Job Description

Associate Specialist, Strategic Partnerships (WDA) - 1 year contract

THE OPPORTUNITY

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’s list of Best Employers in Singapore for four consecutive years (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023) as well as Great Place to Work-Certified™ company.

Join the premier biopharmaceutical company that has been in Singapore for more than 25 years and in AP for over 60 years.

 

What will you do:

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.

What you should have:

Bachelors Degree

Project management skills

Effective communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Creative and out of the box thinking

Experience in business, marketing or social service and stakeholder management. Team player

Other Personal Attributes:

Good organization and time management skills.

Strong ability to handle stress, internal stakeholders and external factors such as vendor management.

Able to work independently.

Good interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to work in cross-functional teams.

Continuous improvement mindset.

Positive attitude and self-motivated.

 

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

Limitless opportunities across various areas in Manufacturing; well-structured career path 

A state-of-the-art facility that delivers solution to its customers world-wide

 

What we look for …

Imagine 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—and 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’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. 

Employee Status:

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Required Skills:

Business, Business, Business Management, Collaborative Development, Collaborative Innovation, Communication, Cross-Cultural Teams, Direct Marketing, Financial Analysis, Health Care Ethics, Healthcare Innovation, Health Economic Modeling, Health Economics, Health Technology Assessment (HTA), Management Process, Market Dynamics, Market Research, Pharmaceutical Market, Pricing Processes, Product Management, Project Human Resource Management, Project Management, Public Private Partnerships (PPP), Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management {+ 5 more}

 Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

08/15/2025

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Requisition ID:R355502