The Communications Manager role will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive internal and external communication strategies that strengthen the company’s reputation, support upcoming product launches and acquisitions, and ensure clear, consistent messaging aligned with our mission and values.
Key Responsibilities:
Corporate Communications
- Manage the creation, editing, and publishing of high-quality content across key corporate channels, including the company website, LinkedIn, press releases, and newsletters.
- Implement and adapt the corporate communication plan across relevant platforms to support strategic initiatives, business priorities, and strengthen company positioning.
- Maintain and update the company’s brand identity to ensure all communications consistently reflect the company’s voice, values, and visual identity collaborating cross-functionally with the team.
- Ensure alignment of messaging and tone across all geographic regions (Europe, USA and International Markets), departments and external stakeholders, reinforcing a cohesive and credible corporate image.
- Work closely with and manage the relationship with a communications agency.
Media & Public Relations
- Prepare press materials and coordinate media outreach for product launches, company milestones, and other announcements.
- Develop and maintain a proactive media engagement strategy, ensuring regular and impactful coverage of the company’s achievements, research advancements and corporate milestones.
- Build and maintain relationships with key industry media and journalists to enhance visibility and credibility of the company
- Act as a company spokesperson when appropriate, or support and prepare designated executives for media interactions through tailored media training, message development, and briefing materials.
- Collaborate with local teams to ensure alignment of messaging across all external communications
Internal Communications
- Work closely with and support the Human Resources and the CEO staff on internal communication strategies to engage employees, including leadership messages, town halls, newsletters, and internal change communications.
- Foster a strong organisational culture through consistent and transparent internal messaging.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
- 5–8 years of experience in communications, ideally within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare sector.
- Proficiency in French would be considered an asset.
- Proven project management skills with the ability to lead multiple initiatives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Strong experience in digital marketing, content creation, and high-impact storytelling across multiple channels.
- A hands-on role that blends strategic thinking with execution, playing a key part in shaping and enhancing Orphalan’s corporate reputation.