R352190 Directeur(trice) associé(e), Politique de santé publique en matière de vaccins – Québec[...]

R Directeur(trice) associé(e), Politique de santé publique en matière de vaccins – Québec / Associate Director, Vaccines Public Health Policy – Quebec Join to apply for the R Directeur(trice) associé(e), Politique de santé publique en matière de vaccins – Québec / Associate Director, Vaccines Public Health Policy – Quebec role at Merck Canada. Job Description If you are passionate about vaccines policy and government affairs and ready to make a real difference in improving population health, this is an opportunity for you. Reporting to the Director, Policy & Government Relations, you will be responsible for leading our company’s stakeholder relations and vaccines public health engagement in Quebec & Atlantic Canada. Collaborating with your government relations, medical affairs and market access colleagues, you will monitor, manage, and influence aspects of provincial public health policies and public reimbursement impacting our company’s current and anticipated immunization priorities. Your responsibilities as Associate Director, Vaccines Public Health Policy for Quebec & Atlantic Co‑develop and implement regional strategies and tactics to secure and maintain reimbursement for our company’s vaccines portfolio. Establish, and maintain relationships with government stakeholders, policy makers, influencers, patient associations and healthcare stakeholders in Quebec & Atlantic Canada. Evaluate the impact of regional public health policy trends and initiatives on our company’s immunization portfolio with respect to access, reimbursement, and business overall. Develop and maintain expertise on public reimbursement strategies, recommendations and decision‑making processes for vaccines. Liaise with regional industry associations and represent our company on topics relevant to immunization policy, access and reimbursement. You Are the Ideal Candidate If You Hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant discipline. Have 5 years of relevant vaccines public health policy experience in the healthcare/pharmaceutical sector. Have thorough understanding of the Quebec & Atlantic Canada’s health care system, infectious disease and immunization environments. Have excellent oral and written communication skills in French. An advanced level of English proficiency is required for communications with stakeholders outside of Quebec. Have ability to build credible relationships, trust and influence a broad range of stakeholders. Have strong business acumen. Have strong negotiation and diplomatic skills. Have exceptional judgment, strong problem‑solving, decision‑making and project management skills. Are based in Quebec and available to travel within Canada (up to 25%). We 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. Required Skills Collaboration, Decision Making, French Language, Immunizations, Infectious Disease, Market Access, Problem Solving, Public Health, Relationship Building, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Strategic Thinking, Time Management. Preferred Skills Government Relations. Employment Details Employee Status: Regular. Relocation: No relocation. VISA Sponsorship: No. Travel Requirements: 25%. Flexible Work Arrangements: Remote. Shift: 1st - Day. Valid Driving License: Yes. Hazardous Material(s): no. Job Posting End Date 11/25/2025. Requisition ID R . #J-18808-Ljbffr