Job title: R&D Communications Manager

• Location: Hyderabad

About the job

The R&D Communications Manager will be responsible for developing the core internal messaging in multiple formats and across multiple channels to contribute to the development of the internal R&D communication plans and strategies.  The expert will possess a sense of creativity and integrate the “one R&D” principle as part of the of the communication plan and content.

The expert is a creative individual that is collaborative and inclusive while ensuring quality content, well-proofed for grammar, syntax, spelling and for facts.

This position will be a key position within the Internal R&D Communications team and play an important role in the strengthening the values, mindset, and culture of global R&D.

Key responsibilities Include:

• Create comprehensive communications plans with input from R&D departments to deliver news, information and awareness of key initiatives, projects and other updates.

• Conceive, create and/or co-create, content for use across all channels and platforms such as Buzz, Yammer, Newsletters, etc… providing a strong voice for the R&D organization that supports an inclusive, collaborative, dynamic, and above the line culture.  Content will include videos, story text, photos, and illustrations.

• Manage distribution and updating of the content all platforms

• Contribute to other internal touch points such as presentations, key messages, leadership emails, internal articles, website content, online video etc.

• Present and communicate creative material with clarity, effectively selling ideas to a variety of internal stakeholders

• Learn, understand and be actively connected all functions within the R&D organization, and other key functions.

• Write/re-write and edit content to improve readability or collaborate with others to perform this work.

• Proof to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax.

About you

• Experience: Experience in Communications and/or Marketing, preferably in the pharmaceutical field is desired. Project management skills/experience is desired.

• Soft and technical skills:

  • Experienced in Microsoft Office suite and Adobe Creative suite, in particular Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Premiere Pro. Knowledge of other tools e.g.  Lumen 5 and CANVA is a plus.

  • SharePoint Online and image editing skills required.

  • Ability to work under tight timelines is required.

  • Demonstrated ability to be flexible and open to constructive feedback on content or delivery is required.

  • Comprehensive understanding of the various writing formats and needs of different audiences internal articles, media, website writing, mobile writing is strongly preferred.

  • Strong sense of creativity – especially written flare and visual appeal is preferred.

  • Ability to work independently and proactively solicit content from R&D functions and others as relevant is required.

• Education: Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent in Life Sciences, Business, Communication or a related field

• Languages: Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written in English. French and German are a plus.

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