Overview

Director, Corporate Communications (12m Maternity cover)

at Kyowa Kirin International plc

UK – Marlow, Buckinghamshire

LIVING OUR PURPOSE TO MAKE PEOPLE SMILE

At Kyowa Kirin International (KKI), our purpose is to make people smile. This means more than drug discovery and development; it is about embedding care into everything we do to make a difference every day for those that need it most. We are an inclusive pharmaceutical company that takes the time to understand what really matters to our patients, their families, and their healthcare professionals, helping our people to take bold actions that deliver life-changing solutions sooner. Our culture is rooted in our values: Teamwork, Commitment to Life, Innovation, and Integrity. They help us to push boundaries to deliver extraordinary impact and make KKI such a special place to work.

Job Purpose:

Lead Corporate Communications activities that drive awareness and understanding about Kyowa Kirin and our ambition as a company by building our profile and reputation among key external stakeholders. Key activities include corporate strategy, messaging and asset development, leveraging global assets to communicate our regional story; establishing thought-leadership programs; creation and oversight of corporate communication channels including websites, social media, etc.; crisis and issues management; and support for global and cluster corporate initiatives

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop a Corporate Communications Strategy and platform that builds awareness for the company and its employees among key stakeholders
• Develop a clear and compelling corporate narrative and associated assets that tell the story of Kyowa Kirin International, in the context of our role in the global Japan-based organisation
• Be a voice among internal stakeholders for protecting the reputation of KKI to ensure key business decisions are taken with consideration of reputational impact
• Oversee application of KK brand guidelines, ensuring appropriate use externally
• Increase overall presence for KKI in relevant media outlets in support of building company reputation. Be a first point of contact with relevant media/journalists and other external stakeholders
• Work with the Corporate Affairs team to develop and implement innovative programs that demonstrate the KKI brand and story in action
• Manage all corporate channels, including KKI corporate website, social media channels, and others
• Provide support to Cluster Corporate Affairs teams to manage external stakeholders locally
• Monitor and analyse the external environment across the region to track healthcare and advocacy trends
• Establish metrics and KPIs to demonstrate impact of all Corporate Affairs programs and provide regular analysis
  
  

Qualifications

Position Requirements:

• Degree in journalism, political science or similar preferred; experience in communications, corporate affairs, marketing communications, including agency or pharmaceutical industry experience
• Previous experience and good personal networks with media, policy and patient organisations across EU. Experience working with media, patient organisations and policy makers
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of healthcare communications, rare/specialty disease and pharmaceutical industry environment, with good contacts and networks across the community
• Ability to manage consultants/agencies and work in a cross-matrix organisation, including working with affiliate teams as well as global teams, managing to deadlines and budgets
• Has the competency, experience, and knowledge to effectively collaborate with key internal stakeholders to influence the direction of regional strategies
  
  

Kyowa Kirin International is an equal opportunities employer.

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