Communications Manager

Roche; Laval; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Communications Manager to drive strategic communications initiatives in Canada. The role emphasizes developing impactful communication strategies and enhancing the corporate reputation of Roche, requiring a confident bilingual professional with 5-7 years of experience in communications and a strong understanding of Canada’s healthcare systems. This is a hybrid position based in Laval, Quebec, and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by December 4, 2023.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years in a communications role, preferably with a PR agency or pharmaceutical company.
• Proficient in English and French.
• Ability to manage content across various platforms.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing communication strategies for Roche Canada.
• Managing content creation for internal and external communications.
• Collaborating with stakeholders for cohesive messaging.

Skills

Bilingual Communication

Public Affairs

Stakeholder Relations

Strategic Thinking

Content Creation

Crisis Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Job Title : Communications Manager (m / f / d)

Division : Strategic Communications (Roche Canada Pharma)

Reports to : Vice President, Strategic Communications

Location : This is a Campus based position - Hybrid

Preference will be given to bilingual candidates in the GTA and Montreal areas

The Opportunity

A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love.

That’s what makes us Roche.

The Communications Manager (m / f / d) role at Roche Canada Pharma offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a healthier future by driving the strategic development and execution of internal and external communications initiatives. By igniting a passion for Roche Canada among various audiences and sharing impactful stories, the Communications Manager plays a crucial role in enhancing the corporate reputation and ultimately improving outcomes for patients and healthcare systems.

Your key responsibilities

Developing and implementing internal and external communications strategies to effectively communicate Roche Canada's story and educating key audiences about the value of innovation and innovative medicines.

Shaping and positioning the Roche brand and reputation by tailoring the right message to the right audience at the right time through the right channels.

Considering key business insights to create cohesive outcome-based communications strategies

Voice of Healthcare :

Ensuring a united external presence for Roche Canada by leading cross-functional visibility efforts.

Maintaining a thorough knowledge of Roche Canada's medicines, therapeutic areas, healthcare policy initiatives, and other relevant business factors.

Managing strategic content creation and flow for internal and external communications channels, including website, social media channels, and blog.

Teams and Stakeholders :

Collaborating with stakeholders to align messaging and approaches, co-creating content, and identifying employee engagement opportunities across all functions within Roche Canada Pharma.

Anticipating issues, developing mitigation plans, and minimizing impact on patients and Roche.

Your Profile

Confident bilingual communications expert with strong writing skills.

Experienced in the public affairs trifecta (government relations, stakeholder relations, and communications).

Appreciates the complexity of Canada's healthcare systems.

Calm under pressure (and maybe even loves working toward a tight deadline!).

Strategic thinker who can balance planning and implementation.

What you’ll need to be successful

In this position, you will be servicing customers across Canada, therefore a proficient level of English and French are required.

Experience ranging from 5-7 years in a communications role (PR agency and / or in-house pharmaceutical company experience an asset) or transferable skills and experience from related functional areas.

Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Experience writing across different mediums, and through different voices

Creative thinker who will bring bold ideas to the table and deliver new and highly effective communications while remaining in tune with local compliance and Canadian regulations.

Please note that the full job description may contain additional details.

Relocation benefits are not available for this posting

This position is open to applicants legally authorized to work in Canada

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by December 4th, 2023

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