Head of Communications HPBU

The Position

As Head of Communications HPBU, you will shape and drive an integrated external and internal communications strategy aligned with the HP Business Unit’s priorities and the Global Corporate Affairs agenda.

This position provides a unique opportunity to shape a strong, consistent business unit narrative, support key transformation initiatives, and act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders – strengthening reputation, alignment, and impact across a complex global environment. In this role, you will be a member of the Corporate Affairs Leadership Team and report directly to the Global Head of Corporate Affairs.

Tasks & responsibilities

• In this role, you will define and drive an integrated internal and external communications strategy for the Human Pharma Business Unit, fully aligned with business priorities as well as the Global Communications and Public and Governmental Affairs agendas.
• You will take a leading role in maintaining, developing, and further strengthening the HPBU narrative and its positive perception, ensuring that it is embedded in the Global Corporate Affairs Strategic Agenda.
• Partnering closely with Therapeutic Areas and TA Asset Leads, you will develop an integrated, cross-therapeutic-area disease awareness and product strategy. Therefore, you will ensure a consistent approach that delivers focus, impact and consistency across international brand plans.
• You will build, lead, and develop a strong product communications team, leveraging agencies where required and collaborating closely with Corporate Communications, Public and Governmental Affairs, Corporate Brand Management, as well as with the R/OPU communications teams and key HPBU stakeholders.
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