Communications Associate

Idibu; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Communications Associate to join their team in Basingstoke. The role involves leading media operations, developing strategic communications for clinical trial data, and collaborating with global communication teams. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in media relations, healthcare communications, and experience in the pharmaceutical industry. This is a 12-month contract position with a salary range of £25.17 to £33.56 per hour and includes hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Proven success in media relations and strategic communications.
• Experience developing and executing communications and public affairs campaigns.
• Ability to work across multiple markets in a global organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily press office operations including media monitoring and outreach.
• Develop strategic media activities for clinical trial data and regulations.
• Collaborate with communications teams to align messaging.

Skills

Media relations

Strategic communications

Strong writing and storytelling

AI tools proficiency

Data analytics platforms

Education

Background in journalism, communications, public policy or political affairs

Experience in neuroscience, oncology, immunology or cardiometabolic health

Job description

CK Group are recruiting for a Communications Associate to join a company in the pharmaceutical industry on a contract basis for 12 months.

Salary: £25.17 to £33.56 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

• Proven success in media relations and strategic communications.
• Experience developing and executing communications and / or public affairs campaigns.
• Strong writing and storytelling skills with the ability to tailor messages for diverse audiences.
• Ability to work across multiple markets and within a global matrixed organisation.
• Deep understanding of the regulated pharmaceutical environment.
• Background in journalism, communications, public policy or political affairs.
• Experience in neuroscience, oncology, immunology or cardiometabolic health.
• Familiarity with the healthcare and political landscape in the UK and / or Nordics.
• Proficiency with AI tools (e.g. Copilot) and data analytics platforms.
• Prior experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.

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 client’s site in Basingstoke 3 days per week with the remaining 2 days remote working.

Apply

For more information or to apply for this Communications Associate please contact the Key Accounts Team on or email. Please quote reference 155 360.

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK.

This role may be subject to a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.