as employees in health services, customer facing commercial, or research based roles, will be required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment.Current Employees apply HERECurrent Contingent Workers apply HEREUS and Puerto Rico Residents Only:Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.For more information about personal rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, visit:EEOC PosterEEOC GINA SupplementOFCCP EEO SupplementPay Transparency NondiscriminationWe 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. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.Residents of Colorado:Click here to request this role''s pay range.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. 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:RegularRelocation:No relocationVISA Sponsorship:Travel Requirements:Flexible Work Arrangements:Shift:Valid Driving License:Hazardous Material(s):Number of Openings:1

Created: 2025-11-15