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Senior Communications and External Engagement Manager - Maternity Cover
Field of work: General & Corporate Affairs
Posting Date: 30 Jan 2025
Application deadline: 7th February 2025
Location: Maidenhead SL6 3UD, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Contract type: Temporary
Job ID: 2908
Are you a Communications expert looking to make a significant business impact? In this influential role, LEO Pharma UKIE is looking for someone who can lead our strategic communications and engagement development.
Shape the LEO Pharma of tomorrow
At LEO Pharma, our mission transcends the conventional. We're on an ambitious path to become the leaders in medical dermatology worldwide.
In Communications we share a “challenge accepted” mindset and are guided by our winning behaviours of simplification, collaboration, and accountability, to achieve our goals.
Your new role
As the Senior Internal & External Engagement Manager, you will play a crucial role in developing and implementing strategies for both internal and external communications and stakeholder management.
Your primary objectives will include:
Strategy development and corporate communications:
* Developing the UKIE corporate value proposition from the Global Communications strategy and initiating local implementation.
* Working with the General Manager, the UKIE Leadership and Cultural Ambassadors to create the UKIE 2025 strategy and priorities.
* Working with our PR agency to maximise communications opportunities including key brand milestones.
* Leading the UKIE Issues Management Process and media monitoring.
* Liaising with Global Communications and the key market communicators.
Internal communications:
* Developing key strategic communications to support the General Manager & the UKIE Leadership Team. Providing thematic development, and lead design for key events including all company conferences and Team Forums.
* Maximising internal engagement for key strategic projects, including brand launches.
Patient and Patient Advisory Group engagement:
* The lead for our relationships with patients; supporting the cross-functional development of patient case studies, patient support, and patient activation projects.
* Developing strong working relationships with our Patient Advisory Group partners.
Digital Media Management:
* Overseeing the UKIE LinkedIn channel and upskilling the business in social media compliance.
* The responsibility for the management of our UKIE Corporate Website.
External Affairs:
* Supporting the leadership team with external engagement and representing LEO Pharma in key industry dermatology groups.
This role offers:
* The opportunity to lead the Communications strategy and development within the affiliate, working with and reporting directly to the UKIE Leadership Team to make a significant impact within the business. Your work will directly contribute to shaping the company's narrative and engaging our key stakeholders.
* You will have the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Global communications, marketing, medical, and compliance. This will provide you with a broader understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and allow you to build strong relationships with colleagues from various backgrounds.
To succeed in this role, we imagine that you have the following qualifications and experience:
* Experience in strategic pharmaceutical corporate communications & internal communications
* Strong understanding of the ABPI code
* Proficient with digital platforms and tools to effectively disseminate information, including LinkedIn and website management experience
* Experience in managing external agencies
* Previous experience working with and developing support materials for patients
* Managing content approval, examination & certification through PromoMats
LEO Pharma is built on collaboration, innovation and curiosity. Is this you? Can you bring this combined with strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to influence cross-functional throughout the business with high accountability and independence to the role?
Your application
You do not need to upload a cover letter but feel free to add a few sentences in your resume or CV on why this position has your interest.
Beyond the skin
Join LEO Pharma, a global leader in medical dermatology, as we go beyond the skin to make a lasting impact. Our innovative approach sets us apart. We are dedicated to leaving a legacy that positively impacts patients, colleagues, and our planet.
At LEO Pharma, we believe in the power of individuals to drive change. Our flat organizational structure empowers you to make a visible impact and offers versatile roles for professional growth. We value diversity and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, recognizing that our different perspectives, backgrounds, and attitudes enable us to make the best decisions. Join our passionate team at LEO Pharma and be yourself as we work together to make a difference.
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