Start date: June/July 2026 End date: 6-month contract (with the chance of extension) Workload: 80-100% 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:
* 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 the company’s communication 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 client’s 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 client’s 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
Your Profil:
* 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 work 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 – German is an advantage
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