Start date: June/July 6
End date: 6-month contract (with the chance of extension)
Workload: -%
Workmodel: Contracting
Location: Rotkreuz (2 days per week in the office, with 1 day per month in the Basel office)
Info: travel activities within Switzerland
Your Responsibilities:
1. Develop and execute cross-portfolio planning and measurement, with a focus on creating and delivering integrated communications strategies that inspire, equip, engage and align key audiences
2. Develop, enhance and communicate the companies communication strategies and solutions through leading external communications, public relations and internal employee communications
3. Collaborate closely with the Head of Portfolio Strategy, Customer Area Communication Business Partners and the Leadership Team to ensure impactful, integrated and measurable communications in support of business priorities
4. Co-create and deliver on Global Communication topics and projects as part of the clients Communications team - where applicable, manage external vendors to meet business objectives within defined scope, timeline and budgetary guidelines
5. Define ways of working, resource allocation and outcome-based planning to build operational efficiency with the clients broader, Diagnostics and Group Communications’ community
6. Regularly evaluate, measure and report on the effectiveness of our communication activities using innovative tools (e.g. GenAI) to drive consistency and assure best practice communications, including development of digital/social capabilities based on Global Communications standards
7. Ensure all company compliance and ethics standards are met; guide and mentor project teams, supporting affiliate communicators and lead through influence
Your Profil:
8. Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required in Communications, Journalism or Marketing with a proven track record in creating organisational success through integrated communication efforts
9. At least 2 years of related global/regional business experience as in-house corporate communicator, preferably within the Pharma, Diagnostics, Medical Device or Consumer Healthcare industry
10. Experience leading, developing and executing communications strategies, initiatives and plans within complex, matrixed organisations
11. Strong executive presence with the ability to quickly assimilate business needs and circumstances and effectively advise others
12. Self-motivated and able to thrive in a non-hierarchical, self-organising environment, where teams form around projects and initiatives
13. Demonstrated ability to prioritise multiple projects and works well under pressure and tight deadlines
14. Strong communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
15. Highly effective at distilling complex and sometimes voluminous content into clear, concise and engaging communications
16. High interpersonal skills, demonstrated excellence in relationship building, intercultural sensitivity and partnering at all levels
17. Experience in digital transformation and change management strategies, activities, communications and execution is preferred
18. Fluency in English is required - German is an advantage