Communications Partner - #147399

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic Communications Partner to join our small but dynamic team and be part of a purpose-driven organisation, with a clear vision and an inclusive and positive culture.

The Communications Partner will work closely with a wide range of stakeholders to design and deliver communication activities which engage and motivate our people, enhance awareness of the Roche brand, and protect and build our reputation with key external audiences.

This role supports the Heads of Internal and External Communications in providing strategic communications advice and support to our Senior Leadership Team, as well as teams and projects across our business. You will also work closely with the communications and PR agencies who support the delivery of our communications strategy, as an extension of our in-house team.

Above all we are looking for someone with a genuine passion for communication and storytelling, who is a proactive team player, full of creative ideas and relishes a role that is varied, interesting and integral to the delivery of our goals and business plan. If this sounds like you then please get in touch.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and execute tactical communication plans and content that align with the communications and marketing strategies, and our business goals and objectives
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and agencies to manage media relations, PR and internal communications projects.
• Create, edit, and distribute high-quality content for various internal and external platforms and audiences
• Manage media relations, including working with our PR agency to build and maintain relationships with journalists, respond to media enquiries, and coordinate proactive media and speaker opportunities and campaigns
• Facilitate internal communication campaigns,activities and events to ensure employees are well-informed and engaged with company goals and objectives
• Monitor and analyse communication metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of strategies and make data-driven recommendations for improvement
• Support crisis communication and issues management
  
  

Who you are

• Experience of working in a corporate communications team and/or agency
• Experience of PR and media relations and understanding of media landscape
• Experience of internal communications and employee engagement to drive a positive company culture
• Experience of creating content for different audiences and communications channels including social media
• Internal and external stakeholder engagement and management
  
  

Desirable

• Experience of creating content for internal and external events and being part of the events delivery experience for colleagues or stakeholders
• Proven track record of successfully managing communication campaigns from start to finish
• Experience of handling and mitigating communication crises
• Knowledge of healthcare (diagnostics, pharma or other)
  
  

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Roche Products Ltd. At Roche Products we believe diversity drives innovation and we are committed to building a diverse and flexible working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion or belief, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability or age. We recognise the importance of flexible working and will review all applicants’ requests with care. At Roche difference is valued and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work.