Description: Lead Communications - Spain
About Astellas:
At Astellas we are a progressive health partner, delivering value and outcomes where needed. We pursue innovative science, focusing initially on the areas of greatest potential and then developing solutions where patient need is high, often in rare or under-served disease areas and in life-threatening or life-limiting diseases and conditions. We work directly with patients, doctors, and health care professionals on the front line to ensure patient and clinical needs are guiding our development activities at every stage. Our global vision for Patient Centricity is to support the development of innovative health solutions through a deep understanding of the patient experience. At Astellas, Patient Centricity isn’t a buzzword - it’s a guiding principle for action. We believe all staff have a role to play in creating a patient-centric culture and integrating an awareness of the patient into our everyday working practices, regardless of our role, team, or division. We work closely with regulatory authorities and payers to find new ways to ensure access to new therapies. We deliver the latest insights and real-world evidence to inform the best decisions for patients and their care-givers, to ensure the medicines we develop continue to provide meaningful outcomes. Beyond medicines, we support our stakeholder communities to drive initiatives that improve awareness, education, access, and ultimately standards of care.
The Opportunity: As a Lead Communications, you are responsible for creating, implementing, and overseeing corporate and communications programs that effectively describe and promote the organization and its products, both internally and externally. You will be part of an inclusive team that works to develop innovative therapies for patients.
Hybrid Working: At Astellas we recognise the importance of balancing your work and home life. This role offers a remote working solution so you can optimise the most productive work environment for you to succeed and deliver.
Key Responsibilities:
* Position and develop the corporate reputation by designing and implementing programs that convey company values and promote the company identity.
* Partner with global, regional, and local teams, maintaining extensive contact with cross-functional business leaders internally to target stakeholders externally.
* Provide proactive counsel to the leadership team / GM on the local impact of company decisions. Anticipate and prepare for stakeholder reactions to external decisions (regulatory bodies, sectorial trade organizations, etc.) and media issues.
* Take advantage of all opportunities to tell stories about the company, services, and products that meet specific needs and have strong scientific, social, and ethical backing. Ensure these actions and communications align with the company's business strategies.
* Partner with the team and senior leaders to develop and execute robust and engaging internal communications. The goal is to foster internal alignment and corporate engagement. Coordination and good communication with the HR department are indispensable.
Essential Knowledge & Experience:
* Solid experience in a similar role.
* Experience in the therapeutic area of reference.
* Fluent knowledge of English and Spanish languages.
* Knowledge and understanding of the relevant business.
Education:
* Master’s degree in communications or equivalent.
Additional Information:
* This is a fixed-term contract, 3 to 6 months.
* This position follows our hybrid working model. Role requires a blend of home and a minimum of two days per week in our Madrid office. Flexibility may be required in line with business needs. Candidates must be located within a commutable distance of the office.
What We Offer:
* A challenging and diversified job in an international setting.
* Opportunity and support for continuous development.
* Inspiring work climate. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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