Communications Lead

Position Overview

PE Global is seeking a Communications Lead on behalf of a pharmaceutical client located in Citywest, Dublin. This is a 6-month contract opportunity with options for hybrid working arrangements.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of external communications.
• Design and implement an annual strategic communications plan to enhance corporate reputation across Ireland, with special focus on local community engagement.
• Ensure all communications uphold brand consistency aligned with company values.
• Initiate and execute initiatives that promote innovation benefiting patients within therapeutic areas.
• Strengthen the company's public image, influence the local healthcare sector, and deepen understanding of priority disease areas.
• Lead creation of healthcare and industry content such as marketing and PR programs, press releases, briefing notes, executive presentations, speeches, influencer letters, and position papers.
• Act as the primary media liaison, managing media inquiries and facilitating a clear understanding of company priorities.
• Develop and implement media engagement strategies for General Manager and Affiliate Management.
• Prepare diverse communication materials including press releases, briefing documents, videos, presentations, speeches, and social media content.
• Gather insights from stakeholders to guide business objectives and decisions.
• Manage media crises related to the affiliate and provide support for All Ireland Crisis Media Management, if required.
• Collaborate with Brand Teams to formulate communication strategies that support commercial goals such as activation campaigns and awareness initiatives.
• Utilize social media channels to bolster reputation and promote engagement among affiliate management team members.
• Monitor the communications landscape and incorporate stakeholder feedback into strategic planning.
• Offer strategic counsel and input to brand teams and internal stakeholders to maximize opportunities and meet business goals.
• Prepare internal stakeholders for media events and oversee internal communication distribution.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in communications, ideally within the healthcare sector.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications preferred.
• Deep understanding of the Irish healthcare environment is favored.
• Demonstrated expertise managing complex programs involving multiple stakeholders.
• Proficient in strategizing and managing both traditional and social media platforms.
• Proven history of leading cross-functional teams successfully.
• Strong capability to build internal and external relationships ensuring smooth information flow.
• Skilled at crafting engaging content for various media formats.
• Experience cultivating relationships with key public media and organizational stakeholders to enhance corporate reputation locally and nationally.
• Collaborative experience working with brand teams to achieve business objectives.
• Strategic thinker with ability to anticipate and handle crises and issue communications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with strong influencing and networking abilities.
• Self-motivated and proactive attitude.
• Experience in creating patient-centric programs is an advantage.

Additional Information

Interested applicants should submit updated CVs. Candidates must have appropriate visa authorization to live and work in Ireland, as visa sponsorship is not provided by the client.