Director of Corporate Affairs & Communications – France

Job Overview:

On behalf of our client, a biotech company developing innovative oncology medicines, we are seeking the Director of Corporate Affairs & Communications for the French and BeLux markets. Reporting to the General Manager, this role involves representing the company to various stakeholders, articulating the company vision and mission. The individual will adapt the global corporate strategy to the French and BeLux markets and will be accountable for meeting corporate affairs objectives within defined resources and budgets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the Corporate Affairs strategy in France and BeLux.
• Cultivate relationships with diverse stakeholders including government bodies, patient groups, and medical societies.
• Lead strategic initiatives with stakeholders, aligning with the European and international Corporate Affairs team.
• Enhance the company's brand and product awareness in the haemato-oncology market.
• Identify opportunities to improve stakeholder perception in France and BeLux.
• Manage the Corporate Affairs budget and leverage agencies/tools to support strategy execution.
• Create stakeholder-centric communication materials using digital channels.
• Ensure messaging aligns with Corporate's vision and mission.
• Oversee project management for Corporate Affairs activities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally and keep management informed of relevant healthcare developments.
• Drive business decisions centered on patient care and ensure compliance with regulations.

Qualifications:

• Scientific or similar background with over 5 years of experience in Corporate Affairs.
• Strong understanding of healthcare regulations and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Track record of success in entrepreneurial environments.
• Proficiency in the haemato-oncology market.
• Motivated, solution-oriented, and collaborative.
• Fluent in French and English; proficiency in other European languages preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office.

Education: Bachelor's degree required; higher qualifications advantageous (MD, PhD, MBA).

Competencies:

• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently. Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time. Follows instructions and responds to management direction.
• Communication - Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations. Writes clearly and informatively. Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed. Contributes to building a positive team spirit, Shares expertise with others.
• Adaptability – Able to adapt to changes in the work environment.  Manages competing demands.  Changes approach or method to best fit the situation.  Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and development areas; Pursues training and opportunities for growth; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Project Management - Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget.

Contact :

Gilles COUTARD – HealthTech Executive Recruitment - ANTAL International – https://www.linkedin.com/in/gilles-coutard/ Haut du formulaire

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