Senior Communications Specialist I

Role Summary

Develop and deliver internal messaging for a global pharmaceutical organization to keep employees across regions informed, engaged, and aligned with the company’s purpose, values, and goals. The role requires a collaborative communicator comfortable in a fast-paced, regulated setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee communications: write and distribute compelling messages across internal channels to keep employees informed and engaged.
• Lead policy and operational communications: deliver clear, targeted updates on new policies and company updates.
• Drive program communications: collaborate on strategies for key HR and engagement initiatives, ensuring reliable global execution.
• Create content: manage planning, creation, and distribution of content for internal channels, including intranet, newsletters, emails, town halls, and video messages.
• Support internal events: plan and promote events such as town halls and office gatherings; manage messaging and provide hands-on support.
• Partner with regional leaders: amplify global campaigns, support newsletters and change management initiatives.
• Contribute to team initiatives: help develop channel strategy and infrastructure, ensuring consistency and quality in global communications.
• Coordinate and support internal events, leadership communications, and crisis communications as needed.
• Stay current on trends and best practices in internal communications and the pharmaceutical industry.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field.
• Preferred: Communications, Public Relations, or Journalism discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in internal or corporate communications, ideally in a global, fast-paced organization within pharmaceuticals or life sciences.
• Proficiency with digital communication platforms, content management systems, and data analytics tools.
• Demonstrated ability to design and produce engaging graphics to support internal communications content, ensuring visual consistency and effective messaging across all channels.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills, adaptable to different audiences and topics.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities with strategic vision and tactical execution.
• Proactive, consultative approach and skill in simplifying complex topics.
• Strong project management, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.