Communications Partner

Roche; Fatih; On-site; TRY 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche Turkey is seeking a Communications Partner to drive strategic communication initiatives, enhance brand reputation, and shape impactful internal and external stories aligned with Roche's global vision.

You will lead digital and traditional media efforts, manage agencies, coordinate internal events, and support sponsorships and CSR initiatives to advance Roche's mission.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years in corporate communications or PR, with agency or in-house exposure.
• Strong media relations, press management, and governance experience.
• Hands-on digital comms projects, content strategies, and social channels.
• Proven ability to plan measurable communication programs and campaigns.
• Excellent written and verbal English; Turkish proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Create annual communication strategy aligned with Roche's vision.
• Guide digital comms activities per plan.
• Lead projects including localization and agency management.
• Develop comms for brands/products via brand reviews.
• Plan and execute digital initiatives and social media strategies.
• Lead 360-degree external and internal comms with Patient Affairs.
• Manage brand crisis and issues; governance across local channels.
• Oversee agencies, sponsorships, CSR partnerships as needed.
• Support internal engagement with People & Culture.
• Plan town halls and internal events.

Skills

Media relations

Public relations

Digital communications

Campaign management

Agency governance

Turkish & English

Job description

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

We are looking for a Communications Partner to drive strategic communication initiatives, enhance brand reputation, and shape impactful internal and external stories aligned with Roche's global vision.

Responsibilities

• Create annual communication strategic plan aligned with Roche's vision
• Consult Roche's digital communication activities in line with the Annual Communication Strategic Plan
• Create and implement projects (including global project localization) that will increase Roche's corporate reputation (agency management, event planning, creative process, communication activities and reporting to executive level and region)
• Develop and execute communication strategies for business/products via active participation to brand reviews
• Plan, coordinate, and execute digital initiatives and social media management strategies for disease areas and relevant projects
• Create and lead 360-degree communication activities (Both external & internal) & disease awareness projects in coordination with Patient Affairs Team (pitch processes, agency briefing, creative process, content creation, agency management, event planning, reporting)
• Manage brand-based communication crisis and issues
• Drive issue and crisis management governance by organizing necessary frameworks, processes, and content across local channels.
• Monitor media (traditional & digital) and report outcomes instantly
• Manage Roche-contracted agencies (pitch processes, follow-up on performance/satisfaction, fee agreements, etc.)
• Help create and support corporate social responsibility projects aligned with global guidance
• Evaluate corporate sponsorship opportunities and execute selected partnerships
• Support internal employee engagement initiatives in collaboration with People&Culture team
• Plan, coordinate and support internal activities such as town hall meetings, cycle meetings etc.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-5 years of experience in Corporate Communications or Public Relations (Agency or In-house experience across various industries is welcome)
• Strong experience in media relations, press management, and agency governance
• Hands-on experience in managing end-to-end digital communication projects, content strategies, and social media channels
• Proven experience of developing and executing measurable communication programs and campaigns
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Highly collaborative mindset with a strong ability to work in cross‑functional teams and agile environments
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in both Turkish and English

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100'000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life‑changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let's build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.