Communications Manager

Job description / Role

A leading Pharmaceutical company is actively recruiting a Communications Manager for their Istanbul office.

Please note that you must meet all the criteria set out below for your application to be considered. Suitable candidates will be contacted within 5 working days. If you are not contacted by us within that time, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.

The main responsibilities will include but not limited to:
- Responsible for developing communication strategy, policies, and plans for internal and external communications within the assigned regions.
- Preparing written materials for various campaigns, and maintaining a range of publications to meet communication objectives.
- Developing and implementing communications strategies
- Maintaining links with local media to facilitate good communication by updating a list of all media contacts, meeting with key media personnel, and responding to media queries after required approval.
- Providing communications advice to the marketing team and other enabling functions based on marketing and communication strategies.
- As required, prepare speeches for the authorized spokesperson.

To be successful you will need to meet the following:
- Only candidates currently based in Turkey will be considered.
- Bachelor's degree. Preferably in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a relevant field
- Minimum 6 years of experience in a similar role within the healthcare industry, preferably from multinational companies.
- Exceptional communication skills, including writing, speaking, and active listening.
- Project management & problem-solving skills.
- Solid knowledge of best writing and messaging practices for business correspondence, public relations, advertising, marketing, and social media.
- Excellent customer service, planning, and organizing skills.
- Attention to detail Solid experience in managing agencies and adapting regional and global campaigns to suit local markets.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Turkish.

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About the Company

Kinetic is a Middle East-based company that has been successfully providing a full range of recruitment solutions for leading Pharmaceutical, Agritech, Medical Device, Chemical and Sustainability organizations since 2012.

We provide an executive search service geared to any level of roles within these verticals which is led by industry experts. Our service is driven by innovative, established and proven research teams who customize each individual requirement from our clients.