Manager- Corporate Communications (External Communications)

Site Name: India - Maharashtra - Worli Mumbai Posted Date: Jan 12 2023 How can we tailor medical treatment on a global scale? At GSK, we have already delivered unprecedented change over the past four years, improving R&D, becoming a leader in Consumer Healthcare, strengthening our leadership, and transforming our commercial execution. Now, we’re making the most significant changes we’ve made to our business in over 20 years. We’re on track to separate and create two new companies in 2022: New GSK with a leading portfolio of vaccines and specialty medicines as well as R&D based on immune system and genetics science; and a new world-leading consumer healthcare company of loved and trusted brands. With new ambition comes new purpose. For New GSK, this is to unite science, talent, and technology to get ahead of disease together – all with the clear ambition of delivering human health impact; stronger and more sustainable shareholder returns; and as a new GSK where outstanding people thrive. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it. How we do all this is through our people and our culture. A culture that is ambitious for patients – so we deliver what matters better and faster; accountable for impact – with clear ownership of goals and support to succeed; and where we do the right thing. So, if you’re ready to improve the lives of billions, join us at this exciting moment in our journey. Join our challenge to get Ahead Together. Job Purpose: The role is responsible for effectively supporting the development and execution of GSK India (Pharma) external communication strategy. This external communications role must be in sync with the strategic intent for India, including the listed entity communications and forms the basis to drive business growth and enhance corporate reputation. The Manager, Corporate Communications (External Communications) will report to the Head - Communications & Government Affairs. Key responsibilities/essential functions include: Support the development and execution of GSK India’s external communications strategy and programming that drives GSK’s strategic intent for India and contributes to building its reputation in the market. Support the development and dissemination of the main messages based on the business’s strategic vision, short term, annual and longer-term goals to the external audience. This deliverable ensures consistent messaging and maximum external visibility of business products, services and leaders. Understand, monitor and manage the external media environment (proactive and reactive), building a radar mechanism to collect area-wide intelligence to effectively manage risks and opportunities. Ensure traditional and new media monitoring and reporting process are in place to ensure the business has full understanding of media coverage and impact across India. Lead the agency relationships in managing key media communication vehicles including media events, desk side briefings, press conferences, webcasts, webchats and one-on-one interviews. Manage the dissemination of information about company products (disease awareness) to appropriate media outlets via press releases and various communications channels. Lead the development and management of unique, next-generation, cohesive online presence, including social media, to support external communication (website, interactive and emerging media) and manages IT support & third party vendors to reach this goal. Develop meaningful and actionable metrics to measure reach and effectiveness of external communication activities. Knowledge/ Education: Educational Background 1. Minimum Level of Education - Bachelor's Degree Area of Specialization - in Communications, Public Relations, English, Marketing, or a related field 2. Preferred Level of Education - Master's Degree Area of Specialization - in Communications, Public Relations, English, Marketing or a related field Previous Experience Required: 1. Job-Related Experience Minimum Level of Job-Related Experience required Brilliant at writing (Journalism skills) and ability to support business leaders as required Tech savvy with ability to develop presentations, strategy documents and ability to develop required communication skills (Including design) in-house Communicator with exceptional business partnering and stakeholder management abilities, at ease advising and delivering in role A strong personal track record of building and managing excellent brand PR, delivering on- and disease awareness campaigns in top tier media outlets At GSK we value diversity (Gender, LGBTQ +, PwD etc.) and treat all candidates equally. We aim to create an inclusive workplace where all employees feel engaged, supportive of one another, and know their work makes an important contribution. *LI-GSK GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to impact the health of 2.5 billion people around the world in the next 10 years. Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a workplace where everyone can feel a sense of belonging and thrive as set out in our Equal and Inclusive Treatment of Employees policy. 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