Communications Manager, One Pharma Strategy Role Summary:
This role is a key part of bringing the One Pharma Strategy to life within our organisation. The successful candidate will work closely with business and communication teams to deliver internal engagement and communications strategies and deliverables that drive employee understanding and buy-in.
The One Pharma Strategy spans the entire Roche Pharmaceutical Division, touching over 50,000 employees globally. As a Communications Manager, you will be responsible for partnering with stakeholders to develop and execute integrated change communication plans aligned with organisational goals.
Your Key Responsibilities:
1. Cross-Program Coordination: You will serve as a central point for coordinating communications across multiple corporate initiatives to ensure message consistency and relevance.
2. Storytelling & Content Creation: Develop compelling content, including written materials, presentations, videos, and digital assets, that make complex topics accessible and engaging.
3. Leadership Communication Support: Create frameworks that enable leaders to effectively communicate the strategy and its impact on teams.
4. Stakeholder Collaboration: Build strong relationships with senior leaders, program managers, and cross-functional teams to align priorities and co-create communication strategies.
5. Employee Engagement to drive Change Outcomes: Implement creative and practical solutions that drive employee understanding, engagement, and behaviour change in line with strategic goals.
6. Measurement & Reporting: Track and analyse communication effectiveness, providing insights to optimise strategies and demonstrate impact.
Requirements:
* Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Business, or a related field.
* Minimum 5 years of experience in internal or change communications within a large, global organisation, ideally in a pharma or corporate setting.
* Expertise in change management communication principles.
* Strong writing, storytelling, and content creation skills.
* Ability to simplify complex information into clear, relatable messages.
* Familiarity with digital communication tools and platforms (e.g., intranet, video production, internal social media).
* Proficiency in gSuite (especially gSites).
* Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
* Ability to influence and work with senior stakeholders.
* Strong creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
* Strong organisational and project management skills to handle multiple priorities.
* Proactive and driven, with the ability to work autonomously as well as with teams.
* Fluent in spoken and written English, exceptional writing skills.
PREFERRED SKILLS:
* Experience in a highly matrixed environment.
* Familiarity with analytics tools to measure communication impact.
* Proficiency in organisational design and/or change management.
Role Details:
Job Title: Communications Manager, One Pharma Strategy
Industry: Pharma
Workplace: Basel
Full-time
10% travel within EU or USA
Start Date: April 1st, 2025
Duration: 6+ months