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Job Family

Communication & Public Relations

City

Zug

Region

Zug

Country

Switzerland

Contract Type

 

Posting Start Date

23-Jul-2021

Company Overview

Galderma, the world's largest independent global dermatology company, was created in 1981 and is now present in over 100 countries with an extensive product portfolio of prescription medicines, aesthetics solutions and consumer care products. The company partners with health care practitioners around the world to meet the skin health needs of people throughout their lifetime. Galderma is a leader in research and development of scientifically-defined and medically-proven solutions for the skin. For more information, please visit www.galderma.com    

Job Description

The Executive Communications Director identifies opportunities for valuable exposure of CEO and key leaders with our internal and external stakeholders. She/he is responsible to support Galderma’s executives with their communications needs and develop proactive communications plan. As part of the Global Communications team, she/he ensures message consistency across all Galderma communication channels and spokespersons.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and identify opportunities for deliberate, thoughtful exposure of CEO and key leaders in select business media and credible industry platforms that build Galderma's reputation


• Craft and coordinate and be accountable for leadership communication activities including speeches, presentations, briefings, backgrounders, reports, high-level correspondence, and website content for Galderma’s CEO


• As a member of the Global Communications team, collaborate with the Editorial and Design teams to bring our executive’s messaging and vision to life via compelling presentations and speeches


• Partner with key stakeholders to gather content and assemble communications materials for key events and milestones


• Develop and support internal and external strategic executive engagement plans for the CEO


• Support CEO with non-Galderma activities such as board presentations, etc.


• Lead and ensure logistics related to the CEO’s preparation and rehearsals and be on site days of events to manage logistics and handle executive needs (may require travel)


• Pitch in, where appropriate, to help Global Communications team on high-priority corporate communications projects, regardless of executive being supported

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, English or related field


• 15+ years of experience in public relations and media relation


• English native capacity with superior written and oral communication skills


• Experience in working with, and creating and editing for C-suite leadership


• Crisis communications and strategic planning experience


• Experience sourcing stories and creative ideas


• Has the ability to write, edit, and organize thoughts in a clear, concise, and well-organized manner


• Operates with a sense of urgency, is highly responsive, stays ahead of deadlines, and demonstrates excellent execution and follow-through


• Works well under pressure in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift quickly


• Embraces a robust workplan that is a mix of strategic and tactical deliverables


• Has strong leadership presence, emotional intelligence, and collaboration skills


• Is a quick study on corporate and industry messaging


• Understands and effectively communicates detailed business results and complex marketplace dynamics


• Knows how to adapt messaging to different audiences