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Senior Executive Communications Manager (All Genders)

merck

Darmstadt, Hessen, 64283

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Salary:

$70000 - $80000 Year

Job type:

Monday to Friday

Job Schedule:

Day shift

Job benefits:

Health insurance
Paid time off
Employee discount
Others

Description:

Req Id 267944
Work Your Magic with us!

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.


Your role:

We are seeking for a Senior Executive Communications Manager to join our Executive Communications Team which is part of the Reputation & Positioning team in Group Communications.

Within the frame of the Corporate Communications team, the core responsibility of you will be consulting & partnering (together with the Executive Communications team and the Head of Reputation & Positioning) and executing on all aspects of executive leadership communications for the Group CEO, internally and externally, as well as other Executive stakeholders. In partnership with business leaders and stakeholders, you will develop strategic and creative communications solutions to meet our CEO’s positioning needs. You are responsible for meeting the communications style of the CEO as your business partner, within the frame of the group communications strategy. You are responsible for preparing internal and leadership communications around key business milestones, opportunities, and strategic topics.

The key responsibilities include strategic planning and implementation of: executive communications for the CEO of Merck, including speech writing, preparation of presentations, briefings for communications events, internal and external engagements communications, video scripts, etc.; live communications, including preparation and implementation of relevant and impactful events such as the Leadership Conference, Townhalls, Virtual Update meetings and other F2F formats etc., securing and preparing public relations opportunities, partnering with the CM Media Relations team on media opportunities, key message development, and storytelling concepts.

Key attributes of this person are deep understanding of our industries, experience in strategy and concept development, collaboration, creativity, and ability to work across teams, functions, and globally.

This role will report into the Head of Reputation & Positioning together with two other Executive Communication Managers


Who you are:

University graduate degree or above in Public Relations, Journalism, Business Administration or related field
10+ years of experience in communication management function within an international organization, communications agency, or communications consultancy
Experience in an innovative and science-driven business preferred, knowledge of or strong interest in the biopharmaceutical and healthcare industries
Senior communicator with excellent business partnering and stakeholder management abilities, experience in working with Board Members
Proven expertise in internal and change communications, strategy and concept development, speechwriting, and executive and leadership communications
Distinct collaboration skills in working within a team of global communications experts
Excellent communication skills: (Near) native level in English is a must, native speaker German preferred
Willingness to travel 10%


What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!

Skill:

Communication
Leadership
Computer
Others

Others Requirements:

10+ years

Category:

Communications

Positions:

On going position

Location:

General Location, within a limited area