Regional Communications Specialist Full Time

Job Summary

The Regional Communications Specialist is responsible for developing and executing a strategic communications plan that drives employee engagement and elevates market awareness in India and other rapidly growing regions – aligned with company priorities and brand. This matrixed role will work closely with local country leaders, while reporting into the Global Corporate Communications & Marketing team, ensuring local and corporate alignment. Critical success factors include the ability to navigate complex organizational challenges in a matrixed environment, exceptional communication skills and a commitment to excellence and measurement with an eye on continuous improvement.

Core Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic advisor to regional leaders and cross-functional teams across one or more geographical areas.

• Own, develop and implement regional employee communications strategies that foster culture, engagement and alignment with business priorities.

• Create communications calendar and corresponding content for internal channels (e.g., newsletters, intranet, video, town halls, leadership roadshows).

• Lead the coordination and support internal events, including large-scale meetings and celebratory initiatives.

• Develop and execute regional external communications plans aligned with global brand strategy, ensuring consistency, relevance and impact across India and other growing markets. To include earned and owned regional content strategy and development.

• Support local brand-building initiatives and community engagement efforts, including charitable giving and regional partnerships, ensuring alignment with both the global strategy and local market needs.

• Manage and collaborate with agency/creative partners to amplify brand in market.

• Identify and elevate regional success stories, milestones and innovations through storytelling and proactive outreach.

• Host or support customer and / or talent acquisition events.

• Monitor and optimize communications based on engagement metrics and feedback.

• Maintain high standards of brand consistency and corporate image across all touchpoints.

• Stay current on industry trends and best practices to inform communication strategies.

Qualifications

Education Requirements

Min/Preferred Education Level Description

Minimum 4 Year / Bachelors

Degree

BA/BS required with a preferred focus in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations or related field.

Additional Qualifications

• Experience in corporate communications preferably in healthcare or biopharmaceuticals. Event management, including virtual events and broadcasts, marketing and community engagement.

• Proven ability to drive employee engagement and business results through strategic communications.

• Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to tailor messages for diverse audiences and platforms.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with design or video editing tools is a plus.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, matrixed global organization.

• Proficiency in regional languages and English.

• Up to 20% travel may be required.