Responsibilities

• Enhance and lead a clear, cohesive narrative for Chiesi UK, aligned with our long-term strategy, business values and tone of voice.
• Develop and oversee integrated communications programmes and plans across internal and external audiences.
• Advise the UK Leadership Team on communications strategy, issues management, crisis communications and reputation management.
• Lead strategic external communications across multiple channels, including (but not limited to) digital and traditional channels, including press, social media, website content, videos, blogs, speeches and infographics.
• Act as the primary point of contact for UK and global press releases, working closely with relevant brand teams.
• Lead our internal communications and employee engagement approach, supporting organisational change and strengthening company culture.
• Build effective relationships across the UK affiliate, Global Communications, other affiliates and external partners.
• Manage agency and vendor relationships, together with communications and employee engagement budgets.
• Lead and develop the UK communications team.
• Ensure all communications activities are delivered to a high professional standard and comply with relevant company procedures and the ABPI Code of Practice.

Requirements

• Significant experience of communications strategy, campaign development and implementation.
• A proven ability to work with media professionals and deliver successful campaigns across a range of channels, which may include social media, television, radio and press.
• Strong writing skills, with the ability to adapt communications for different audiences and channels.
• Experience of internal communications and employee engagement.
• Expertise in reputation and issues management, including crisis communications.
• Strong leadership, influencing, stakeholder management and networking skills.
• Experience of managing and developing people.
• An understanding of sustainability themes, data analytics and marketing principles.
• A degree-level education or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
• Experience within the pharmaceutical sector would be highly desirable. We would also welcome applications from candidates with relevant experience gained in another regulated industry.

Benefits

• We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including pension, private medical and dental cover, 25 days’ annual leave and an annual bonus scheme.