Communications Lead Global Operations (m/f/d)

Grünenthal Group; Origgio; Ibrido; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

30 holidays + 6-8 bridging days

Bilingual daycare Karlinis

Supplementary health insurance

E-bike leasing and EV charging

Descrizione del lavoro

Grünenthal Group is seeking a seasoned communications leader to drive the overall strategy for Global Operations and transform business priorities into compelling narratives across manufacturing and supply chain functions.

You will advise senior leaders, coach communication teams, and influence stakeholders across regions while collaborating with the Global Communications group to deliver high-impact initiatives.

Competenze

• 8+ years of experience in a senior communications role advising a variety of senior stakeholders.
• Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Business Administration or related field.
• Proven hands-on experience in agency or in-house communication environments.
• Ability to work across hierarchy levels and influence senior leadership and executives.
• Strong understanding of operational and manufacturing environments.
• Native or near-native English with fluency in Spanish.
• Willingness to work in Aachen at least two times per month and occasional travel (Italy, Portugal, Latin America).

Mansioni

• Develop and steer the overall communication strategy for Global Operations, translating business strategy and transformation initiatives into clear, compelling narratives.
• Drive alignment and engagement across a complex global operations network by ensuring consistent, strategic messaging across functions, regions and leadership levels.
• Act as a trusted strategic communications advisor and sparring partner to the Head of Global Operations and the leadership team.
• Build communication capabilities across the organization by coaching senior leaders and mentoring communication teams.
• Identify and leverage internal and external communication channels (town halls, videos, intranet, social media, events, annual reports).
• Collaborate closely with the Global Communications team on cross-functional initiatives.

Conoscenze

Senior communications

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Public speaking

Formazione

University degree in Communications or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

Professional | Permanent | Full-time | Hybrid

Our Corporate Functions teams make sure everything at Grünenthal runs smoothly by bringing together people with a wide range of skills - from experts in finance, IT, HR, law and compliance through to business strategists and creative media minds. If you're a great collaborator and a strong communicator, you'll feel right at home here. Join our team and join forces with colleagues across our business to maximise our company’s positive impact on patients and their families.

What The Job Looks Like

• Develop and steer the overall communication strategy for Global Operations, translating business strategy and transformation initiatives into clear, compelling narratives
• Drive alignment and engagement across a complex global operations network (covering manufacturing, supply chain and related functions) by ensuring consistent, strategic messaging across functions, regions and leadership levels
• Act as a trusted strategic communications advisor and sparring partner to the Head of Global Operations and the leadership team, shaping high-impact communication aligned with business priorities
• Build communication capabilities across the organization by coaching senior leaders and mentoring communication teams, fostering excellence and best-practice sharing globally
• Identify and leverage internal and external communication channels (e.g., town halls, videos, leadership roadshows, intranet, social media, website, events, annual reports)
• Collaborate closely with the Global Communications team on cross-functional initiatives

What You'll Bring To The Table

• At least 8 years of experience in a senior communication role, advising a variety of senior stakeholders
• University degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Business Administration or a related field
• Proven hands-on experience in agency or in-house communication environments
• Proven ability to work effectively across hierarchy levels and influence stakeholders, including close collaboration with senior leadership and executives
• Strong understanding of operational and manufacturing environments
• Native or near-native proficiency in English and fluency in Spanish required
• Flexibility to work in Aachen at least two times per month and occasional business travel (e.g. Italy, Portugal and Latin America)

What Are Some Of The Local Benefits

• 30 holidays, plus 6-8 bridging days and possibility to convert salary into up to 5 additional holidays
• Bilingual daycare centre "Karlinis" and holiday activities for employees' children
• Supplementary company health insurance
• (E-) Bike leasing and e-charging stations

"This is a unique opportunity to shape and lead communication across our Global Operations network. If you are passionate about storytelling, collaboration and driving engagement across an international environment, we would love to hear from you."

Matthew Gary Crabb , the Hiring Manager