PHARMAFull-time
Communication BP, LS India & Communications Lead, India
BANGALORE (IN)ONSITEPOSTED: 9/16/2026
PHARMAFull-time
HIRING ORGANIZATIONMERCKScience and Technology; Pharmaceuticals and Life Science
ROLE OVERVIEW
Lead the end-to-end communications agenda for Merck's Life Science business in India, shaping brand presence, employee engagement and external communications while translating regional and global strategy into locally relevant narratives.
ROLE DEFINITION & RESPONSIBILITIES
- •Own the communications agenda for Life Science in India
- •Develop and execute integrated external, internal and social-media communications programs
- •Translate complex scientific and business topics into clear content for diverse audiences
- •Advise internal stakeholders and senior leaders on communications
- •Lead digital and social-media best practices, governance and reputation management
- •Collaborate with regional peers and cross-functional teams to ensure consistent communications
- •Build brand presence and employee engagement with measurable communications outcomes
- •Apply AI literacy and responsible AI considerations to communications workflows
Reporting Hierarchy: Reports to the Head of Life Science Communications for APAC; Works with India stakeholders, regional peers and cross-functional teams
* Role responsibilities and qualifications synthesized based on industry benchmark standards.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing or related field, or equivalent professional experience
- Typically 5+ years of experience in communications, public relations or brand management
- Proven experience developing multi-channel communications strategies across external PR, internal communications and social media
- Strong content-creation skills across written, digital and video formats
- Strong social-media strategy and digital brand-management expertise
- Strong stakeholder communication and relationship-management abilities
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- •Experience in a multinational or science-driven organization
- •Experience communicating complex scientific or business subjects
- •Senior stakeholder advisory experience
- •Knowledge of AI applications, bias, privacy and governance in communications
REQUIRED VERIFIED SKILLS
Corporate communications
Life Science communications
Public relations
Brand management
Internal communications
External communications
Social media strategy
Digital brand management
Content creation
Stakeholder management
Reputation management
AI literacy
COMPENSATION & REWARDS
Salary: Competitive / Disclosed upon candidate shortlisting
Benefits: Employee development opportunities, inclusive workplace programs, career growth support and employee engagement initiatives
The supplied posting does not disclose salary or bonus/equity figures, so no compensation amount has been inferred.
ORGANIZATION CONTEXT & CULTURE
Merck is a global science and technology company operating across Healthcare, Life Science and Electronics, with a focus on innovation, scientific discovery and human progress.
TEAM SIZE: 60,000+ employees
INDUSTRY: Science and Technology; Pharmaceuticals and Life Science
Culture: Merck emphasizes curiosity, innovation, inclusion, belonging, collaboration, employee development and openness to diverse perspectives.
EXPECTED CAREER ROADMAP
Potential progression may include broader regional communications responsibilities, communications leadership, corporate affairs, brand leadership or APAC/global communications roles, depending on performance and internal opportunities.
APPLICATION ADVISORY
Highlight 5+ years of communications, PR or brand-management experience; demonstrate multi-channel campaigns with measurable outcomes; showcase experience translating scientific or technical subjects into accessible content; emphasize social-media strategy, reputation management and senior stakeholder advisory skills; mention responsible use of AI in communications where applicable.
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