Manager of Corporate Affairs; Communications

Position: Manager of Corporate Affairs (Communications)
Location: New York

## The Manager of Corporate Affairs Communications (covering Lab Operations & Imaging Services) is responsible for helping with the development of plans and driving execution of corporate communications in line with the Antech lab operations and business strategies including proactive corporate and brand reputation management, executive visible leadership, change management, internal and leadership communications, including leading on issues management for lab operations.  

The role will drive communications across our global Antech veterinary laboratory operations and imaging services as well as partner with the broader Science & Diagnostics divisional and/or Mars Petcare communications programs and initiatives as required. We are looking for someone who believes, like us, that a research-driven enterprise dedicated to world-class science and diagnostics can succeed by discovering and ultimately delivering science, health technology and data-led innovations that drive our Purpose to make A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS.
* ## Minimum of 5 years of experience in in-house and/or agency communications, ideally in a health care setting.* ## Public Relations/Communication Degree; or other related Degree or Diploma* ## Strong and broad background in communications in the human or animal medical, health, med tech or diagnostics space* ## Robust media relations experience.* ## Experience in leading successful strategy and outputs for content for digital and social media.
* ## Strong written and verbal communication skills.* ## Proven track record of working successfully with both executives and subject matter experts.* ## Knowledge of key science and technical media/press/influencers (including science, AI, diagnostics, veterinary).* ## Experience in international and intercultural settings.* ## Fluency in English* ## Excellent writing, oral and interpersonal skills* ## Knowledge and experience in scientific publications and congresses* ## Demonstrable experience of a key role is setting strategy and creating integrated communications plans is essential.
* ## Peer relation skills essential and the ability to get things done through both formal and informal networks.* ## Desire to be part of a team that is making A Better World For Pets.* ## Comfort in continuously acquiring knowledge and dealing with complexity and ambiguity* ## Sound decision quality, critical thinking and judgment skills are essential* ## Experience in managing internal cross-company and external strategic alliances.
* ## Experience in communications in an animal or human health care setting.* ## Experience working with global teams.* ## Flexible, agile and quick thinking* ## Able to work within a layered and decentralized business* ## Able to synthesize multiple levels of information and translate into relevant and targeted communications* ## Highly motivated, organized, self-starter with a demonstrated track record of achievement.
* ## Comfort around ambiguity and ability to influence without authority* ## Ability to be agile and flexible with changing needs of the business and team* ## Innovative approach to communications with a hunger to learn and grow new skills* ## Great at developing new relationships, driving positive change, and highly innovative* ## The opportunity to learn, develop and take charge of your own career.
* ## An industry competitive compensation package including generous benefits* ## Commitment to our Purpose and our Five Principles.* ## An inclusive environment where Associates feel valued, supported and comfortable being themselves at work.* ## The opportunity to work cross functionally, add value and impact.
* All Full-time associates are eligible for the following benefits and more:
* Paid Time Off & Holidays
* Medical, Dental, Vision (Multiple Plans Available)
* Basic Life (Company Paid) & Supplemental Life
* Short and Long Term Disability (Company Paid)
* Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts
* Paid Parental Leave
* 401(k) with company match
* Tuition/Continuing

Education Reimbursement
* Life Assistance Program
* Pet Care Discounts
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