Senior Communications Manager

The Position

An exciting opportunity for Communications professionals with a passion for science and making a positive impact on patient lives. You have the opportunity to excel in a matrix environment, working alongside the best minds of healthcare, who nurture and challenge for the best outcomes. If this interests you, we invite you to apply for this role.

Tasks & responsibilities

• As the future Senior Manager - Medicine Communications (HP), you will shape and coordinate the global execution of the Global Medicine Communications Strategic Agenda.
• Moreover, you will ensure Medicine campaigns align with the Global Comms Strategic Agenda, working closely with other functional teams and stakeholders.
• Specifically, you will partner with the Human Pharma Medicine organization to position our leadership in science to diverse industry stakeholders. Your role will be crucial in strengthening Medicine's reputation as a key pillar within Human Pharma.
• Furthermore, you will advise senior management on employee engagement and communication rhythms. You will also be responsible for implementing a proportionate and strategic calendar for senior leaders' communication, both internally and externally.
• You will partner with the Chief Medical Officer in building her stature as a credible voice of science in the industry and a strong voice for our narrative.
• You will develop effective communication platforms and formats, serving as a dedicated Business Partner to relevant stakeholders.
• Moreover, you will be responsible for implementing global governance and core processes for all key areas, for ensuring consistent and flawless internal and external communications and support liaising with senior leadership.
• Leveraging your experience, you will build a strong team to support transformation and change processes in Business Units and Group Functions.

Requirements

• University degree in Mass communication / Journalism / Media Management with long-term experience in communications / mass communication and several years' experience in managing senior leadership / executive teams
• Proven track record in strategic leadership communications and experience in a matrixed organization in the healthcare industry
• Excellent editorial and copywriting skills with a broad scope as well as experience in crisis and issues management
• Knowledge of traditional and new age media working models and analytics; Qualifications in digital communication / social media management is an added advantage
• Ability to transform a strategic vision into specific actions and plans and to anticipate business challenges, trends as well as internal and external stakeholders' needs
• Experience in working with the C-suite, managing expectations, executing 360-degree campaigns with multi-stakeholder groups
• Excellent verbal and written command in English. Knowledge of other international languages is an added advantage

As part of our commitment to transparency and fairness, salary information will be shared during the recruitment process. We also offer a comprehensive benefits and wellbeing package.

Applications from persons with severe disabilities are warmly welcomed. In cases of equal qualifications, such applicants will be given preferential consideration in the selection process.

Ready to contact us?

If you have any questions about the job posting or process - please contact our HR Direct Team, Tel: +49 (0) 6132 77-3330 or via mail: hr.de@boehringer-ingelheim.com

Recruitment process:

Step 1: Online application - The job posting is presumably online until September 18th, 2026. We reserve the right to take the posting offline beforehand.
Step 2: Virtual meeting
Step 3: On-site interviews

Please include the following documents when applying for this position: cover letter, CV

Please submit your application documents in English.

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