Alphapharm Pty. Ltd.
At VIATRIS, we see healthcare not as it is but as it should be. We act courageously and are uniquely positioned to be a source of stability in a world of evolving healthcare needs.
Viatris empowers people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life.
We do so via:
Access – Providing high quality trusted medicines regardless of geography or circumstance;
Leadership – Advancing sustainable operations and innovative solutions to improve patient health; and
Partnership – Leveraging our collective expertise to connect people to products and services.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Communications Manager to join our team in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ). The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in enhancing Viatris' reputation by driving effective, efficient, and aligned communications. This role involves engaging and motivating current and future colleagues in ANZ, while conveying Viatris’ unique vision, mission, and culture to both internal and external audiences.
The key responsibilities include :
Communications Management and Planning:
1. Manage communications approval processes and provide strategic counsel on content and messaging.
2. Collaborate with regional and local leaders to enhance internal and external communications.
3. Maintain best practices, procedures, and tools for efficient communications in ANZ.
4. Promote Viatris’ commitment to compliance, quality, safety, and ethics.
5. Continuously assess and address evolving communications priorities and commercial needs.
6. Develop annual communications plans aligning with business priorities.
Corporate Brand:
7. Act as a custodian of the Viatris brand, ensuring adherence to creative brand guidelines.
8. Identify proactive communication opportunities to support local corporate brand priorities and company culture.
External Communications:
9. Manage media inquiries and develop communications for corporate awareness, product launches, and other business initiatives.
10. Guide local markets in developing content for Viatris social channels.
11. Manage PR agencies, external vendors, and budget allocations.
Leadership Communications & Employee Engagement:
12. Create content and secure media and speaking opportunities for local and global initiatives.
13. Support the employee communications strategy and ensure compelling content on internal platforms.
14. Oversee photography and videography as needed.
The minimum qualifications and experience required for this role are:
15. Preferred master’s degree, minimum bachelor's degree, ideally with specialist education in communications or a related field.
16. Background in health-related business and communications, including digital and social media.
17. Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical regulatory environment and its impact on communications.
18. Proven track record in leading external communications and strategies that boost employee engagement.
19. Experience in large, matrixed organizations across multiple geographies.
20. Demonstrated success in employee communications and engagement .
21. Creative storytelling and content creation abilities.
22. Competence in developing, implementing, and measuring the success of communications plans.
23. Proactive relationship-building and collaboration with senior leaders
Just some of the great benefits included as part of our benefits suite include, but aren’t limited to:
24. Recognition programs
25. Benefits for health and financial wellness
26. Employee discount platform
27. Annual wellness allowance
28. Annual leave loading, as well as paid bereavement leave
29. Paid volunteer leave
30. Free flu vaccinations
31. Employee discounts on products
32. Additional paid parental leave
33. Retirement savings plans
34. Competitive compensation programs
35. Career and development planning for continuous growth and learning
36. Annual salary reviews
37. Plus much much more!
Culture:
38. Viatris has been named in Forbes’ World’s Best Employers 2022 list. We have now received this recognition in each of our first two years – and for 2022, we are ranked in the top 10% of the 800 global employers who made the ranking.
39. Viatris strives to create a positive, productive work environment where integrity, dignity and mutual respect for all is ingrained each and every one of us.
40. Together, we are building a highly inclusive organization where employees are welcome to bring their best, authentic selves to work every day.
41. Our goal is to provide a safe, supportive community where employees feel they belong and can use their unique experiences, perspectives and skills to make a difference in the lives of others.
At Viatris, we offercompetitivesalaries, benefitsandan inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.
Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.