Director, Corporate Affairs and Communications Ireland

BeOne continues to grow at a rapid pace with challenging and exciting opportunities for experienced professionals. When considering candidates, we look for scientific and business professionals who are highly motivated, collaborative, and most importantly, share our passionate interest in fighting cancer.

General Description:

Under the direction of the General Manager UK & Ireland, the incumbent is responsible for representing BeOne amongst a broad variety of stakeholders, frequently interacting with them and communicating BeOne’s vision and mission.

The Director, Corporate Affairs & Communications translates the international/global corporate affairs strategy for the national market, establishing BeOne as a credible and valued partner in the UK & Ireland markets. The holder of this role is responsible for achieving defined corporate affairs targets supported by defined resources and investment budgets whilst working closely and collaboratively with both the UK & Ireland affiliate team and the European/Global Corporate Affairs organisations.

Essential Functions of the job:

Setting and executing the Corporate Affairs & Communications strategy (communication, Government Affairs, Corporate Affairs, & Public affairs) for BeOne in the UK & Ireland Establishing and maintaining relationships with a broad variety of stakeholder groups including government relations, healthcare organisations, trade associations, working groups, and relevant medical societies (with a focus on oncology and haematology)
Steering the planning and execution of strategic initiatives and programs with the above stakeholders

The incumbent is a key and active member of the UK & Ireland Leadership Team and plays a major role in the co-creation and execution of the local vision, mission and strategy

Enhancing and protecting BeOne reputation:

Finding new ways and opportunities to lift our reputation amongst relevant external stakeholders in the UK & Ireland Develop communications strategies and resources to support business priorities incl. the development of aligned messaging helping the organisation telling a compelling story

Equip and train leaders to engage stakeholders with confidence and credibility; elevate GM visibility and establish as a go-to-voice in oncology

Support employee engagement and lead internal communications through regular communications and celebration of key milestones; support leaders in change management.

Increase awareness on our products in the haemato-oncology market

Develop and implement locally the ESG strategy:
Lead development and implementation of a local Environmental, Social, and Governance strategy

Champion sustainability initiatives to ensure compliance with the NHS Net Zero Supplier Roadmap Define the UK & Ireland corporate narrative around access to medicine, health equity, and clinical trial transparency to build trust with local stakeholders

Represent the organisation in UK and Irish government forums and industry trade bodies to shape emerging environmental and public health legislation

Audit and align local lobbying activities, political engagement, and trade association memberships with corporate ESG commitments

Co-create surround sound campaigns to amplify disease awareness, accelerate access across media and digital platforms.

Champion and stimulate engagement in disease area charitable activities and community events.

Public/Government Affairs:
Develop and implement public affairs strategies to position BeOne as a leading oncology company and increase awareness of our products

Position BeOne and build stable and trusted relationships with governments officials, trade associations and policy influencers with a particular focus on oncology and haematology.

Keeping management informed of any healthcare developments which are relevant to strategy implementation and development

Counsel the leadership team on political and regulatory risks, including the evolution of UK healthcare policy and compliance with Ireland’s CSRD frameworks

Manages and plans the expense budget for all Corporate Affairs activities

Identify agencies/vendors/technologies/tools that can benefit the execution of the Corporate Affairs Strategy Project management (contracts, invoicing, communication) for Corporate Affairs activities and projects together with admin support

Measure the impact of CA activities through defined performance metrics

Work in close collaboration with the Global and European Corporate Affairs team at BeOne and representing the local…