My client are seeking a Senior Communications Manager with a strong background in the Life Science industry who will lead and manage all external communications. My client are looking for dynamic individuals who are passionate about making a difference in healthcare and medicine discovery through innovative communication strategies. The role requires a strategic thinker, and doer, who can drive our marketing and agency initiatives towards success.
Client Details
Our client is a significant player in the Life Science industry, employing over 2000 people worldwide. They focus on innovative solutions to improve the discovery of new medicines. Based in Macclesfield, they are committed to creating a healthier future for all. The company has an important role in advancing medicine discovery through collaboration, innovation, and effective communication.
Description
You should be an enthusiastic communications professional who will be responsible for driving and implementing a broad range of communications to a diverse range of stakeholders, supporting the business strategy. With a creative flair and a passion for the written word, you will work with all departments across the business to identify newsworthy opportunities, whilst ensuring alignment of messaging, to enhance the reputation and profile of the business.
- Working with the Senior Communications Manager and Head of Communications, develop and implement an integrated communications strategic plan that disseminates consistent messages to the bio sciences community, the media, as well as to employees.
- Working with the Senior Communications Manager and the Marketing Manager, support marketing campaigns that lead to successful business development.
- Draft press releases, statements, copy, quotes, case studies, Q&A and presentations.
- Maintain relationships with trade and national media, selling-in activity.
- Work in collaboration with PR agencies.
- Generate fresh story ideas, copy, edit, proofread and revise communications.
- Monitor media coverage and industry trends and compile media monitoring reports.
- Oversee the strategic planning, implementation, and tracking of specific communications to support the events calendar.
- Consult on reputational issues/risk mitigation.
- Contribute to raising the profile of Medicines Discovery Catapult, driving communication campaigns which support the business strategy and R&D income-generating initiatives.
Profile
Qualifications and Experience;
- Press office, public relations or journalism experience
- A proven track record in press release writing and media sell-in to achieve coverage across trade, national and broadcast press. (Experience in using media databases such as Gorkana, Meltwater).
- Demonstrable ability to build strong media relations and deliver impactful PR campaigns.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to ensure effective communication with a wide range of contacts both internal and external.
- Experience in the life sciences sector (highly desirable) and a BSc or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject (desirable).
- Good attention to detail.
- A flexible, proactive approach to work including the ability to prioritise and re-prioritise to achieve successful outcomes.
- Ability to deal with sensitive information with discretion and to maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Ability to organise and plan own work, with a track record of consistent delivery on time.
- Ability to translate complex technical messages to a variety of audiences, to write in a clear and accessible manner.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Demonstration of the ability to work under sustained pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Excellent IT skills including working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software packages, preferably Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Excellent team working skills with the ability to work collaboratively and co-operatively with colleagues.
Job Offer
- An attractive salary, depending on experience.
- Additional benefits include a contributory pension scheme.
- The opportunity to work with a dedicated and passionate team in the Life Science industry.
- The chance to make a real difference in the field of medicine discovery.
- A welcoming and inclusive work culture that values creativity and innovation.