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Strategy & Leadership Engagement Senior Manager Pharma R&D (m/f/d)
This global position contributes to Bayer Pharma Research & Development (R&D) by leading strategic, inspiring and engaging strategy and leadership engagement activities supporting the implementation of the R&D strategy, working collaboratively across the R&D Community Engagement (RDCE) department.
You develop and drive engagement activities of the Head of Pharma R&D, Executive Committee Member, and their leadership team (RDLT), to connect leaders to employees and other key stakeholders, and raise awareness and understanding of the RDLT's priorities within the R&D organization and beyond.
YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and drive execution of a global multi-channel engagement strategy around R&D Strategy and Leadership, supporting R&D Community Engagement objectives and in line with the R&D vision and scorecard
- Develop and drive editorial plan with multi-channel digital and non-digital engagement activities throughout the year to execute Strategy and Leadership engagement plan
- Develop and execute engagement materials for overall R&D strategy and strategic R&D projects and initiatives to enable a one-voice communication around leadership decisions and plans, e.g. leadership comms packages for Head of R&D, RDLT and other R&D senior leaders, key messages, presentations, talking points, Q&As, etc.
- Develop and lead creative and impactful engagement plan to support the Head of Pharma R&D and RDLT engagement with colleagues within R&D and beyond, in support of the overall global R&D strategy and vision
- Develop and drive communication materials for the Head of Pharma R&D and RDLT including leadership messages, presentations, videos, briefings and events
- Develop personal profile for Head of Pharma R&D and RDLT, including identification, assessment and planning of engagement opportunities, preparation of briefings and communication materials, management of social media activity, as well as support external positioning and presence for selected external events (closely aligned with Corporate Communications)
- Develop RDLT profile for internal and external activation plan to drive R&D positioning and external presence through executive social media, support for RDLT members for selected engagement activities etc.
- Develop and lead tailored leadership communication, messaging, training and engagement opportunities for the R&D Senior Leadership (approx. 200 people) to equip senior leaders with the right communications tools to inspire and engage employees in the R&D organization
- Lead cross-functional activities and projects within the RDCE team, including selected R&D engagement activities (e.g. R&D Senior Leadership Forum, R&D Town Hall Meetings, etc.)
- Take a leading and proactive role in ensuring holistic planning across the RDCE team
- Identify key interfaces within and outside of RDCE and Pharma R&D for successful strategy implementation and develop effective network and exchange platforms, e.g., R&D Leadership Team, HR, Pharma ExCo functions, Corporate Communication, etc.
- Identify, secure and manage agencies and external vendors' support for successful strategy implementation
WHO YOU ARE
- BA/MA degree in Communications, Business administration or Science with long-term experience in communication, ideally in strategic, executive and/or employee communication
- Experience working with international groups, preferably in the healthcare industry
- Experience in science and/or R&D is considered as an asset
- Successful track record in development and implementation of communication strategies, executive communication and thought leadership activation, and leading global communities
- Strong leadership and project management skills
- High level of creativity, willingness to explore new things
- Capability of working in complex, ambiguous, changing environments
- Strong team building and motivation skills
- Excellent communication and networking capabilities across diverse teams
- Proficiency in spoken and written English – any other languages are a plus
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