Director Communications Europe

BeiGene continues to grow at a rapid pace with challenging and exciting opportunities for experienced professionals. When considering candidates, we look for scientific and business professionals who are highly motivated, collaborative, and most importantly, share our passionate interest in fighting cancer.

General Description:

The Director of Communications, Europe will help to shape and execute strategic communications that advance BeiGene’s vision and mission, commercial priorities and public affairs activities in Europe and Switzerland. The successful candidate will be able to create insight-driven communication plans and surround sound campaigns that are integrated with commercial and corporate goals for external and internal audiences.

The role requires experience with branded and unbranded communications and work in supporting leader profiles. It will also work with Europe Patient Advocacy to help shape patient storytelling and amplify work done in partnership with patient advocacy organizations.

This position also involves coordinating with BeiGene's global offices. Reporting to the Head of Corporate Affairs, Europe, the role requires a comprehensive understanding of responsible communication practices, including media relations, digital communications, and other relevant activities, to support the company's long-term goals.

Responsibilities: 

• Developing and implementing communication strategies aligned to corporate and brand strategies within agreed-upon budgets and timelines.
• Support product and pipeline communications in close collaboration with the global communication team.
• Collaborate with communications/PR partners to develop and update various communication materials such as corporate resources, media materials, presentations, etc.
• Create compelling content by working closely with cross-functional teams and external partners to support global social media and digital strategies
• Support corporate reputation work by engaging in executive visibility planning, including speaking and media opportunities, and preparing key BeiGene executives
• Partner with patient advocacy and policy teams in Europe to provide visibility for their work
• Coordinate with country corporate affairs leads to streamline and align communications across countries and departments equipping the teams with resources, capabilities and information needed for an efficient and high-performing function
• Provide support for the preparation of quarterly European Town Halls and the development of internal initiatives.
• Analyze and assess the effectiveness of communication strategies using appropriate key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics.
• Build and manage the internal EU Corporate Affairs SharePoint site

 Profile:

• Minimum of 10 years of demonstrated experience in communications/PR within the healthcare, with at least 3 years in a corporate (pharma or biotech) setting. Proven track record in developing and executing successful communication initiatives at an international level.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work comfortably in a multicultural environment.
• Able to build and maintain close, collaborative relationships with all levels of the organization to ensure alignment and integration of strategies, tactics and content.
• Strong organizational capabilities; detail oriented.
• Ability to work independently and use sound judgment in decision-making, including setting and managing priorities and meeting competing deadlines.
• Deadline-driven and accustomed to juggling multiple priorities with a sense of urgency.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and experience in SharePoint site design and maintenance.
• Job based in Switzerland

Qualifications:

• Bilingual in English. Excellent English writing and editing skills; German speaking skills advantageous
• Demonstrated understanding of pharmaceutical regulatory requirements
• Demonstrated ability in establishing and cultivating effective internal working relationship with cross-functional counterparts
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations effectively.
• Strong project management and leadership skills.
• Understanding of organizational operations, branding, and communication strategy.
• Digital communication experience desirable
• Ability to manage multiple projects and processes within a growing organization and fast-paced environment
• Ability to remain flexible and adapt to a changing environment
• Ability to deliver in high-pressure situations and with short deadlines
• Strong ability to demonstrate attention to detail 
• Master’s degree in communications preferred.

BeiGene Global Competencies

When we exhibit our values of Patients First, Collaborative Spirit, Bold Ingenuity and Driving Excellence, through our twelve global competencies below, we help get more affordable medicines to more patients around the world.

• Fosters Teamwork
• Provides and Solicits Honest and Actionable Feedback
• Self-Awareness
• Acts Inclusively
• Demonstrates Initiative
• Entrepreneurial Mindset
• Continuous Learning
• Embraces Change
• Results-Oriented
• Analytical Thinking/Data Analysis
• Financial Excellence
• Communicates with Clarity

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. BeiGene does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.