Director, International Communications - Based Europe
Inseriert am: 03.06.2020
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Job ID289402BRPosition TitleDirector, International Communications - Based EuropeApply to Job
Job Description
Alcon is one of Europe’s ‘Top Employers’ and is the global market leader in eye care, helping people see better through advanced surgical and vision care products
This will be an exciting role for a Communications expert with a passion for all things digital, to join our Corporate Affairs team, reporting into the Head of International Communications.
You will bring demonstrated expertise in creating and implementing strategic/creative campaigns, ideally within APAC, Japan, China, Europe and LATAM markets. You will also have deep knowledge of digital and social platforms and awareness of upcoming trends in Alcon’s focus markets.
We are seeking someone who is extremely self-motivated, wants to be part of building a new team, enjoys work cross-functionally, is comfortable working virtually, likes to bring new ideas to the table and isn’t afraid to take calculated risks and challenge the status quo.
This position can be remotely based in Europe.
Core Accountabilities
- Strategic counsel for Alcon’s International Marketing Groups (IMGs), working with the teams to develop integrated communications strategies, campaigns and materials that will be leveraged across the International markets.
- External (primary focus) initiatives, including media relations, public relations campaigns, digital/social communications, media cultivation, CSR activities, issues/crisis management, and oversee approved regional websites without dedicated support.
- Internal initiatives, which includes working with the International team to tailor and implement Global programs; change management; and content development for region / country internal channels.
Minimum requirements
- Demonstrated experience in creating and implementing strategic/creative campaigns within all or most of the following markets: APAC, Japan, China, Europe and LATAM;
- Proven experience in developing and executing social/digital campaigns across multiple markets;
- 12 years of Communications experience across aforementioned regions and markets;
- Self-motivated enterprise thinker;
- Organizationally savvy and able to manage and achieve results through influence; effective collaborator; positive attitude and willingness/ability to find proactive, compliant solutions to challenges;
- University degree or equivalent;
- Fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English; proficiency in additional languages a plusDivisionALCONBusiness UnitNON-NVS AL COMMERCIAL EMEALocationSwitzerlandSiteGenevaCompany/Legal EntityAlcon Management SAFunctional AreaCommunications & Public AffairsJob TypeFull TimeEmployment TypeRegularShift WorkNo
