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Stellenbeschreibung Ready to Shape the Future of Healthcare? Are you passionate about creating meaningful change for patients and society? This is a unique opportunity to influence healthcare policy at the highest levels and champion patient advocacy in a role that combines strategic vision with real-world impact. Purpose of the Position As our HealthCare Policy and Patients Advocacy Manager, you will be a vital link between our company, policymakers, and patient communities. Your mission is to shape a healthcare environment in Slovakia and the EU that embraces innovation, ensuring patients have access to life-changing medicines in areas like Oncology, Vaccines, and Cardiology. You will build trusted partnerships, drive evidence-based policy discussions, and empower patient organizations to create a healthier future for all. Welcome to Our Team You'll be joining the Slovak Policy & Communication team—a group known for its collaborative spirit, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to our purpose. We operate on a foundation of trust and transparency, where every voice is valued and open dialogue is the norm. We are a highly motivated, supportive team that believes in working together to achieve extraordinary results, and we are excited to welcome a new member who shares our passion and values. Main Responsibilities • Analyze & Strategize: Monitor the Slovak and EU political and healthcare landscape to identify opportunities and risks, providing strategic guidance to leadership. • Develop Policy Positions: Create evidence-based analyses, position papers, and compelling advocacy messages to support our strategic priorities. • Build Key Relationships: Develop and nurture trust-based partnerships with national policymakers, regulators, and other key government stakeholders. • Champion Patient Advocacy: Establish strong, collaborative relationships with patient organizations, supporting their empowerment and driving mutually beneficial initiatives. • Drive Industry Collaboration: Represent the company within industry associations (e.g., AIFP, AmCham), driving our agenda and building coalitions to advance shared goals. • Ensure Internal Alignment: Collaborate seamlessly across business units, leadership, and regional teams to ensure a unified and impactful approach. • Manage Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivate a broad network of external partners, including medical societies and KOLs, to foster continuous dialogue on key healthcare issues. • Protect and Enhance Reputation: Shape our external communication to build a reputation based on expertise and trust, effectively managing any potential risks. Your Profile • Policy Expertise: You have a university degree (e.g., public health, law, economics, political science) and at least 3 years of experience in the Slovak healthcare policy environment. • Deep Understanding: You possess a thorough knowledge of Slovak legislative processes and a strong grasp of how to influence them for positive change. • Strategic & Analytical Mindset: You excel at analyzing complex information, connecting dots, and translating data into clear, actionable strategies. • Exceptional Communicator: You build relationships with ease, navigate complex stakeholder dynamics, and can articulate complex topics in a compelling way. • Collaborative Spirit: You thrive in a cross-functional team environment and are committed to achieving results together. • Project Management Skills: You are organized, solution-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects in a dynamic environment. • Integrity and Trust: You operate with the highest level of integrity, which is essential for handling sensitive and confidential information. • Language Proficiency: You are fluent in both Slovak and English (written and spoken). What We Offer • A competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including 5 weeks of paid holiday. • The opportunity to make a direct and significant impact on healthcare policy and patient lives. • A place in a highly motivated, supportive, and purpose-driven team where your contributions are valued. • Close coaching, mentorship, and clear pathways for your professional development and growth. • An inclusive, multinational environment where diverse perspectives strengthen our capabilities. • Enriching networking opportunities across our regional and global organization. • A promise that your time with us will broaden both your horizon and ours. Required Skills: Digitale Medienstrategie, Gesundheitspolitik, Kommunikation aufschreiben, Kommunikationsstrategie-Entwicklung, Medienarbeit, Multichannel-Kommunikation, Öffentliches Reden, Politikmanagement, Strategische Empfehlung, Strategische Planung Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE Personalberatungsvertreter, bitte sorgfältig lesen Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, auch als Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, bekannt, akzeptiert keine unaufgeforderte Unterstützung von Personalvermittlungsfirmen. Alle Lebensläufe, die von Personalberatungen an einen Mitarbeiter unseres Unternehmens gesendet werden, ohne dass eine gültige schriftliche Vermittlungsvereinbarung für diese Position besteht, gelten als alleiniges Eigentum des Unternehmens.  Im Falle der Einstellung eines Bewerbers durch unser Unternehmen in Folge einer Agenturempfehlung wird keine Gebühr entrichtet, sofern keine entsprechende vorherige Vereinbarung besteht. 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