BeiGene continues to grow at a rapid pace with challenging and exciting opportunities for experienced professionals. When considering candidates, we look for scientific and business professionals who are highly motivated, collaborative, and most importantly, share our passionate interest in fighting cancer.
General Description:
Under the direction of the General Manager FrBeLux, the Director, Corporate Affairs & Communications France & BeLux is responsible to develop & execute locally the Corporate Affairs and Communication strategy.
This role involves providing strategic counsel to leadership and implementing communications and public affairs strategies that support business growth. It focuses on developing and implementing strategic communication plans, building a patient advocacy network, and engaging with policymakers and trade associations in France/BeLux in alignment with strategic goals.
Essential Functions of the job:
Communication internal and external (50%)
Develop external communications materials to support business priorities, including but not limited to narratives, proactive and reactive messaging, and media materials. press releases, corporate materials, social media content, etc
Support employee engagement and internal communications
Finding new ways and opportunities to improve our perception amongst relevant external stakeholders in France, Belgium, and Luxembourg
Building a positive BeiGene image/brand and awareness for our company and our products in the hemato-oncology market
Corporate Affairs (30%)
Develop and implement bold corporate affairs strategies to position BeiGene as a leading oncology company and increase awareness of our products in France and BeLux
Identify and maintain relationships with a broad variety of stakeholders including media, governments representatives, patient organizations, trade associations, with a particular focus on oncology and hematology
Steering the planning and execution of strategic initiatives and programs with the above stakeholders
Patient advocacy (20%)
Develop and implement locally the patient advocacy strategy
Project management (contracts, invoicing, communication) for Public Affairs & Patient Engagement activities and projects together with admin support
Support decisions whereby patient care is at the center of the BeiGene mission
General
This role will work closely with cross-functional teams and with the European and Global Corporate Affairs team
Ensure compliance across all areas to maintain the highest standards of patients focused ethical conduct in line with our values
Consistently ensure operating in accordance with BeiGene´s Standards of conduct and all applicable local laws and regulations
Partner with and provide direction to external agency partners and vendors, as needed
Manages and plans the expense budget
Track, monitor and report on strategy and tactical results
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, or related field
10+ years of qualified work experience in Healthcare Communication, with responsibilities and/or exposure in advocacy/public affairs roles
Hands on in operations and strategic
Very good knowledge of the pharmaceutical framework and applicable regulations
Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills
Collaborative and able to work in a fast-paced environment managing multiple priorities.
Knowledge of the haemato-oncology market is a plus
Strong understanding of the traditional media landscape and its intersection with paid, social, and owned
Experience interacting with and providing appropriate communications counsel and support to senior leaders
Flexible team player with the ability to act quickly and meet deadlines with the highest ethical and business standards
Entrepreneurial problem solver who can juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with very tight deadlines.
Attention to detail, adept at grasping the big picture, and skilled at connecting all the dots in between
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Innovative and creative
Good computer skills
Computer Skills: Standard Computer Skills required (MS Office)
Other Qualifications: Fluency in both verbal and written English and the country language; any other major European language of advantage
Travel: Approximately 20% of time
Competencies:
Ethics - Treats people with respect; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently. Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time. Follows instructions and responds to management direction.
Communication - Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations. Writes clearly and informatively. Able to read and interpret written information.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed. Contributes to building a positive team spirit, Shares expertise with others.
Adaptability – Able to adapt to changes in the work environment. Manages competing demands. Changes approach or method to best fit the situation. Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and development areas; Pursues training and opportunities for growth; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
Project Management - Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget
BeiGene Global Competencies
When we exhibit our values of Patients First, Collaborative Spirit, Bold Ingenuity and Driving Excellence, through our twelve global competencies below, we help get more affordable medicines to more patients around the world.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. BeiGene does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
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