Communications Associate

CK Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Communications Associate for a 12-month contract. In this role, you will lead press operations, develop media strategies for clinical trials, and engage with internal communications. Ideal candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in the healthcare industry. This position is based in Basingstoke with a hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, or biotech sectors.
• Familiarity with the UK healthcare and political landscape.
• Ability to tailor messages for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily press office operations.
• Develop strategic media activities for clinical trial data.
• Collaborate with EU and global communications teams.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Communications strategy execution

Media monitoring

Content development

Education

Relevant degree in journalism, communications, public policy, etc.

Job description

Communications Associate

CK Group are recruiting for a Communications Associate

to join a company in the pharmaceutical industry on a contract basis for 12 months.

Salary :

£20.84 to £27.78 per hour PAYE

Communications Associate Role :

• Lead daily press office operations, including media monitoring, response coordination, and proactive outreach.
• Develop and execute strategic media activities for clinical trial data and regulatory milestones across several therapeutic areas
• Collaborate with EU and global communications teams to align messaging and support regional priorities.
• Develop engaging content that profiles the senior leadership team, and amplifies key external milestones internally.
• Drive employee engagement through consistent, transparent, and inspiring internal messaging.

Your Background :

• Hold a relevant degree (journalism, communications, public policy, political affairs etc), or have equivalent working experience
• Familiarity with the healthcare and political landscape in the UK and / or Nordics
• Previous working experience in pharmaceutical, health care or biotech
• Experience developing and executing communications and / or public affairs campaigns.
• Strong writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to tailor messages for diverse audiences.

Company :

Our client is one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world. They focus on finding answers for some of the world's most urgent medical needs.

Location :

This role is based at our clients site in Basingstoke 3 days per week with the remaining 2 days remote working.