Communications Manager

Job content

(f/m/d)- strategic communications/Communications business partnering/Employee engagement/Project Management/English

Project

For our customer a big pharmaceutical company in Basel we are looking for a highly qualified Communications Manager.

Background

The Communications Manager will work in close partnership with the TMo Senior Communications Business Partner, the TMo Comms Community and the TMo leadership circles to provide key communications support to the approximately 750 colleagues across four sites spread geographically in Switzerland, Germany and Denmark.

The department is looking for a person with several years of work experience within the communications area. In addition, the person should have digital techniques skills as well as the ability to implement them for new processes. The ideal candidate is a creative thinker, able to translate complex topics into simple, can lead and take ownership, has a passion for science and strong understanding of healthcare, Pharma or Biotech industries and is a strong team player. This is a senior role and has been opened due to replacement..

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Development and implementation of TMo communication programs, plans and material to drive the strategic requirements of TMo in support of: - Delivering the scientific portfolio - Key capability building initiatives - Internal culture shifts to support our ambition - Change strategies and activities - Employee engagement
• Ownership, development and delivery of the TMo and pRED editorial and channel management strategies with a focus on digital and social channels.
• Building strong networks as a critical member of the TMo Communication Community and global pRED internal communications network to ensure all activities are appropriately positioning pRED in all corporate communications; and ensuring alignment of communication strategies across company.
• Participate in various communications squads to develop and implement internal communication plans on key, priority initiatives (in partnership with the pRED internal communications network) to help pRED deliver on their business objectives.
• Advising and educating key internal TMo stakeholders on good practice communications to enable communications capability building and self-sufficiency in teams where required.
  

Must Haves

• Min. Bachelor’s degree or relevant certification in Communications, Public Relations (or related field) or Business; alternatively, you have a scientific education with very strong communication experience and background
• 8+ years of experience in corporate, organisational or internal communications (preferably in the biotech, pharmaceutical or healthcare industry; with experience of communications business partnering)
• Expert understanding of communications, content and channel strategies, employee engagement, change communication and experience in leading and implementing the development of strategic communication programs with demonstrated impact
• Proven professional communications skills and outstanding digital communications competency
• Excellent interpersonal and partnering skills: proven abilities to work effectively and efficiently in cross-functional, network environments
• Experience in project management and working on cross-functional projects, both with internal communication teams and in collaboration with external agencies
• Strong team player, highly collaborative with a ’can-do’ attitude, solution-oriented, independent thinker with a growth mindset
• Self-motivated, able to thrive in a non-hierarchical, self-organising environment, where teams form around projects and initiatives
• Excellent English writing skills (native equivalent), German language skills are an advantage
  

Reference Nr.: 921906TP

Role: Communications Manager

Industrie: PharmaWorkplace: Basel

Pensum:100%

Start: 01.11.2022

Duration:12++

Deadline: 06.09.2022

If you are interested in this position, please send us your complete dossier via the link in this advertisement.

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About Us

ITech Consult is an ISO 9001:2015 certified Swiss company with offices in Germany and Ireland. ITech Consult specialises in the placement of highly qualified candidates for recruitment in the fields of IT, Life Science & Engineering.

We offer staff leasing & payroll services. For our candidates this is free of charge, also for Payroll we do not charge you any additional fees.