Corporate Communication Manager About Astellas: At Astellas we are making treatments that matter to people.
We are tackling the toughest health challenges putting the patient at the heart of every move we make.
Our global vision for Patient Centricity is to support the development of innovative health solutions through a deep understanding of the patient experience.
At Astellas, Patient Centricity isn't a buzzword - it's a guiding principle for action.
We believe all staff have a role to play in creating a patient-centric culture and integrating an awareness of the patient into our everyday working practices, regardless of our role, team or division.
We have developed ground-breaking, innovative medicines in immunology, oncology and urology.
Our medicines are extending and saving the lives of cancer patients, making transplantation possible and improving the quality of life for those living with conditions where needs are often overlooked.
We take a patient-focused approach, that allows us to convert brilliant early science into treatments and solutions that directly improve and save patients' lives.
From lab to clinic to patient, we focus on the most promising science, empower the best talent to pursue it, and develop life-changing solutions alongside the best partners.
The Opportunity: You will be leading the communications for the local business.
Your role sits under the Commercial function and will be working cross-functionally as well as being a major player within strategy as well building long term relationships with patient organizations and key influencers in Australia.
This is a 6-month contract position.
This is an existing position within the organisation and is a sole operator role.
Your position will be field-based in the state of Sydney, New South Wales in Australia.
Hybrid Working: At Astellas we recognise the importance of balancing your work and home life, so we offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues in person at the office alongside the flexibility to work from home; optimising the most productive work environment for you to succeed and deliver.
Key Responsibilities: Work in collaboration with the Brand Teams, SME's and external agencies to plan, design, implement and execute communications relating to our portfolio of products.
Develop and manage an effective overall communications plan for change/enhancement initiatives relating to culture, new business processes, strategic communications, new leaderships etc., in support of business owners involved.
Work with the business to drive, identify & enhance our opportunities to build long-term relationships with Patient Organizations and key influencers in Australia.
Essential Knowledge & Experience: Experienced in Corporate communications.
Have extensive experience with both internal and external communications.
Demonstrate experience in building relationships with patient organizations.
Preferred Knowledge & Experience: Knowledge and experience within the pharmaceutical industry Experience working for a smaller affiliate.
Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
Additional Information: This is a 6-month fixed-term role.
This position follows our hybrid working model.
Role requires a blend of home and a minimum of 2 days per week in our Sydney office.
Flexibility may be required in line with business needs.
Candidates must be located within a commutable distance of the office.
Candidates must have full Work Rights for Australia.
Candidates must be located within the state of Sydney, NSW.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.