Public Affairs Assistant - 12 Month FTC

Work Your Magic with us!  

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.  

United As One for Patients, our purpose in Healthcare is to help create, improve and prolong lives. We develop medicines, intelligent devices and innovative technologies in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology and Fertility. Our teams work together across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity in order to help patients at every stage of life. Joining our Healthcare team is becoming part of a diverse, inclusive and flexible working culture, presenting great opportunities for personal development and career advancement across the globe.

Your Role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Public Affairs Assistant to join our Government & Public Affairs and Market Access Department on an initial Fixed Term Contract until December 2026.

In this role you will enhance the organization's communication strategies and support both internal and external initiatives. This position offers the opportunity to engage with diverse stakeholders, support in the delivery of key corporate events and contribute to create impactful social media content. If you are passionate about communications or Public Affairs and eager to learn quickly and make a difference in a dynamic environment, this role is perfect for you!

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Organization of Internal Events such as Xmas Lunch, Town Halls, other internal events and its logistics.
• Update Intranet content and assisting with build newsletter and other communications when requested.
• Assist with the creation of content and local adaptation coordinated with our Agency for the Merck Portugal social media.
• Manage internal approval circuits of all the materials for external use that are part of the communications and Public Affairs strategy.
• Support key external corporate events/programs assisting our team along all the process of a public event, including logistics, invites, stakeholder management, communication plan, etc.
• Collaborate internally with cross functional teams to support the creation and delivery of impactful business programs that address specific patient needs.
• Support and help coordinate, execute and measure awareness campaigns in collaboration with cross-functional teams including commercial, medical, and compliance departments. Ensure focus on external yet delivering on internal related communication activities.

Who You Are:

• 1-3 years’ experience in Communications, Marketing, Social Media, International Relations, Public Affairs or a related field
• Bachelor’s degree or above in a relevant subject is preferred.
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent time management, organization and ability to perform to deadlines.
• Fluent in written & verbal Portuguese and English.
• Previous experience in social media and digital communications, including copywriting – desired.
• Basic knowledge of graphic design and editing software e.g. Adobe Illustrator, Canva, etc – desired.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!