EMEA External Communications Leader

Santen; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 69,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Santen is a global ophthalmology company seeking a Communications leader to shape how we convey our purpose and impact across more than 50 markets. You will work at the intersection of Communications, Marketing, Medical Affairs and Public Affairs to develop integrated campaigns, elevate reputation, and increase share of voice in EMEA.

You will drive proactive media engagement, disease awareness, executive visibility and collaboration with country teams and Japan, delivering thought leadership

Qualifications

• Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in external communications, public relations or corporate communications, ideally within healthcare, pharmaceuticals, medical technology or another regulated industry.
• Proven experience developing and executing regional or international communications strategies.
• Strong track record in media relations, including international, business and healthcare trade media.
• Experience supporting communications around scientific congresses, disease awareness initiatives and corporate milestones.
• Excellent writing, editing and storytelling skills with the ability to translate complex scientific topics into engaging communications.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and experience partnering with Marketing, Medical Affairs and Commercial teams.
• Experience managing communications agencies and working across international markets.
• Fluency in English is required. French, Italian or German would be a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute external communications strategies that strengthen Santen’s reputation and support business priorities across EMEA.
• Lead proactive media engagement across international, regional, national and healthcare trade media to increase visibility and share of voice.
• Develop thought leadership, executive visibility and corporate storytelling programmes that position Santen as a leader in eye health.
• Partner with Marketing, Medical Affairs and Public Affairs to deliver integrated communications around disease awareness campaigns, scientific milestones, congresses and corporate initiatives.
• Act as the communications partner for key EMEA markets, supporting local teams with media engagement, reputation building and external communications.
• Identify opportunities to connect earned, owned and social media to maximise the impact of campaigns and external storytelling.
• Build and manage relationships with communications agencies, media partners and key external stakeholders.
• Monitor the external environment, identify emerging opportunities and support reputation and issues management when required.
• Measure communications performance, media impact and share of voice to continuously improve external communications.
• Collaborate closely with regional and global colleagues to ensure consistent messaging and execution across markets.

Skills

Media relations

Stakeholder mgmt

Writing & storytelling

Strategic thinking

Public affairs

English fluency

Education

Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or a related field

Job description

Santen is a global ophthalmology company seeking a Communications leader to shape how we convey our purpose and impact across more than 50 markets. You will work at the intersection of Communications, Marketing, Medical Affairs and Public Affairs to develop integrated campaigns, elevate reputation, and increase share of voice in EMEA.

You will drive proactive media engagement, disease awareness, executive visibility and collaboration with country teams and Japan, delivering thought leadership