Hybrid US_Director, AH Communications (Duluth, GA, United States, Georgia) presso None

Description

As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development, and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in several ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking, and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.

Responsible for developing and implementing communication and strategy action plans and overseeing the implementation of internal and external communication programs in support of specific species groups and/or client groups within the US AH business. This may includes employee engagement, improving AH reputation, and leading all product communications efforts. Responsible for execution and integration of communication activities; internally across the US AH organization as well as externally across all key stakeholder groups and channels including traditional, digital and social media. Requires the ability to effectively support executive leader and provide guidance and oversees the "issues management process and deployment" as it relates to the AH business. Responsible for leading and developing a multi-disciplined team and possibly external agencies. 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing communication and strategy action plans. 
• Leads communications for their area of responsibility/accountability and the development of direct reports.
• Leads the development of AH's reputation that includes assessment of business issues and drivers, marketplace, customers, messages, platform and implementation. Responsible for identifying ongoing ways to raise awareness of and protect the AH reputation. 
• Works seamlessly with AH client groups to oversee specific communication strategies and plans to raise awareness of AH products.
• Develops the AH internal communications strategy and oversees implementation to directly impact the business, drive the cultural change agenda, and ensure employee alignment with key business objectives. Must have understanding of analytics and metrics to understand impact of internal communications channels and learn & adjust to achieve impact on business.
• Build and leverage relationships with key external influencers to positively position AH. 
• Ensure alignment and strong collaboration with the global communications team. 
• May develop the public relations strategy for all US AH-branded products, including pipeline products.
• Builds strong relationships with client groups to ensure strategic alignment and deliver well-aligned PR strategies that grow market opportunities, market share and sales.
• Oversees the execution of a well-coordinated public relations approach that aligns with Global PR strategies.
• Accountable for AH product and business specific issues/crisis communications as well as the rapid response process to maintain business momentum and protect the reputation of the company. 
• Leads corporate communications-related issues/crisis management process and activities for their client groups.
• Oversees crisis communication training and associated activities. 
• Oversees internal and external communications, including employee announcements, company communications, news and press releases, publication of company newsletters, media materials for their client groups. 
• Responsible for ensuring utilization of official corporate branding and all subsequent governance and usage by the AH business.  
• Advises and recommends appropriate course of action to leadership, and members of the respective leadership teams on communications and public relations matters.
• Prepare and oversee all expenses and headcount budgets, including monthly budget forecasts and annual budgets related to their cost center.
• Ensures that performance opportunities are proactively managed through the Performance Management system and all department employees have current actionable development plans. Develops, executes and manages professional growth plans for their team.
• Demonstrates innate situational leadership through the ability to train, upgrade and inspire an organization.
   

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required and Master’s Degree preferred
• 10 years’ experience in life sciences and healthcare public relations and/or corporate communications
• 7 years managing people or projects with a proven track record of growing and developing a teams
• 2+ years working in a corporate environment;
• Possesses in-depth knowledge of corporate internal and external communications, media relations, and marketing and the ability to link that knowledge to impacting business objectives
• Experience gaining alignment on communications strategy with key internal stakeholders and driving execution
• Proven ability to build relationships and influence key internal stakeholders
• Ability to strategically manage internal and external resources holistically for effective and efficient delivery of functional work and across categories within span of control
• Strong analytical abilities; crisis/issue management leadership; ability to maintain composure at all times and establish trust as the “voice of reason” for the organization
• A nuanced interpersonal style and exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Able to make a compelling case for communications and to engender support for programming, decisions and resources
• A mature demeanor and an ability to interface credibly with senior US and global leaders; Proven track record as trusted counselor to leaders; works effectively with leaders to lead and drive strategic initiatives
• Builds relationships with key stakeholders and influence outcomes both with and without authority; collaborates with external partners (alliance partners, NGOs, etc.) and lead and influence in ambiguous situations; 
• Strategic and innovative thinker and a champion for change; is creative, innovative and flexible; 
• Ability to work well under pressure and enjoy a fast-paced, often unpredictable environment; 
• Leadership, coaching, and management capabilities; and the highest level of professional and ethical standards.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required).
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Desired Skills, Experience and Abilities