Senior Director, Head of Global Engagement

Who we are

Together, we’re on a mission to make good health more affordable and accessible, to help millions around the world enjoy healthier lives. It’s a mission that bonds our people across nearly 60 countries and a rich, diverse variety of nationalities and backgrounds. Working here means working with the world’s leading manufacturer of generic medicines, and the proud producer of many of the products on the World Health Organization’s Essential Medicines List. Today, at least 200 million people around the world take one of our medicines every single day. An amazing number, but we’re always looking for new ways to continue making a difference, and new people to make a difference with.

The opportunity

Senior Director, Head of Global Engagement, Global Corporate Affairs is responsible for developing and executing global communications strategies that support internal enterprise priorities and drive organizational transformation and modernization. This role partners with leadership, cross-functional teams, and global colleagues to ensure consistent messaging, stakeholder engagement, and helps to lead successful employee engagement across the organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in leading global communications, managing complex change efforts, corporate communications and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

How you’ll spend your day

• Develop and implement comprehensive global communications strategies that align with enterprise objectives and support organizational transformation initiatives.
• Lead the execution of employee engagement, purpose-driven communications strategies, change management communications programs (inc. EVO) to facilitate successful adoption of new processes, systems, and cultural shifts across the organization.
• Oversee internal communications, ensuring alignment of key messages, brand voice, and stakeholder engagement across multiple channels and geographies.
• Drive employee engagement through transparent, timely, and impactful communication initiatives that foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Monitor, measure, and report on the effectiveness of communications and change management strategies, leveraging analytics to inform future actions and optimize outcomes.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with organizational change, proactively addressing concerns and providing guidance to leaders and teams during periods of transition.
• Champion best practices in communications and change leadership, staying current on industry trends and leveraging new digital tools to enhance reach and impact.

Your experience and qualifications

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience that fulfills the requirements of the position will be considered.

 

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, business, or related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• A minimum of 15 years in global communications, corporate affairs, internal engagement, change management/communication experience, operations (inc. manufacturing) and corporate communications prowess with at least 5 years in a global role.
• Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional communications and change in a global, matrixed environment.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams across regions and time zones.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, or other regulated industries highly preferred.
• International or domestic travel should be expected up to 10% of the time.

Compensation Data

The annual starting salary for this position is between $224,000 – 294,000 annually.  Factors which may affect starting salary within this range and level of role may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. 

Enjoy a more rewarding choice

We offer a competitive benefits package, including: 

• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage starting on the first day of employment, providing the employee enrolls. 
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) with employer match, up to 6% and an annual 3.75% Defined Contribution to the 401k plan. 
• Time Off: Paid Time Off including vacation, sick/safe time, caretaker time and holidays. 
• Life and Disability Protection: Company paid Life and Disability insurance. 
• Additional benefits include, but are not limited to, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Life Style Spending Account, Volunteer Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, if eligible