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Merck

Makes medicines, vaccines and animal treatments

Director – Policy/Government Relations Health Policy

Corporate StrategyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeTokyo, JapanNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 10 years of work experience in healthcare, including experience demonstrating leadership in the healthcare sector.
  • Enthusiasm and a sense of mission for protecting the people of Japan from vaccine-preventable diseases.
  • Willingness to contribute to both public interest and public health, and business success.
  • Expert knowledge of Japan's healthcare system and healthcare policy.
  • A track record of collaboration across multiple departments and organizations.
  • Advanced written and verbal communication skills in Japanese and English.
  • Language and presentation skills sufficient to communicate bidirectionally with global and regional teams about Japan's policy environment and vaccine policy priorities.
  • A positive attitude toward taking on new work and strong curiosity.
  • Scientific knowledge providing a foundation for understanding vaccine-preventable diseases, patient characteristics, and the scientific properties of vaccines.

Responsibilities

  • Work with multiple internal departments to develop and execute strategy that accelerates necessary system design and policy implementation so innovative vaccines reach more people in Japan.
  • Take responsibility for the team's overall execution and lead activities to build trust and collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
  • Engage actively with internal stakeholders, including leaders from multiple departments and senior management, and provide leadership in developing and implementing strategies to advance the vaccine business across the company.
  • Lead vaccine-industry association activities to advocate policies that improve the public-health impact of immunization policy in Japan and bring about system reform.

Desired Qualifications

  • Completion of a medical qualification or an undergraduate or postgraduate program in public health, medicine, pharmacy, or another related field.
  • A track record of leading a team and developing personnel.
  • Work experience in Japanese government agencies.
  • A track record of engaging and collaborating with policy stakeholders in Japan's healthcare policy and disease prevention and health promotion policy, including central government, local government, politicians, academic experts, medical associations, and healthcare professionals; knowledge and experience of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's organizational culture and decision-making process are particularly desirable.
  • Work experience in an English-speaking environment or study-abroad experience.

About the Company

Merck

Makes medicines, vaccines and animal treatments

Merck develops prescription medicines, vaccines and veterinary treatments for patients, health systems and animal owners worldwide. Its vaccine portfolio includes Gardasil 9, which helps prevent cancers and other diseases caused by several types of human papillomavirus. The company takes potential treatments through laboratory research and clinical trials, then manufactures and sells approved products to drug distributors, hospitals, physicians and governments. Its animal health division sells medicines and vaccines to veterinarians, farmers and pet owners, while selected drug partnerships also earn shared profits or royalties. Founded in 1891, Merck is headquartered in Rahway, New Jersey.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Rahway, NJ
Founded
1891

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