Communications Lead Global Operations (M/F/D)

/Grunenthal Group; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Bilingual daycare

Supplementary health insurance

E-bike leasing and charging

Job summary

A Grünenthal Group procura um Communications Lead Global Operations (m/f/d) para dirigir a estratégia de comunicação da área Global Operations, traduzindo iniciativas de transformação em narrativas claras e cativantes.

Colaborará com liderança global, atuando como consultor estratégico e mentor de equipas de comunicação, promovendo excelência e melhores práticas. Deslocações esporádicas e modelo de trabalho híbrido integram o papel, com atuação em um contexto internacional.

Qualifications

• 8+ anos de experiência em comunicação sênior com stakeholders
• Ensino superior em Comunicação/PR/ Jornalismo/ Marketing ou área relacionada
• Experiência prática em ambientes de comunicação (agency ou in-house)
• Aptidão para trabalhar com liderança sênior e stakeholders
• Compreensão de ambientes operacionais/manufatureiros
• Inglês fluente e espanhol avançado
• Flexibilidade para deslocações e trabalho híbrido

Responsibilities

• Desenvolver e orientar a estratégia de comunicação para Global Operations
• Alinhar mensagens entre funções, regiões e níveis de liderança
• Atuar como consultor estratégico de comunicação para a Head of Global Operations
• Capacitar líderes seniores e equipas de comunicação global
• Identificar e apoiar canais de comunicação internos/externos
• Colaborar com a equipa Global Communications

Skills

Stakeholder influence

Cross-cultural collaboration

Leadership coaching

Operational/manufacturing knowledge

English + Spanish fluency

Travel flexibility Aachen

Senior communications

Education

University degree in Communications or related field

Job description

Communications Lead Global Operations (m/f/d)

Empresa : /grunenthal Group Tipo de Emprego : Periodo Integral Lisbon, Portugal

Descrição do Emprego - Communications Lead Global Operations (m/f/d)

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

Sobre a empresa

/grunenthal Group

Grünenthal is a global leader in pain management and related diseases. Our purpose is to change lives for the better – and innovation is our passion. We focus our activities on moving towards our vision of a world free of pain.