We are supporting our customer, a global market leader in healthcare innovation dedicated to improving patients' lives worldwide, in the search for an experienced Senior Communications Business Partner (m/f/d). In this strategic role, you will play a key part in shaping and delivering impactful, cross-portfolio communication strategies, supporting business performance, organisational effectiveness, and the visibility of the organisation's commitment to patients.
Description: Background:
As the Communications Business Partner, you will play an important role in building a communications strategy at a cross-portfolio level to drive business performance, enhance organisational culture and strengthen visibility of our commitment to patients. You will have a portfolio remit spanning the RCore Lab Customer Area, helping to maximise collaboration, flexibility and impact by balancing Customer Area priorities in line with client and Group Communications strategy.
Reporting to the Head of RDS Portfolio Strategy, you will develop and execute integrated communication strategies to inform, engage and inspire internal and external audiences in close collaboration with other members of the RDS Communications team, the RDS Customer Areas, affiliates and cross-functional colleagues. You must have exceptional communication skills, be a critical systems thinker, and have the ability to foster relationships at all levels.
The Perfect Candidate possesses extensive corporate communications experience, particularly in engaging with external media, leaders, and employees, with a strong emphasis on external audiences. This individual is strategic, collaborative, and curious, demonstrating a growth mindset and active listening skills. They can influence leaders and colleagues, and effectively coach on communication delivery. A creative systems thinker, the candidate can grasp the bigger picture and translate complex needs or challenges into integrated, measurable plans. Strong prioritization and planning abilities are essential.
Tasks & Responsibilities:
* 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.
* Develop, enhance and communicate strategies and solutions through leading external communications, public relations and internal employee communications.
* 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.
* Co-create and deliver on Global Communication topics and projects as part of the Communications team. Where applicable, manage external vendors to meet business objectives within defined scope, timeline and budgetary guidelines.
* Define ways of working, resource allocation and outcome-based planning to build operational efficiency with the broader Diagnostics and Group Communications' community.
* 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.
* Ensure all company compliance and ethics standards are met; guide and mentor project teams, supporting affiliate communicators and lead through influence.
Must Haves:
* 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
* 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
* Experience leading, developing and executing communications strategies, initiatives and plans within complex, matrixed organisations
* Strong executive presence with the ability to quickly assimilate business needs and circumstances and effectively advise others
* Self-motivated and able to thrive in a non-hierarchical, self-organising environment, where teams form around projects and initiatives
* Demonstrated ability to prioritise multiple projects and works well under pressure and tight deadlines • Strong communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
* Highly effective at distilling complex and sometimes voluminous content into clear, concise and engaging communications
* High interpersonal skills, demonstrated excellence in relationship building, intercultural sensitivity and partnering at all levels
* Experience in digital transformation and change management strategies, activities, communications and execution is preferred
* Fluency in English is required
* Nice to Haves: German
General Information:
* Start Date: 01.06.2026
* Latest Possible Start Date: 01.07.2026
* Planned Duration of Employment: 6 months
* Extension: Likely
* Workplace: Rotkreuz
* Workload: 80 - 100%
* Home Office: Yes, with 2 days in the office preferred due to team / stakeholder meetings and interactions. Rotkreuz for 2 days in office with occasional / 1x per month day in Basel office.
* Travel: Yes, within Switzerland