Communications Director (Media Relations)

at  Merck Group

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As a Communications Director in our corporate press office, you will act as a senior spokesperson for the organization, and help increase our visibility as a global leader in science and technology. You will develop and implement strategic media relations initiatives that align with our business objectives and group narrative, with a particular emphasis on financial communications and significant corporate developments. You will proactively manage and build out relationships with prominent German and international media, and with key non-journalistic influencers. Collaborating closely with internal and sector communications teams, Investor Relations, Public Relations and others, you will shape and help organize communications around key events and industry trends. You will be a trusted advisor to senior management and other communications colleagues on media-related inquiries, manage issues and crises, and prepare high-quality press materials.