Job Title: Senior Manager, International Communications
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The Senior Manager, International Communications will represent the Corporate Communications function in Europe, reporting to the Director of International Communications. This individual will bring a strong understanding of European media, particularly in the UK and Ireland, and experience in internal communications.
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Key Responsibilities:
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* Lead on-the-ground communications for BioMarin in Europe, representing the team on cross-functional projects, new product launches and disease awareness campaigns, in close partnership with the Director of International Communications and the full Corporate Communications team.
* Develop external/internal communications strategy for key markets and sites, partnering with local teams and in-country colleagues.
* Manage UK/Ireland PR firms directly and collaborate with marketing teams/agencies in other countries to maintain a pulse on relevant product communications initiatives and reputational issues across Europe.
* Partner with Ireland team (particularly at Shanbally manufacturing facility, which is the largest ex-U.S. BioMarin site) to elevate BioMarin's reputation, distinguishing the company from competitors.
* Plan and manage internal events, including local/regional town halls, and lead additional employee engagement events.
* Provide communications counsel, with support from the global team, to European patient advocacy and government affairs colleagues.
* Elevate BioMarin activities in Europe for media/social media globally; collaborate with internal communications team to highlight the work of colleagues in Europe on company-wide internal channels.
* Monitor media in key European markets, with agency support, distributing coverage as needed.
* Work closely with European patient advocacy, government affairs and other cross-functional country teams on issues management.
* Adapt global press releases and media statements for local markets.
* Identify and respond to needs for new/updated collateral material in Europe.
* Serve as a trusted advisor.
Requirements:
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* At least five years of biopharma industry public relations experience, either in-house or at a PR agency; must include both media and internal comms.
* Strong knowledge of reputational issues for the industry in Europe, including market access and health technology assessments, regulatory and legal systems, intellectual property and privacy.
* Effectiveness operating in complex, global organizations and regulatory environments.
* Excellent writer and natural storyteller with superior verbal communications skills.
* Ability to build consensus across the organization and work as part of a growing team.
* Demonstrated experience managing budget.
* Ability to prioritize requests from multiple stakeholders, identifying what is urgent and responding accordingly.
* Computer skills, including comfortability with Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, etc.).
This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.