Boehringer Ingelheim is one the fastest growing pharmaceutical companies in the South East Asia and South Korea (SEASK) region. We are powered by a diverse workforce who creates value to our customers through our dynamic product portfolio.

Moreover, we are recognized in the region as:

• One of the top 10 pharma companies
• A market leader in most of the therapeutic areas we play in for the Human Pharma business
• The No. 1 company in the Animal Health business
• Top Employer

We do take our employees’ development seriously and are committed to helping them grow through extensive development programs, career opportunities and a diverse and inclusive working environment.

Are you looking to make a difference in your career? Please apply for the position below.

Description:

The External Communications Manager is responsible for the full spectrum of external communications at BI ROPU SEASK. The job would lead proactive public campaigns, manage media relations, communicate financial results, crisis management communications (with Head of Comms, SEASK), building positive image and reputation for the company, develop brand awareness and promoting the company’s products and services through creative marketing-communications campaigns and events.

The position will be responsible for both businesses of Human Pharma and Animal Health for all the SEASK countries. It is a centralized function to be responsible for full regional strategy and local implementation.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Developing a fully integrated external communications strategy for traditional and social media, around the company’s objectives, products and services.
• Working cross-functionally across the highest levels of the business to create an effective narrative and build the brands image and identity, especially in product communication.
• Operating highly effective day-to-day media relations, managing proactive briefings with members of the press and handling enquiries, during office hours and out-of-hours.
• Managing, developing, maintaining and integrating digital channels into the External Communications strategy, including website and social media channels – with full collaboration with the Go-To Market team in SEASK
• Designing and delivering corporate and brand campaigns to influence the public policy agenda in Media’s favor to support brand communications and market access.
• Manage and support external tie ups and partnerships with governmental, private and non-governmental organization.
• Mapping the external stakeholder and develop relations required within the different markets.
• Designing and delivering creative events and activities to support product launches and drive public awareness.
• Managing external suppliers – including PR, social media and monitoring agencies – and a budget.
• Responsible for all daily online, print and social media monitoring and to deliver regular coverage reports related to the organization, competition and external stakeholders identified, to senior management and brand leads.
• Working closely with different brands leads and business leads to manage market-sensitive news and react accordingly, including development of statements.
• Lead the SEASK press office and support guidance to all countries for managing media quires.
• Develop press kits for all events and activities and media pitches. This will include the delivery of press released, biographies, factsheets, backgrounders, speeches, by-lined articles, company presentations and briefings.
• Develop qualitative/quantitative measures to gauge impact of communications.
• Preparing our executives and KOLs for media interactions and interviews.
• Be responsible for the multimedia content development and approval related to BI, its businesses and its brands including but not limited to videos, infographics, digital content, etc.
• Identify and build relationship with Patients Advocacy Groups and ensure partnership within different campaigns or events.
• Act as advocate to the Executives, Business Heads and Brand Leads on brand positioning for the general public and media.
• Coordinate with internal communications team to make sure that external activities are being communicated with employees

Requirements:

Degree in Communications, Journalism, PR, Marketing, Marcomms or equivalent

At least 4-6 years of relevant working experience in public relations and communications (experience working in healthcare or in a PR agency is a plus

Have experience managing teams in a local or regional structure

Drive, competence, flexibility and a willingness to learn

Ability to work under pressure/ tight deadlines

Must be a team player and a self-starter

Able to work independently with minimal supervision

Excellent in interpersonal and communication skills

Must be willing to travel when required

Excellent communication skills in English

Who we are:

At Boehringer Ingelheim we create value through innovation with one clear goal: to improve the lives of patients. We develop breakthrough therapies and innovative healthcare solutions in areas of unmet medical need for both humans and animals. As a family owned company, we focus on long term performance. We are powered by 50,000 employees globally who nurture a diverse, collaborative and inclusive culture. Learning and development for all employees is key, because your growth is our growth. Want to learn more? Visit boehringer-ingelheim.com and join us in our effort to make more health.

Note to Recruitment Agencies:

Boehringer Ingelheim (BI) does not accept candidate submissions from recruitment agencies that BI does not have existing contracts with.BI will not be responsible for payment of recruitment fees for the hiring of candidates whose resumes were submitted to BI employees or BI offices without BI’s prior permission.