Unlock your potential as a Communication and Advocacy Manager.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to lead the development and execution of communication, advocacy, and policy-shaping strategies that advance the quality use of medicines, strengthen our reputation, and foster a sustainable policy environment.
Main Responsibilities:
* Create and execute compliant communication plans that support the quality use of medicines and enhance our reputation among key stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, government, and media.
* Monitor, analyse, and interpret health policy and regulatory developments.
* Develop and implement advocacy strategies to shape policy in support of patient access, innovation, and business objectives, while ensuring all activities are ethical and transparent.
* Prepare policy submissions, briefing documents, and position statements for government and regulatory agencies.
* Build and maintain effective relationships with government bodies, policymakers, patient organisations, healthcare professionals, and other key external stakeholders.
* Represent the company in industry forums, policy consultations, and external meetings.
* Manage media relations, draft press releases, and coordinate public statements in line with company and regulatory requirements.
* Respond to media enquiries and proactively seek opportunities for positive media coverage, ensuring all communications are factual, balanced, and non-promotional.
Requirements
* Relevant qualifications in communications, PR, journalism, campaigns, advocacy or a related field.
* At least 5+ years of directly relevant work experience in a communications, media or advocacy-related role ideally within the pharmaceutical industry.
* Demonstrated experience in producing successful digital content for different platforms including LinkedIn and Websites.
* Experience of different communications tools and platforms similar to Canva.
* Demonstrated experience of engaging/ working with the media.
* Demonstrated experience working cross functionally and project management skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
We Offer
A supportive and dynamic work environment, opportunities for growth and development, and a competitive salary package.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for a highly motivated and experienced individual who is passionate about communications, advocacy, and policy shaping.