Senior Communications Manager

We are working with one of Europe’s best performing pharmaceutical organisations. Supporting them with the recruitment into their Public Relations / Communications team. This is a position for an experienced PR Manager who is able to co-create and drive multiple PR activities within the ethical pharma environment. The role requires a strategic and holistic mindset in addition to a hands-on approach. We are looking for candidates with strong consulting and operational capabilities who are able to contribute a fresh perspective and new approaches for PR and communications, and deliver relevant and measurable outcomes across external and internal audiences. The position reports into the Director PR & Portfolio Communications.

Role:

• Develop a concept for qualitative and quantitative measurement of PR results and outcomes, based on business strategy and objectives
• Create and drive PR and communications activities at product and portfolio level both internally and externally and facilitate country-level activation
• Orchestrate media relations activities (including events) 
• Ensure that programs and projects are delivered to the highest quality standards
• Facilitate alignment with Corporate Communications, as well as cross-functional and leadership teams to drive consistent presence of the company in the Pharmaceutical Space
• Liaise and coordinate with internal communications resources and manage agencies to deliver against PR and communications goals

Personal skills and professional experience:

• Completed university studies and a minimum of 5 years of experience with demonstrable career progression within PR and Communications roles, preferably including experience in the healthcare or pharma sectors. Knowledge and experience in the Cardiovascular field preferred
• High level (business fluent) of written and verbal communication skills in English obligatory
• Strong writing skills for all relevant text forms
• Ability to get quickly acquainted with complex topics and to communicate these to different target groups 
• Experience with external stakeholders, incl. media representatives
• Understanding of regulatory, legal and scientific aspects of prescription medicines 
• Understanding of digital channels and trends in healthcare communication incl. social media
• High degree of personal accountability and sense of ownership while being an integral part of a small team

On Offer:

• Salary up to €100,000 + bonus
• Very attractive holiday / Annual leave package
• Flexible working
• Social, collaborative working culture
• Regular team bonding events
• International opportunities

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