Global Head of Communications, Biotech and Diagnostics, London

Hanson Search; City Of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotech firm based in London seeks a visionary Global Head of Communications to design and implement a comprehensive communications strategy. The role demands expertise in internal and external communications, experience in the pharmaceutical sector, and the ability to work closely with senior leadership. This high-profile position entails frequent international travel and aims to enhance the company's global narrative and standing in the industry.

Qualifications

• Proven success in executing communications strategies and campaigns globally.
• Proven success in internal and external communications.
• Experience in pharmaceutical and scientific communications.
• Experience in Leadership visibility and working with the C-Suite.

Responsibilities

• Establish and drive the long- and short-term global communications strategy.
• Develop and drive effective internal and external storytelling.
• Drive awareness of the brand in the biotech field.
• Raise company profile with a view to cultivating partnerships.
• Lead internal brand allies and execute local initiatives.
• Inspire employees to excel in performance.

Job description

Global Head of Communications Job, based in London with frequent European and Global travel

A leading biotech and diagnostics company is seeking a visionary and strategic Global Head of Communications, based in London with frequent European and international travel.

As the senior lead, you will design and deliver a global communications strategy across external brand and corporate communications, executive visibility, internal engagement, and proactive media relations. This is a high-profile role at the intersection of healthcare, science, and corporate reputation, offering the chance to shape the company’s narrative on a global stage

Knowledge/Experience – Head of Communications Job:

• Proven success in executing communications strategies and campaigns globally.
• Proven success in internal and external communications
• Proven success in navigating complex organisations.
• Must have experience in pharmaceutical and scientific communications,
• Experience in Leadership visibility and working with the C-Suite
• Must be agile, and thrives in an entrepreneurial environment with high levels of diplomacy

Key Responsibilities – Head of Communications Job:

• Help establish and drive the long- and short-term global communications strategy for corporate communications, internal communications, media strategy, digital and social strategy, story development and agency management.
• Develop and drive effective and engaging internal and external storytelling that is relevant and effective at engaging a variety of audiences.
• Drive awareness of the brand as the world leaders in their field enhancing online and social-media presence driving media strategy to increase awareness and publication in markets with key facilities
• Raise company profile in the biotech and academic worlds, with a view to cultivating partnerships and licensing discussions
• Cultivate and lead internal brand allies, helping them to execute local initiatives and roll out the global strategy.
• Inspire employees to excel in performance and deliver on company commitments

If you have the relevant experience and this opportunity sounds interesting to you, please get in touch with our team including a copy of your CV as soon as possible via the form below.

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