Corporate Communications Manager

Corporate Communications Manager

Experis IT Switzerland is urgently looking for a Head of Corporate Communications Manager to join one of their clients in Zurich, a globally renowned Pharmaceutical organization with a fantastic brand! For this role we are looking for a candidate ideally with experience in a similar role to start ASAP who can speak fluent English, if you speak German this would be a big advantage!

ACCOUNTABILITIES

* Propose and implement communications plans, employee engagement communications activities/campaigns to support understanding of business strategic priorities and/or global corporate initiatives/projects.
* Create digital, video and print communications.
* Support in creating and delivering executive presentations.
* Lead for creative and messaging across channels.
* Manage EUCAN online channels: Yammer/EUCAN page, etc. regarding content update, as relevant, and design/"look", incl. leveraging local news to channels managed by global corporate communications.
* Propose concept for enhancing employee engagement and regular news flow/targeted to defined key audiences for owned channels.
* Create/coordinate editorial calendar, ensure regular publication flow across owned channels and calendar for internal employee (eg Town Halls) or other relevant events as well as support with preparations for such events (eg presentations) as applicable.
* Collaborate with external communications/PR agencies to develop creative campaigns, coordinate pitch proposals incl. ensuring input from/alignment with relevant internal functions.
* Liaison with global teams on new Intranet developments, support the implementation of new features, cascade information to country communications leads, support in the roll-out, as relevant.
* Collaborate closely with EUCAN external communications for all external facing activities, eg social media, media engagement, issues management, ensuring alignment and coordination at all times.
* Coordinate with local communicators on issues that require alignment with region.

EXPERIENCE

* 5-10 years' experience in a communications role.
* Education: University degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or similar.
* Languages: Fluency in English (mandatory), additional European languages an advantage.
* Demonstrate good understanding of and experience in visual graphic design and artwork production processes.
* Copy writing and creative messaging experience.
* Graphic design skills eg Adobe Photoshop.
* Proficient with MS PowerPoint and Excel.
* Agency management (not mandatory).
* Understanding of healthcare industry an advantage.
* Experience working in a corporate environment/Matrix organization.
* Understanding of social media and its potential for the organization.
* Experience in using tools, eg SharePoint, Hootsuite, etc.
* Proof-reading and editing experience.

CAPABILITIES

* Excellent written and verbal skills.
* Strong customer focus and stakeholder management skills.
* High proficiency as a multi-tasker and project/event manager.
* Excellent organization and time-management skills.
* Quick learner.
* Cultural sensitivity/experience and adaptability working in a multi-cultural environment
* Creative thinker and problem solver.
* Ability to work within tight deadlines.
* Comfortable with digital tools.

Don't hesitate and send us your CV and testimonials today through the link in the advert. In case of any questions please contact MIKEY MCLEAN. Please only apply if you have an EU or Swiss nationality. Experis IT is Europe's leading IT&T recruitment agency.