About the role

Manager of Corporate Affairs working on communications strategies for Antech's veterinary lab operations and imaging services. Leading initiatives for internal and external communications across the Science & Diagnostics team.

Responsibilities

Develop annual communication strategies and execute them in collaboration with the Corporate Affairs teams across Science & Diagnostics and Mars Petcare.
Drive organizational efficiency & change comms plans globally by proactively partnering with cross functional teams
Drive internal/external content global strategy to ensure relevance to regions and deliver adaptable global materials (e.g. statements, internal/external talking points, Q&As, fact sheets, internal slides and announcements etc.) and manage the internal review process.
Develop comms plan for ‘hard to reach’ Associates based in lab communities globally, crafting storylines and messaging that helps to connect the dots with the wider SDx mission
Integrate communications efforts with cross-functional teams across Science & Diagnostics, Mars Petcare Public Affairs, Commercial/Marketing, to ensure strategic, consistent, and effective communications on key topics/issues/initiatives.
Strategic partnership with CA and P&O teams across the regions to ensure alignment on communication initiatives (e.g., related to major milestones) and implement broader corporate communications activations against the strategy.
Support content and leader prep for regular Associate and Leader events
Lead on labs and imaging services issues management.
Monitor and manage issues that could impact success or company reputation.
Develop and monitor regular feedback loops and metrics tracking

Minimum of 5 years of experience in in-house and/or agency communications, ideally in a health care setting.
Public Relations/Communication Degree; or other related Degree or Diploma
Strong and broad background in communications in the human or animal medical, health, med tech or diagnostics space
Robust media relations experience.
Experience in leading successful strategy and outputs for content for digital and social media.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proven track record of working successfully with both executives and subject matter experts.
Knowledge of key science and technical media/press/influencers (including science, AI, diagnostics, veterinary).
Experience in international and intercultural settings.
Fluency in English
Excellent writing, oral and interpersonal skills
Knowledge and experience in scientific publications and congresses
Demonstrable experience of a key role is setting strategy and creating integrated communications plans is essential.
Peer relation skills essential and the ability to get things done through both formal and informal networks.
Desire to be part of a team that is making A Better World For Pets.
Comfort in continuously acquiring knowledge and dealing with complexity and ambiguity
Sound decision quality, critical thinking and judgment skills are essential
Experience in managing internal cross-company and external strategic alliances.