Global Communications Director, International Strategy

Jobtailor; Maidenhead; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CSL Behring in Maidenhead seeks an experienced senior communications leader to drive the international strategy and advise senior executives on messaging, speeches, and leadership positioning. You will lead planning for significant regulatory, business, and reputational issues and oversee internal communications across markets.

The role entails building and guiding a team, establishing governance standards, and representing communications for key brands across international regions.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of communications experience including corporate, executive, and issues management.
• Experience in pharmaceutical/biotech/healthcare or similarly regulated industries.
• Proven advisory experience with senior executives and leadership teams.
• Experience leading communications programs in global or multinational settings.
• Track record handling complex, sensitive, or high-profile issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of international communications strategy aligned with global priorities.
• Advise the International Leadership Team and executives on messaging and leadership positioning.
• Oversee communications planning and response for regulatory, business, and reputational issues.
• Own international internal communications including employee engagement platforms and forums.
• Provide communications leadership for key brands and therapeutic areas across markets.
• Build and lead a communications team.
• Establish governance and standards across international markets.
• Serve as the communications partner to the SVP of International.
• Report to the Head of Global Communications, CSL Behring, Vifor and Plasma.
• Oversee a team of five.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Executive advisory

Global communications

Tools

Employee engagement platforms

Leadership forums

Job description

CSL Behring in Maidenhead seeks an experienced senior communications leader to drive the international strategy and advise senior executives on messaging, speeches, and leadership positioning. You will lead planning for significant regulatory, business, and reputational issues and oversee internal communications across markets.

The role entails building and guiding a team, establishing governance standards, and representing communications for key brands across international regions.