Communication, Strategy & Operations Manager

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Job Summary:

Saudi Communications Manager is the affiliate point of contact accountable for strategic internal and external communications for the Saudi Affiliate

Path/Level:

Note: Employees hired on banded positions (ex: P1-P3, R1-R2, B1-B3, etc.) transfer at their current level, despite the level indicated on the job posting. For example, if a P2 candidate is selected for a P1-P3 banded position, the candidate will remain a P2 in the new role.

Key Objectives/Deliverables:

• Serve as strategic single point-of-contact in Saudi Arabia for strategic internal and external communications plans to achieve business objectives.
• Lead Corporate external communications and PR strategy to drive awareness and reputation in line with corporate and affiliate objectives
• Lead Environment Shaping and disease awareness communications, in support of future launches, partnering with the broader PRA, Corporate Affairs, Marketing, and Medical teams
• Leverage partnerships with Patient Advocacy Groups, Professional Relations groups, external Disease PR / External Disease Digital Campaigns, and Public-Private Partnerships.
• Support affiliate on product launch readiness/ product branded PR and integrate into business planning exercise and Launch Readiness reviews.
• Manage key stakeholder engagements with media, government, and industry bodies
• Build affiliate capabilities for corporate communications and guide leadership public speaking and media engagement
• Consult on META affiliates social media strategy and content development while managing Saudi social media presence
• Manage agencies to achieve set external communications objectives
• Implement established media and compliance guidelines for all PR activities as well as identify new risk areas and potential solutions.
• Support the Saudi GM and Saudi lead Team in evolving leadership communications through managing, planning, and delivering key tactics
• Develop and implement an internal communications strategy that highlights Lilly’s culture, DEI efforts, and organizational priorities
• Partner with HR and relevant functions to build and implement internal communications strategies and initiatives to build employee engagement
• Build network and collaboration with affiliate communicators and share best practices and lessons learned
• Act as affiliate coordinator for social impact initiatives to guide affiliate through execution and planning
• Understand external and internal communications trends to continuously improve communication strategies

Professional Development:

• Keep up to date on trainings for professional development
• Ensure myPM objectives are completed in line with company process
• Understanding and adherence to all company policies and procedures

Basic Requirements:

• At least 5 years’ experience of working in the healthcare communications, corporate affairs and/or media environment
• Very good written and verbal English communications skills, Arabic is a must
• Demonstrated experience of leading internal communications to improve engagement
• Demonstrated experience in developing integrated external communication campaigns
• Experience working in a global organization or within a matrixed structure
• A real team player with the ability to interact and collaborate well with people from all business teams and oversee projects from start to finish
• Ability to manage issues and crises and stay calm under pressure
• Ability to manage, motivate and coach a team of professionals without a direct reporting relationship
• Effective project management skills, including the ability to prioritize and make appropriate trade off decisions
• Good analytical skills
• Digital communications and social media skills
• Understanding of the Saudi marketplace and industry

Additional Preferences:

• Experience working in the pharmaceutical/ healthcare industry
• Proficiency with IT tools (i.e. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop)

Other role requirements:

• Role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Preference to Saudi nationals
• Must be legally allowed to work in Saudi Arabia

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