Director, Policy – Government Relations

MSD

. Support global public policy efforts related to infectious disease therapeutic area franchises, primarily leading policy strategy for the HIV treatment pipeline .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $190,800 - $300,300 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in global public policy related to HIV treatment, including strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and advocacy. Proven ability to navigate complex healthcare systems and collaborate with diverse teams to enhance patient access and innovation.

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Public Policy Strategy DevelopmentHIV Treatment KnowledgeStakeholder EngagementConsultant ManagementGlobal Healthcare Policy Processes

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Hard Skills

Public Policy AnalysisStrategic PlanningBudget ManagementMarket AccessReimbursement StrategiesHealth Technology AssessmentHealthcare FinancingPatient Access AdvocacyPolicy DevelopmentMatrix Organization Navigation

Soft Skills

Collaborative WorkInclusive CommunicationWritten CommunicationOral CommunicationRelationship Building

Industry Keywords

Infectious DiseaseGlobal HealthHIV Community EngagementNon-Governmental OrganizationsMultilateral OrganizationsPublic Policy AgenciesAdvocacy GroupsHealthcare StakeholdersPatient GroupsGlobal Franchise

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support global public policy efforts related to infectious disease therapeutic area franchises, primarily leading policy strategy for the HIV treatment pipeline
Develop and execute global plans supporting the HIV treatment pipeline and portfolio
Identify, analyze, and respond to public policy issues
Develop and implement therapeutic-area policy strategies and positions
Advocate for strategic business priorities
Manage development and implementation of global public policy strategic plans
Lead policy positions and stakeholder engagement strategies supporting launch, access, reimbursement, and uptake of the HIV treatment portfolio
Partner with commercial, market access, medical affairs, outcomes research, communications, and regional teams
Identify and address policy barriers and advance policies supporting patient access and innovation
Coordinate across Global Public Policy, Corporate Affairs, Global Business Unit, Global Franchise, Global Commercial Teams, and other stakeholders
Guide regional and country policy teams
Coordinate advocacy with public policy agencies and organizations
Develop and maintain relationships with governmental, multilateral, non-governmental, global health, HIV community, advocacy, and patient-group stakeholders
Represent the company in industry and external policy-related forums
Manage external consultants and policy development projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS/BA required
Minimum 10 years of experience addressing public policy issues
Strong knowledge of issues related to HIV, including experience related to HIV treatment
Experience with and expert knowledge of government and non-governmental organizations active on global public policy issues required
Strong knowledge of global healthcare public policy processes and stakeholder roles and influence
Demonstrated ability to identify strategic priorities and work within a matrix organization
Experience managing consultants and budgets
Ability to work collaboratively and inclusively
Excellent English-language written and oral communication skills required
Experience related to HIV treatment
Experience with market access, reimbursement, health technology assessment (HTA), healthcare financing, and patient access preferred
Experience engaging HIV community, advocacy, multilateral, and global health stakeholders preferred
No visa sponsorship
25% travel required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus
Long-term incentive, if applicable
Medical, dental, and vision healthcare
Other insurance benefits for employee and family
Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
Paid holidays
Vacation
Compassionate days
Sick days
Hybrid work arrangement