Job Description

Our company, one of the world’s leading global pharmaceutical companies, is seeking to appoint a highly skilled and motivated Communications Specialist to join our Global Manufacturing Communications team to support our Brinny and Ballydine sites.

Bring energy, knowledge, innovation to carry out the following:

• Develop and implement communication plans to align colleagues with our strategies.
• Tailor content to resonate with diverse areas of our workforce.
• Enhance site leaders' communication skills and empower employee decision-making.
• Identify breakdowns in communication and improve engagement.
• Educate employees on policies and mitigate organisational risk.
• Differentiate our site and corporate brand through effective communication.
• Develop compelling stories to advance our corporate narrative.
• Provide strategic communication support for events and news.
• Manage relationships with agency partners and provide financial oversight on budgets.
• Maintain platforms for collaboration, best practice sharing, and employee connections.

What skills you will need:

In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have:

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in a related field, communications, media, journalism, life sciences or social sciences.
• 4+ years in a communications or similar role with a proven track record of delivering impactful campaigns.
• Expertise in internal and external communication, including digital channels.
• Strong project management and time management skills are essential.
• Experience driving change, boosting engagement, and managing cross functional projects.
• Collaborative, proactive, detail-oriented, and results-driven individual.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in pharmaceuticals or healthcare industry a distinct advantage. Alternatively, experience in highly regulated industry.

We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world's most challenging healthcare needs.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. Please don't hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition Advisor assigned to this role should you need any support during our recruitment process.

We are committed to flexible working where possible, and this is why our Company has introduced a new hybrid working model for office-based colleagues around the world.

Please feel free to speak to us about what flexibility means to you during your application.

So, if you are ready to:

Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, please apply today.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

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Required Skills:

Adaptability, Adaptability, Biopharmaceutical Industry, Brand Management, Campaign Planning, Communication, Communication Coordination, Communication Management, Communications Planning, Communications Programs, Communication Strategy Development, Community Interaction, Content Creation, Cross-Functional Management, Digital Channels, EU Policy Making, Event Planning, Human Resources Policies, Journalism, Management Process, Marketing, Marketing Campaigns, Media Communications, Media Purchase, Oral Communications {+ 5 more}

Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

07/14/2025

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