Associate Director, Global Communications

Overview

Are you passionate about making a difference in the healthcare industry? Join our company to lead communications for the Asia Pacific region and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our medicines and vaccines portfolios. We are looking for a dynamic, strategic communicator who can drive impactful initiatives and enhance our company's reputation across the region. If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge, we want to hear from you!

The Associate Director, Asia Pacific (AP) Regional Communications is responsible for supporting the development and execution of our company’s external and internal communications strategy across the AP region. The Associate Director will work in collaboration with key stakeholders to support therapeutic area communications, inform and educate media, drive employee engagement and build a strong reputation for our company across the AP region.

You will act as a resource to regional leadership and key markets in executing impactful communications and reputation management activities. Carrying out this role requires ongoing interaction with key internal and external stakeholders including the regional leadership team, country communications teams and both the regional and global communications teams. This position will report to the Director of Communications, Asia Pacific.

The role is based in Singapore with travel required within the region as needed. No relocation support provided.

What will you do: Support the Asia Pacific business through the delivery of communications strategies and plans that help shape the external environment, with a focus on our patients and customers, including:

• Therapeutic Area Communications – Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams on the development and activation of integrated, comprehensive communications strategies and programs in support of our current and future portfolio.
• Strong focus on product communications across our Oncology, Vaccines and Pharma portfolios, as well as our late-stage pipeline, including supporting launch preparedness for new assets.
• Manage public relations agencies and related program budgets to implement best-in-class communications plans.
• Proactively support issues preparedness and crisis management including key market support, scenario planning, material development and training to protect our company’s reputation and minimize risk to the business.

• Media Relations and Social Media – Champion the use of social media to raise company awareness and advance business, policy, and reputational objectives.
• Maintain relationships with journalists and develop relevant, timely and impactful media relations activities including events, briefings, campaigns, interviews and material development that support the strategic objectives and business priorities across Asia Pacific markets.
• Support the Director of Communications to lead and implement regional media relations and key external communications activities in support of regional prioritized strategic projects and partnerships.
• Serve as an advisor and provide guidance to our Regional Leadership Team and Asia Pacific markets on Social Media strategy and tactics, evaluating and driving engagement opportunities for markets and leaders.

• Oversee priority internal communications programs that strengthen employee engagement and foster a culture of transparency.
• Assist in the preparation of regional leader communications including development of briefing notes, town halls, business updates, email communications, videos and supporting materials.
• Develop impactful editorial content for internal channels to inform and engage employees.

• In partnership with the Director of Communications, provide regular support and guidance to country teams to build communications capabilities and drive communications and business objectives.
• Ensure regional and local alignment with standard Global Communications strategies and plans for therapeutic area and product communications, media relations, employee communications, issues management and compliance.