Dr. Julie Gerberding has been appointed executive vice president for strategic communications, global public policy and population health, at Merck. In this newly created executive committee position, Dr. Gerberding will be responsible for Merck’s global public policy, corporate responsibility and communications functions, as well as the Merck Foundation and the Merck for Mothers program. She will also lead new partnership initiatives aimed at accelerating Merck’s contribution to improved popula...