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MSD

Director, Policy – Government Relations

MSD

. Support global public policy efforts related to infectious disease therapeutic area franchises .

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

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Demonstrates expertise in global public policy strategies related to HIV prevention, with strong capabilities in stakeholder engagement, policy development, and collaboration across diverse teams. Proven ability to navigate complex healthcare policy environments and advocate for access to preventive health interventions.

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Public Policy DevelopmentHIV Prevention ExpertiseStakeholder EngagementHealthcare Policy KnowledgeConsultant Management

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Hard Skills
Healthcare PoliciesHealth PoliciesHIV PreventionPatient AdvocacyPolicy DevelopmentPreventive CareHealth Technology AssessmentHealthcare FinancingPublic Health ProgramsImplementation of Health Interventions
Soft Skills
Collaborative WorkExcellent Communication Skills
Industry Keywords
Global Public PolicyHIV TreatmentPublic Health AgenciesMultilateral OrganizationsAdvocacy OrganizationsGovernmental OrganizationsNon-Governmental OrganizationsMatrix OrganizationBudget ManagementAccess to Healthcare Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support global public policy efforts related to infectious disease therapeutic area franchises
  • Lead development and implementation of public policy strategies supporting the HIV prevention program
  • Manage development and implementation of global public policy strategic plans aligned with cross-functional teams and Global Commercial Team strategies
  • Lead policy positions and stakeholder engagement strategies supporting introduction, access, reimbursement, implementation, and uptake of the HIV prevention portfolio
  • Partner with commercial, market access, medical affairs, outcomes research, communications, and regional teams to address policy barriers and advance prevention access and innovation
  • Coordinate across Global Public Policy teams, senior management, Corporate Affairs, Global Business Unit, Global Franchise, Global Commercial Teams, and other internal stakeholders
  • Provide strategic guidance and policy coordination to regional and country policy teams
  • Coordinate company advocacy with public policy agencies and organizations
  • Develop and maintain relationships with governmental, multilateral, non-governmental, and patient advocacy stakeholders
  • Collaborate with HIV prevention stakeholders, including community and advocacy organizations, public health agencies, multilateral organizations, healthcare providers, and other partners
  • 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
  • Master’s or graduate degree in a field related to health care policy strongly preferred
  • Minimum 10 years of experience addressing public policy issues
  • Strong knowledge of issues related to HIV, including experience related to HIV prevention
  • 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, including understanding the roles and influence of various stakeholders
  • Experience engaging HIV community, advocacy, multilateral, public health, and global health stakeholders preferred
  • Experience addressing policy issues related to prevention access, reimbursement, health technology assessment (HTA), healthcare financing, public health programs, and implementation of preventive health interventions preferred
  • Understanding of issues impacting access to HIV prevention services preferred
  • Experience with public health prevention programs, immunization programs, sexual health services, HIV prevention programs, or implementation of population-based health interventions preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to identify strategic priorities and work within a matrix organization to achieve policy goals
  • Experience managing consultants and budgets
  • Ability to work collaboratively and inclusively
  • Excellent English-language written and oral communication skills required
  • Required skills: Healthcare Policies, Health Policies, HIV Prevention, HIV Treatment, Patient Advocacy, Policy Development, Preventive Care
  • No visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable
  • Medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits for employee and family
  • Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
  • Paid holidays
  • Vacation
  • Compassionate and sick days
  • Hybrid work arrangements
  • No relocation required