Job Description

Strategic Partnerships Associate Specialist

• Opportunity to be a part of the Strategic Partnerships team in Singapore!
• Based in Singapore, the regional hub for Asia Pacific (AP) and top-ranked biopharmaceutical company on The Straits Times and Statista\xe2\x80\x99s list of Best Employers in Singapore for four consecutive years (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023) as well as Great Place to Work-Certified\xe2\x84\xa2 company.
• Join the premier biopharmaceutical company that has been in Singapore for more than 25 years and in AP for over 60 years.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain strong partnerships with private, public sector and group practices (e.g. NGOs, government agencies, grassroots network, telehealth providers, insurance companies, tech companies, trade unions / associations) to accelerate patient access across underserved populations.
• Collaborate with strategic partners to identify and implement new technologies, processes, or initiatives that drive mutual growth and value creation to the healthcare eco-system.
• Collaborate with cross functional team to execute strategic partnership plans and report impact and outcomes of the partnership pilots and initiatives.

Education Minimum Requirement:

• Candidates are evaluated on a case-by case basis but appreciate experience in business, marketing or social service and stakeholder management.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Project management skills
• Effective communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Creative and out of the box thinking
• Experience working in a cross-functional environment with diverse team members
• Team player

Who we are \xe2\x80\xa6We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world\'s most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.What we look for \xe2\x80\xa6Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us\xe2\x80\x94and start making your impact today.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\xe2\x80\x99s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.Current Employees applyCurrent Contingent Workers applySearch Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
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