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Communications & Patient Advocacy Manager

Job description

For a Global Healthcare Company we are looking for the Communications & Patient Advocacy Manager within a Business Unit of the Company and reporting directly to the Head Country Communications and Patient Advocacy.

Mission:

The Communications & Patient Advocacy Manager will support country Pharma communications for the Business Franchise in line with the country strategic goals, maintaining a positive image for the Company and its therapeutic areas. 

He/She will create/tailor and implement external communications programs that reach and engage patient groups and multiple key stakeholders and reflect local Business prioritization in line with global strategies. 

Main Accountabilities:

Develop effective communications and advocacy strategy and implement communication programs in line with the BF Strategy.

Develop and coordinate social media strategy, media events, including press releases, conferences, and interviews and develop local communication materials. 

Manage external agencies and communications budgets.

Develop crisis-management communications planning, readiness and response capabilities related to the area. 

Maintain the relationship with key internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment with global communications strategy and tactics. 

Closed coordination with Corporate & Internal Communications Manager and other BFs Communications Managers. 

Working experience/Skills:

From 7 to 10 years of experience in communications positions, including high-level involvement in media and shareholder relations and digital communication at Multinational Companies preferably  in the following Industries:

Healthcare, Consumer/Otc, Consumer Packaged Goods, Personal Care, Cosmetic, Food/Beverage, Tobacco, Home Electronics / Appliances. 

Experience in crisis management and proven record of managing crises through effective communications channels. 

Demonstrated ability to influence high-level media. 

Excellent written and oral communication skills. 

Excellent persuasive ability. 

Customer oriented and strategic thinking.

Teamwork and cooperation. 

Education                   University degree

Language:                  Fluent English (oral and written) and Italian

(mother tongue)

Location

Milan

Industry

Pharma

Employment Type

Permanent

Experience

Mid - Senior Level

Job Function

Communication