Sr. Manager, BI, Colleague Communications & Engagement

Role Summary

Business Innovation (BI) is the engine for transformative expansion of value for patients and Pfizer. It integrates Commercial Strategy & Innovation, Pfizer Ignite​, Portfolio & Decision Analysis, Strategy & Consulting, and Worldwide Business Development. This synergy enable​s BI to create sustainable, industry-leading growth for Pfizer, and put more breakthrough medicines and vaccines in the hands of patients. ​

The Sr. Manager, BI Colleague Communications & Engagement, will report to the Director of U.S. Colleague Communications & Engagement. They will serve as a strategic lead for the BI organization developing communication and engagement plans, and activations in partnership with senior business leaders.

What You Will Achieve

• Lead the development and execution of colleague communications strategies and plans

• Provide strategic guidance to leaders and their teams to help produce clear, compelling, and engaging communications that align with BI priorities and Pfizer’s Purpose Blueprint  

• Manage and implement colleague communications including culture and change management communications and leader communications to drive understanding of business priorities and key initiatives

• Communications channels include e-mails from leaders, Town Halls, internal social networking platforms, newsletter, intranet sites, videos, etc. Also included is communications in support of the annual BI awards.

• Proactively identify opportunities to advance creative communications strategies and storytelling in support of connecting, engaging and recognizing the work of a diverse global colleague base

• Write and edit internal leader speeches, talking points, briefing materials, and presentations. While this role is focused on internal comms, provide some external comms support, when repurposing internal comms for external use, as needed

• Develop and maintain working relationships with key stakeholders within BI and across the enterprise to implement colleague engagement programs in support of critical global initiatives and activities

• Strategic counsel on initiatives related to organizational design, talent development, culture, diversity, equity and inclusion, recognition, health and wellness, and colleague experience communications

• Identify and manage agency and vendor support of internal communications projects and deliverables

• Assist in the management of internal communications budget and demonstrate ability to negotiate agency and vendor pricing to ensure best ROI for services

• Support colleague social events, including catering, room reservations, themes, and activities Manage BI colleague interest groups, including the Colleague Advisory Council and Wellness Ambassadors. Oversee meeting agendas, meeting cadence, and ensure overall alignment to BI culture priorities.

The Senior Manager will develop and execute strategic communications that inform and inspire colleagues; enhance organizational culture and engagement; position leaders with colleagues; and serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders. Communication tactics include leader communications, content creation, communication plans, recognition and engagement activities. 

This role is for a proficient and experienced communicator with excellent writing and editing skills, client counseling experience, creative, strategic thinker. The ideal candidate will have strong execution skills, is agile and able to pivot along with changing environments and priorities, a quick learner, and embraces a collaborative “roll up your sleeve” attitude.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism or related field preferred.
   

Capability Requirements:

• 7+ years of internal communications experience, experience in developing and implementing colleague communications in a corporate environment or highly regulated industry preferred.

• Seasoned colleague communications professional with proven track record of a proactive, strategic approach focused on delivering high value communications that drive our reputation and revenue.

• Demonstrated track record of organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent written, oral, communication skills and interpersonal skills.

• Experience managing internal social media platforms (Teams, intranet and Viva Engage, or similar).

• Ability to develop, implement and measure success of colleague communications plans.

• Ability to work effectively across functions and levels across highly matrixed organization and manage multiple projects against tig