Global Head of Communications, Biotech and Diagnostics, London

Hanson Search; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotech and diagnostics company is seeking a Global Head of Communications to lead the development and execution of the global communications strategy. The role requires someone adept at managing internal and external communications and increasing brand awareness through effective media relations.

Qualifications

• Proven success in executing communications strategies and campaigns globally.
• Experience in navigating complex organizations.
• Must have experience in pharmaceutical and scientific communications.

Responsibilities

• Drive long- and short-term global communications strategy.
• Develop and engage internal and external storytelling.
• Raise company profile in biotech and academic worlds.

Skills

Communications strategy execution

Media relations

Internal communications

Pharmaceutical industry knowledge

C-Suite engagement

Story development

Job description

Global Head of Communications Job, based in London with frequent European and Global travel I am working with a leading biotech and diagnostics company who are looking to hire a Global Head of Communications. As the senior lead you will be developing and executing the global communications strategy across external corporate and brand communications in line with the business strategy, including proactive corporate and brand reputation management, executive visible leadership, internal and leadership communications as well as media relations.

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 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

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