Associate Director, Key Markets Communications, Specialty Care

About This Role

This role is responsible for coordinating communications initiatives across Global Specialty Care's priority markets, with a strong focus on integrated country/global ways of working and capabilities to support priority launches. The Associate Director will also provide strategic executive communications support to the Head of Markets, Specialty Care, building their reputation and visibility as an industry leader.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic communications counsel to the Head of Key Markets on internal and external communications opportunities and challenges
• Develops high-quality content including speeches, presentations, town halls, Q&As, leadership messages, and thought leadership pieces
• Manages the communications rhythm for the Head of Key Markets across multiple channels (LinkedIn, Viva Engage, all-hands meetings, country visits, leadership forums)
• Anticipates communications needs and proactively develops content and strategies to support the Head of Key Markets' engagement with internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborates with corporate communications and business operations to ensure messaging consistency and strategic alignment
• Partners with communications colleagues across Specialty Care franchises, regions, and corporate affairs to drive best practices in ways of working
• Establishes and maintains a consistent rhythm of business communications, ensuring stakeholders are informed and engaged
• Coordinates cross-functional communications initiatives across priority markets, ensuring consistency while respecting regional nuances and cultural considerations
• Develops and implements measurement frameworks to evaluate the effectiveness of global to local communications initiatives and optimize strategies based on insights

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree
• 7-10 years of experience in corporate communications and/or a public relations agency environment
• 7-10 years of writing and editing experience
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic communication plans across a variety of channels
• Proven experience in project management
• Experience developing communications assets using a variety of digital platforms (SharePoint, Viva Engage, Canva, Contact Monkey, Sprinklr, etc.)
• Proven ability to develop successful working relationships with a variety of teams, leaders and stakeholders
• Proven ability to operate with a global mindset, with knowledge and respect for diverse backgrounds and perspectives
• Ability to think creatively, offer solutions, and multi-task on a variety of projects simultaneously
• Expert judgment in making critical decisions and recommendations on issues impacting brand and reputation

Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required
• Between 7-10 years of experience in corporate communications and/or a public relations agency environment and 7-10 years of writing and editing experience

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits