Manager Events, Communication and Planning PV

Fortrea; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

The Manager Events, Communication and Planning PV will play a role in creating and implementing the strategy for:

• Enhancing engagement and collaboration within GSPV employees.
• Enhancing engagement between GSPV and other Enterprise-wide functions.
• Ensuring the key activities promoting engagement and collaboration align with our clients broader group and R&D strategy.

In this role, you will be part of our FSPx team and work directly with one of our renowned key sponsors!
Main Responsibilities:

• Facilitate communication of project updates/milestones and departmental updates within GSPV.
• Develop and maintain the tools (templates, guidance) which facilitate timely, effective and targeted communication within GSPV and from GSPV Leadership and the SVP, Head of GSPV to internal and external stakeholders.
• Plan and implement activities aimed at improving the recognition and engagement of GSPV employees (e.g.: enhancing use of CTP awards, verbal/written recognition, acknowledgement at townhalls).
• Plan and implement activities aimed at improving the engagement within GSPV employees (e.g.: speed networking, townhalls, enhanced opportunities for N-3 and beyond to interact with LT, People-managers offsite and meetings).
• Support the planning and delivery of our clients wide global event which promotes patient safety (e.g.: Patient Safety Week).
• Explore and implement opportunities to raise the overall profile of GSPV through the use social media (e.g.: LinkedIn) and digital tools to enhance communications (both internal and external).
• Support the Head of GSPV (as required) in planning and delivering the communications plan for all GSPV change management activities (e.g.: as a result of automation, right sizing, integrations).
• Organization of team building initiatives such as global offsite meetings and engagement activities.

Job Qualifications and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor, Health care, Life sciences, Communication, Marketing, Public Relations or other University degree of other relevant fields.
• 10+ years in Communication, Marketing, Event Management or Public Relations in a health care or pharmaceutical industry preferred.
• Experience working for global companies with a demonstrable understanding of cultural sensitivities.
• Track record of improving engagement and collaboration in a multi-national company.
• Experience executing and composing effective communication from the Leadership team to employees.
• Demonstrated ability to work with the organizational leadership and lead global initiatives.
• Successfully led global events both face to face and virtually.
• Developed and implemented new processes and initiatives on a global scale.
• Demonstrated expertise in leveraging social media platforms (i.e., LinkedIn) for strategic content development and external brand positioning, coupled with a strong ability to create and manage internal departmental communications that enhance organizational alignment and employee engagement.