Hybrid Corporate Affairs Manager

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About the role

  • Develop annual communication strategies and execute them in collaboration with the Corporate Affairs teams across Science & Diagnostics and Mars Petcare.
  • Drive organizational efficiency & change comms plans globally by proactively partnering with cross functional teams.
  • Drive internal/external content global strategy to ensure relevance to regions and deliver adaptable global materials (e.g. statements, internal/external talking points, Q&As, fact sheets, internal slides and announcements etc.) and manage the internal review process.
  • Develop comms plan for ‘hard to reach’ Associates based in lab communities globally, crafting storylines and messaging that helps to connect the dots with the wider SDx mission.
  • Integrate communications efforts with cross-functional teams across Science & Diagnostics, Mars Petcare Public Affairs, Commercial/Marketing, to ensure strategic, consistent, and effective communications on key topics/issues/initiatives.
  • Strategic partnership with CA and P&O teams across the regions to ensure alignment on communication initiatives (e.g., related to major milestones) and implement broader corporate communications activations against the strategy.
  • Support content and leader prep for regular Associate and Leader events.
  • Lead on labs and imaging services issues management.
  • Monitor and manage issues that could impact success or company reputation.
  • Develop and monitor regular feedback loops and metrics tracking.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in in-house and/or agency communications, ideally in a health care setting.
  • Public Relations/Communication Degree; or other related Degree or Diploma
  • Strong and broad background in communications in the human or animal medical, health, med tech or diagnostics space
  • Robust media relations experience.
  • Experience in leading successful strategy and outputs for content for digital and social media.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proven track record of working successfully with both executives and subject matter experts.
  • Knowledge of key science and technical media/press/influencers (including science, AI, diagnostics, veterinary).
  • Experience in international and intercultural settings.
  • Fluency in English.
  • Excellent writing, oral and interpersonal skills.
  • Knowledge and experience in scientific publications and congresses.
  • Demonstrable experience of a key role in setting strategy and creating integrated communications plans is essential.
  • Peer relation skills essential and the ability to get things done through both formal and informal networks.
  • Desire to be part of a team that is making A Better World For Pets.
  • Comfort in continuously acquiring knowledge and dealing with complexity and ambiguity.
  • Sound decision quality, critical thinking and judgment skills are essential.
  • Experience in managing internal cross-company and external strategic alliances.

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off & Holidays
  • Medical, Dental, Vision (Multiple Plans Available)
  • Basic Life (Company Paid) & Supplemental Life
  • Short and Long Term Disability (Company Paid)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Tuition/Continuing Education Reimbursement
  • Life Assistance Program
  • Pet Care Discounts

Job title

Corporate Affairs Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$93,000 - $115,080 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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