Communications & Corporate Affairs Director

• High profile founding member of ANZ leadership team

• Dynamic and innovative mRNA vaccines organisation

• Market leading remuneration and benefits package

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Healthcare Professionals Group have partnered with this ground-breaking healthcare organisation to identify a high calibre candidate for this newly created role of Communications & Corporate Affairs Director.

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About the company

Join one of the pharmaceutical and vaccine sector's most dynamic and innovative disruptors who have played a key role in saving countless lives throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, with a burgeoning pipeline of life saving therapeutics well beyond coronavirus and influenza. Pioneers of advancing vaccines and therapeutics in the field of message RNA (mRNA), this organisation have a unique and exciting story to share with the community, patients, health care professionals and academic/research institutes. With Melbourne as a key regional headquarters including manufacturing of mRNA vaccines, the incumbent will be based in Melbourne or in a position to relocate by early 2023.

About the opportunity

Reporting to the General Manager ANZ, your role as Communications & Corporate Affairs Director will see you working alongside the leadership team in developing and executing the overall Corporate Affairs and Media plan.

You will provide communication expertise on various initiatives aligned with commercial strategies, company vision and business priorities. You will strengthen the company's reputation by developing, enhancing and protecting its brand narrative, and supporting additional brand-related. You will be highly curious and energized by working in an area of emerging science, medicine and technology and thrive on helping the company tell a complex story externally.

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Duties

• Increase awareness of the organisation's leadership in mRNA science, platform, pipeline, technology

• Create and execute communication strategies that align with the corporate and local business objectives and reinforce the reputation and branding of the organisation

• Support senior leaders with considered counsel on reputation related matters and leading issues preparations and response

• Participate as member of the country leadership team, supporting the team with communication strategies and plans and bringing insight and input to the teams from perspectives of media and other stakeholders with which you are engaging

• Act as a first point of contact and spokesperson for local media inquiries, coordinating media outreach, spokespeople and briefing responsibilities

• Write, edit and produce communications in a variety of media, including print, video, digital and social

• Partner with industry, government, research partners and strategic collaborators in developing opportunities for joint engagement

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Skills and Experience

• Significant current experience leading a Communications/Corporate Affairs/Media Relations function in a pharmaceutical and/or vaccines organisation in the Australian market (mandatory)

• Strong understanding of the media landscape with solid media relations experience across Australia

• Knowledge of regulations around healthcare/medical devices promotion

• Proven track record of driving science communications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA, Master's degree in communications, marketing, or life sciences preferred

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Benefits

• Market leading remuneration package including STIs, LTIs and stock on appointment

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance for you and your family

• Generous life and disability insurance

• Access to additional leave

• Paid parental leave, family planning and adoption benefits

• Well-being and employee assistance program

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How to Apply

To apply for this role, please ensure you meet the Skills and Experience requirements before applying electronically.