Associate Director, External Innovation Communications

CSL Vifor; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

CSL is seeking an influential communications leader to shape and elevate our reputation as a partner of choice for innovators developing therapies for rare and serious diseases. You will drive an external innovation communications strategy spanning R&D, business development and commercial teams to connect with biotech founders, researchers, investors and potential partners.

This role directly supports CSL's growth by leading executive visibility, media engagement and integrated campaigns,

Qualifications

• 10+ years in corporate/healthcare communications or related sector.
• Experience supporting senior executives and scientific leaders in global organisations.
• Strong expertise in thought leadership and corporate reputation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute external innovation and business development comms strategy.
• Lead executive thought leadership programs and media engagements.
• Drive multi-channel campaigns and partner narrativ​e for attracting opportunities.
• Measure reputation, awareness and engagement through analytics.

Skills

Thought leadership

Executive communications

Media relations

Strategic positioning

Stakeholder management

Content development

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications

MBA or Master's in Communications (advantageous)

Job description

CSL is seeking an influential communications leader to shape and elevate our reputation as a partner of choice for innovators developing therapies for rare and serious diseases. You will drive an external innovation communications strategy spanning R&D, business development and commercial teams to connect with biotech founders, researchers, investors and potential partners.

This role directly supports CSL's growth by leading executive visibility, media engagement and integrated campaigns,