Site Communications Lead, Baar IHQ & Engagement

Biogen; Baar; On-site; CHF 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Biogen Baar IHQ seeks a Site Communications Manager to partner with site leadership and HR to drive integrated internal and external communications and engagement. The role shapes employee experience and aligns with business objectives through multichannel storytelling and events.

The position leads editorial planning, content creation across channels, and collaboration with Biogen’s global leadership. Strong cross-cultural skills and AI-assisted tools are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 5-7 years of experience in communications disciplines, ideally in healthcare industry and multistakeholder environment.
• Outstanding English-language written and verbal communication skills, with excellent copywriting and editorial judgement.
• Demonstrated experience planning and delivering engagement programs, leadership events and multichannel campaigns.
• Strong multimedia capability, including presentation design, video editing, digital content creation and confident use of AI-enabled communications tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated internal and external Baar IHQ communications and engagement program for Baar IHQ that strengthens community, advances strategy, connects colleagues to Biogen’s purpose and supports the effective functioning of the site as Biogen’s International Headquarters.
• Provide communications counsel, content and creative presentation support for VP+ leaders based in Baar and to Solothurn on a needs basis, including regional and functional leadership communications.
• Act as international editorial lead for relevant Synapse content, identifying stories and developing compelling written and multimedia materials.
• Develop adaptable campaign assets and content for use across Baar IHQ with potential for templated use across functions, regions and local markets.
• Support external and Corporate Responsibility communications and stakeholder engagement in Baar and Zug.

Skills

English proficiency

Copywriting

Editorial judgement

Multichannel campaigns

Stakeholder management

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing or related field

Tools

SharePoint

Viva Engage

Video editing

AI-enabled tools

Job description

Biogen Baar IHQ seeks a Site Communications Manager to partner with site leadership and HR to drive integrated internal and external communications and engagement. The role shapes employee experience and aligns with business objectives through multichannel storytelling and events.

The position leads editorial planning, content creation across channels, and collaboration with Biogen’s global leadership. Strong cross-cultural skills and AI-assisted tools are required.