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Transcend is a global business transformation program that will modernize our foundational transactional processes and harmonize them into one “clean” ERP as a standardized platform for growth and efficiency gains.

This program will simplify the Pharmaceutical ERP landscape from 7 to 1, standardizing processes to have a cost-effective, fit-for-purpose digital backbone that will enable us to support the Pharmaceutical business with agility. Additionally, the program will remediate the end-of-life system exposure that we risk towards the end of this decade.

Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):

United States - Requisition Number: R-001636

Switzerland, Belgium, and Ireland - Requisition Number: R-004071

Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.

We are searching for the best talent for a Transcend: Manager, Global Communications! This hybrid position will be located in Titusville, NJ; alternative locations may be considered in Zug, Switzerland; Beerse, Belgium; or Cork, Ireland.

Are you ready to advance your career in Communications? Join our world-class global team! This is an incredible opportunity to make a significant impact and shape the future of our communications strategies as part of a multi-year global business transformation initiative that will modernize our end-to-end Supply Chain digital capabilities by harmonizing our disparate ERP ecosystem, standardizing our core business processes and products.

As an important leadership role, the Manager is responsible for developing and implementing coordinated global communication and engagement strategies and deliverables to amplify messaging across all audiences in support of the Transcend transformation efforts using a multi-channel approach and innovative formats. This leader will drive value for the transformation program by partnering with the wider team as well as adjacent programs/functions to identify and analyze stakeholders' level of awareness and influence, engagement, and communication needs. They will develop associated strategies to facilitate partner engagement and awareness needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Shape and deliver overall program communications, messaging, and measures of success; working across adjacent programs to ensure integration and alignment for cohesive business messaging and planning.
• Coordinate the planning and execution of engagement programs, including town hall meetings, program forums, and other internal\external communication initiatives.
• Develop engaging team (inward facing) communications to deliver updates that are engaging and easy-to-understand, while anchoring on milestones and partner groups.
• Develops engaging employee communications, using a multi-channel approach and innovative formats to deliver financial, strategy and business updates that are engaging and easy-to-understand.
• Coordinates with Workstream leads to capture communications
• Develops enrollment content to onboard super users, end-users and leader.
• Deploys leadership, program, and end-user level communications based on detailed level comms plan.
• Coordinate with Change, Adoption, and Process Leads to gather communications needs per functional / process area; inclusive of development of enrollment content to onboard super users, end-users and leader.
• Build, maintain, and refresh stakeholder assessment and messaging maps.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent diploma is required; a Bachelor's/University degree is desireable, preferably in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or other related field of study

Experience and Skills:

Required:

• Minimum 6 years of relevant work experience

• Experience in the areas of Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or equivalent function

• Demonstrated ability to analyze communication channels and tactics effectively, showcasing strong analytical skills and critical thinking

• Experience successfully crafting and implementing communications strategies and initiatives on a global scale

• Proven leadership skills to empower and encourage a team to achieve bold goals

• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft clear and compelling messages for diverse audiences

• Deeply collaborative and comfortable driving results through influence

• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining quality and professionalism

Preferred:

• Familiarity or experience in improving communications through Generative AI tools

• Experience working on culture initiatives which enhance the overall dynamic of a team

• Familiarity with End to End Supply Chain Business Processes and/or ERPs

• Experience with varying digital channels, tools, and capabilities

• Experience with Event Management (in person and virtual)

• Experience working with external agencies and translation services

• People management/leadership experience (direct or indirect reports)

Other:

• Requires proficiency in English (written and verbal) to communicate effectively and professionally

• Requires up to 10% domestic and/or international travel

• Requires the ability, through our hybrid flexible work policy, to work on-site a minimum of three days each week, with the option for two remote workdays each week

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