Assistant Manager, Corporate Communications

NOVUGEN PHARMA (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD.; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Shah Alam is seeking a Corporate Communications Manager to oversee branding and strategic communications. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in corporate communications, proficient in various media channels, and skilled in content creation. This role involves managing internal communications, media relations, and corporate visibility, along with driving employee engagement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years related experience in Corporate Communications in MNCs.
• Ability to draw conclusions from data and make recommendations on maximizing campaign ROI.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and influence effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure communication plans align with brand positioning.
• Develop and maintain brand guidelines for consistency.
• Manage internal media and communication releases.

Skills

Storytelling

Content creation

Media Relations

Crisis Management

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in communications, public relations, journalism or related field

MBA

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Eloqua

Salesforce.com

Filmora

Canva

Adobe Suite

Job description

Novugen is a wholly owned subsidiary of SciTech International, a UAE-based group with over 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry. We specialize in venturing into strategic healthcare businesses and developing world‑class healthcare facilities across the globe.

About the role

• A brand custodian to ensure internal and external communication plans are in line with Novugen’s brand positioning and strategy for Head Office, subsidiaries and country affiliates e.g. Novugen USA.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of brand guidelines to ensure consistent messaging and visual identity across all communication channels.
• Focal point for all internal media and communications release including announcement of key project wins, new product launches, company‑wide events, memos, newsletters etc on behalf of CEO office.
• Conceptualize and design printed as well as digital marcom materials such as news releases, annual reports, media advisory, email and event invitation templates, corporate videos and presentation decks and/or customised collaterals.
• Partner with cross functional departments and assist with events through communications expertise to enhance the corporate branding.
• Planning, executing media outreach strategies and deliver all corporate communications material to convey messages and images consistent with the Company’s mission and strategy.
• Conduct media monitoring and regular market research and competitor analysis focusing on communication efforts, media strategies and branding activities.
• Support in crisis communications efforts, moderate website contents as well as social media platforms and filter media and public enquiries.
• Raise the visibility of Senior Leaders on social media and public speaking forums.
• Support in the Corporate Communications department budget planning exercise.
• Assist in managing relationships with media outlets, industry influencers, and other external stakeholders.
• Manage provider database and carry out credentialing of vendors; partner with design house, marketing agencies for collaterals, giveaways, corporate gifts, mementos, awards and other merchandise.
• Proactively conduct sanity check on Corporate Communications database to ensure data integrity and hygiene.
• Keep abreast with emerging media coverage and industry trends to identify opportunities and risk impact; propose latest communications strategies to Management for continuous improvement.
• Partner with Human Resources or Novugen Social Club committee in driving employee engagement activities by providing communications expertise.
• To lead CSR program management and execution.

About you

• Bachelor’s Degree holder in communications, public relations, journalism or a related field; an MBA would be considered a vital asset.
• Minimum 5 years related experience in Corporate Communications in MNCs.
• Proficient in storytelling, content creation and designing skills.
• Proficient in utilizing various communication channels, including traditional and social media as well as internal communication platforms.
• Ability to draw conclusions from data and make recommendations on maximising campaign ROI.
• Excellent time management, planning and organizational skills.
• Knowledge in Media Relations and Crisis Management Communique are advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficient in using CRM, Design and Video Editing tools such as Eloqua, Salesforce.com, Filmora, Canva, Adobe Suite, Vectornator, Visme, Stencil, Snappa or equivalent.