Associate Director, Manufacturing Division Communications ( Southern Cluster

Position Overview

The role of Associate Director, Global Manufacturing Communications (Southern Site Cluster) is a unique opportunity to join our company, a global healthcare leader, as a key member of the Global Communications and Manufacturing team. The role will support the creation and implementation of multi-media internal and external communications across site, product, supply, crisis and enterprise priorities. This requires a 360-degree communicator who can connect manufacturing operations, supply chain management and reputation considerations to clear stakeholder messaging, site-level communications strategies, plans, and pull-through execution for our manufacturing sites in Durham (NC), Wilson (NC), and Elkton (VA), comprising approximately 2,500 employees.

The candidate selected for this role will work under the guidance of the Regional Site Communications Director, Manufacturing Division, in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.

The role of Associate Director, Global Manufacturing Communications (Southern Site Cluster) is a unique opportunity to join our company, a global healthcare leader, as a key member of the Global Communications and Manufacturing team. The role will support the creation and implementation of multi-media internal and external communications across site, product, supply, crisis and enterprise priorities. This requires a 360-degree communicator who can connect manufacturing operations, supply chain management and reputation considerations to clear stakeholder messaging, site-level communications strategies, plans, and pull-through execution for our manufacturing sites in Durham (NC), Wilson (NC), and Elkton (VA), comprising approximately 2,500 employees.

The candidate selected for this role will work under the guidance of the Regional Site Communications Director, Manufacturing Division, in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.

The position will be based near or at one of our Southern sites (Durham, Wilson, or Elkton), with a Hybrid setup requiring in‑office/onsite presence for a minimum of 2‑3 days a week, along with up to 25% travel to our sites in Durham (NC), Wilson (NC), and Elkton (VA).

• Develop and implement integrated communications activities in support of our company's divisional, site and regional strategies, with a heavy emphasis on connecting site employee performance to the enterprise narrative and goals, and implementing innovative solutions to reach both "wired" and "non-wired" manufacturing employees. Ensure communications reflect a strong understanding of product communications, including how manufacturing performance, supply continuity, product milestones and operational readiness impact patients, customers, employees and the company’s reputation.
• Drive integrated editorial strategy to raise awareness and alignment across the sites—through conducting meaningful, targeted communication outreach including site-level digital channels that enhance the reputation of our Company. Include appropriate metrics and leverage with key audiences.
• Identify, develop and support unique storylines, change management initiatives, and workforce engagement opportunities to showcase site achievements and support organizational transformation.
• Prepare and brief site and manufacturing leaders on message delivery, media engagement, and internal/external speaking opportunities for site events, town halls, and local announcements, partnering with policy and media teams, when applicable
• Develop and communicate strategies, programs and materials for use by our company's regional leadership; help advise site leaders for franchise, operational, and site-level communications issues. Provide counsel on supply-related…