This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps.
We are seeking a strategic and visionary communications leader to shape global corporate messaging, strengthen brand reputation, and build lasting trust among stakeholders in a dynamic, science-driven environment.
Responsibilities
Develop and lead an integrated global corporate communications strategy that strengthens brand awareness, differentiation, reputation, and stakeholder trust.
Translate enterprise priorities into comprehensive annual communications plans with clearly defined audiences, objectives, strategies, responsibilities, budgets, and performance metrics.
Establish global messaging direction while incorporating regional priorities, cultural differences, market dynamics, and stakeholder insights.
Own and continuously evolve the corporate narrative, strategic storylines, brand identity, messaging architecture, external voice, and communications standards.
Oversee the development of foundational communications materials, including presentations, corporate brochures, fact sheets, press releases, executive talking points, and FAQs.
Lead the enterprise thought leadership strategy by identifying priority themes, target audiences, executive spokespeople, and opportunities to increase visibility.
Counsel senior executives on positioning, communications strategy, public visibility, platform selection, and reputational considerations.
Direct integrated global brand-building campaigns designed to increase corporate awareness, understanding, affinity, and trust.
Lead communications planning and execution for business development transactions, acquisitions, strategic alliances, and partnerships.
Partner closely with Media Relations, Product and Pipeline Communications, Corporate Affairs, Medical Affairs, Commercial, Human Resources, and other functions.
Monitor brand perception, stakeholder sentiment, industry developments, and emerging digital platforms, including large language models, AI-enabled search, and generative engine optimization.
Strengthen the availability, discoverability, and consistency of authoritative corporate information across digital channels.
Anticipate and mitigate reputational risks, advising leaders on sensitive communications decisions.
Establish measurable performance indicators, evaluate communications effectiveness, and use research, analytics, and external intelligence to refine strategies.
Manage communications budgets, external agencies, and vendors.
Lead, develop, and motivate direct reports and matrixed teams across markets and time zones.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Business, Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
At least 12 years of progressively responsible experience in corporate communications, external communications, brand communications, or corporate affairs, including substantial in-house experience in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, or another highly regulated industry.
Demonstrated success developing and executing global communications strategies within complex, multinational organizations.
Extensive expertise in corporate narrative development, brand positioning, executive visibility, thought leadership, integrated campaigns, global communications planning, and communications governance.
Exceptional writing, editing, storytelling, and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex scientific, commercial, and business topics into clear, compelling messages for diverse audiences.
Strong executive presence and experience advising senior leaders on corporate positioning.