Communications Manager

Job description / Role

- Working closely with the management team, the communications manager is responsible for providing communications expertise, to develop, deliver and drive a robust communication strategy to align with Julphars International expansion. Working in an advisory role, communication manager will be responsible for communicating key messages, joining in effective marketing campaigns, handling internal/external communications and implementing strategies to promote the Julphars business overall.
- Establish effective and appropriate communications channels for the Julphar ensuring that communications plans and messages are coordinated effectively with the communication leads in each market.
- Provide reactive external communications support to the region as it relates to Area or industry issues.
- Devising strategies and tactics for a comprehensive internal and external communication program.
- Coaching, support and communications counsel to Julphar executive team.
- Coordinator and work closely with communications lead to ensure timely, consistent delivery of messages aligned with local market communications;
- Creating strategic communication plans and executing those plans to drive measurable results.
- Developing and implementing internal communication strategies and managing internal communication channels; design, develop, write, edit and produce internal employee communications in order to relay organization strategies, policies, activities etc.
- Enable external media relations in market in support of international expansion, business development, manufacturing plans, partnerships, brand launches, pricing issues, market access, sales and marketing practices, payer, etc.)
- Management of the Julphar Media spokesperson for projects as required.
- Is collaborative and can coordinate with global and corporate colleagues to ensure local /project needs are clearly articulated and supported globally and corporately.
- Management of a broad range of internal communications initiatives that increase employee engagement to deliver business success.
- Establishes Communications operating budgets with all external agencies engaged in PR & Communications work in support of the area and projects. Manages the activities to deliver desired outcomes within the established budget.

Requirements

- Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Public relations, journalism, or related field.
- Experience writing press releases in journalistic Associated press (AP) style.
- Substantial experience in healthcare communications/ PR including internal communications is preferred;
- Multicultural experience and understanding required; global experience preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to interact with, counsel and influence senior executives effectively.
- Proven ability to develop execute results-driven communications strategies that are aligned with business goals and objectives;
- Demonstrated abilities to set and manage priorities, resources, goals and project initiatives;
- Excellent writing, editing, copy-writing and proofreading skills-speed, accuracy and creativity essential;
- Ability to establish and meet deadlines, work independently under pressure and handle multiple priorities.
- Strong demonstrated organizational skills with high level of attention to detail;
- Language skills: English is a must.

Competencies (Functional & Technical):
- Business Acumen.
- Ability to Impact & Influence.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship-Building.
- Effective Internal & external Communicating.

About the Company

Julphar is a true reflection of Ras Al Khaimah’s significant development. Established in 1980 under the guidance of H.H Sheikh Saqr Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, we have established ourselves as a leader in production and distribution of pharmaceutical products.

Our goal is to create high-quality medicines whilst maintaining a competitive cost. We achieve this through a network of twelve world-class manufacturing plants (with further expansion planned) and a reliable logistics network which covers five continents.

We maintain a diverse product portfolio which target major therapeutic segments including endocrinology, anti-infective, cardiovascular and gastroenterology, over-the-counter, nephrology, dermatology, respiratory, metabolic and burn and wound management.