Communications Manager, Surgery EMEA

Leiden Bio Science Park; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Leiden Bio Science Park in the Netherlands is seeking a Communications Manager, Surgery, EMEA to lead an integrated communications strategy for the region. You will work with the Surgery BU CPA team to translate business priorities into clear campaigns across external, media, internal and digital channels.

This role requires a 3+ year background in communications within healthcare or regulated industries, strong writing and stakeholder skills, and the ability to collaborate across regional and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in communications, corporate affairs, or public affairs.
• Experience supporting commercial businesses, preferably in healthcare, medtech, or regulated industries.
• Deep knowledge of the EMEA region and its nuances.
• Strong writing, storytelling, and communication skills.
• Familiar with IT systems for story posting and distribution channels.

Responsibilities

• Execute EMEA communications strategy for the Surgery BU in EMEA, aligned to growth priorities and key milestones.
• Serve as a communications partner on business initiatives, translating priorities into clear campaigns.
• Execute integrated communications across media, executive, internal, and digital channels.
• Own channel management connected to Communications initiatives.
• Partner across region and functions to align activity and approvals.
• Collaborate with local external agencies and freelancers to maximize impact.
• Use data and insights to improve effectiveness and leverage global reports.

Skills

External Communications

Internal Communications

Project Communications

Stakeholder Management

Agile Decision Making

Branding

Brand Reputation Management

Business Communications

Communications Measurement

Corporate Communications Strategy

Leadership

Team Management

Relationship Building

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Job Description:

We are looking for a new communications Manager, Surgery, EMEA to join our team. The Communications Manager, Surgery, EMEA role will be a key member of a dedicated Surgery BU CPA team to help execute an integrated communications strategy across EMEA. This role will suit an early career communicator who can focus on growth priorities within the region, supporting innovation milestones, strengthening reputation, and engaging key stakeholders across priority markets – using a mix of external, media, internal and digital communications channels to reach key audiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute EMEA communications strategy for the Surgery BU in EMEA, aligned to growth priorities and key milestones. The role will work across all platforms and initiatives in the BU.
• Serve as a communications partner on key business communication initiatives, helping to translate business priorities into clear, compelling campaigns.
• Execute integrated communications across media, executive, internal, and digital channels, in partnership with other member of the Surgery EMEA Communications & Public Affairs team.
• Responsible for owning channel management (HOME, DLs, newsletter development etc…) connected to Communications initiatives.
• Partner across region and functions (e.g. Legal, Regulatory, Government Affairs and global Media Relations) to align communications activity and approvals.
• Work closely with local external agency and freelance relationships to maximize impact and delivery of campaigns.
• Use data and insights to continuously improve effectiveness and fully leverage global reports to accelerate execution and learnings.

Ways of working

• Operate effectively in a matrixed environment, partnering across business, functional, and regional teams.
• Build strong relationships with leaders, Marketing and sources of content for Communications campaigns.
• Contribute to a strong, inclusive team culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Would suit up and coming communications professional with 3+ years of experience in communications, corporate affairs, or public affairs to combine knowhow with delivery.
• Demonstrated experience supporting commercial businesses, preferably in healthcare, medtech, or regulated industries.
• Deep knowledge of EMEA region and specific nuances.
• Strong writing, storytelling, and communication skills.
• Strong IT familiarity and willingness to learn new systems (story posting, distribution channels etc…)

Required Skills

• External Communication
• Internal Communications
• Project Communications
• Stakeholder Management

Preferred Skills

• Agile Decision Making
• Branding
• Brand Reputation Management
• Business Communications
• Communications MeasurementCorporate Communications Strategy
• Corporate Management
• Cultural Communications
• Developing Others
• Employer Branding
• Expectation Management
• Inclusive Leadership
• Influencer Knowledge
• Integrated Marketing Communications
• Leadership
• Relationship Building
• Risk Assessments
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Team Management