Senior Director, Employee Communications & Engagement
BeiGeneAbout the role
BeiGene continues to grow at a rapid pace with challenging and exciting opportunities for experienced professionals. When considering candidates, we look for scientific and business professionals who are highly motivated, collaborative, and most importantly, share our passionate interest in fighting cancer.
General Description:
The Senior Director (SD) of Employee Communications and Engagement will lead and execute BeiGene’s internal communications strategy to drive employee engagement, alignment with corporate priorities, and a strong company culture. This role will oversee messaging, platforms, and campaigns that connect employees to the company’s mission, vision, ensuring communications are measurable, agile, and impactful.
Essential Functions:
Working closely with the CEO, Executive Team, HR, and Communications leaders, the SD will develop initiatives that foster understanding, collaboration, and storytelling across the organization. Responsibilities include leading enterprise-wide change communication, managing internal events (e.g., Town Halls, Enterprise Awards), and transforming communications platforms to support a two-way dialogue and inclusive culture.
The SD will provide strategic counsel on high-priority initiatives and champion employee engagement programs. They will also enhance BeiGene’s employer brand through digital and social channels, integrating leadership communications and corporate reputation goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a strategic internal communications plan aligned with corporate objectives.
- Manage and modernize communication channels to improve accessibility, collaboration, and engagement.
- Lead the creation of compelling content, including key messages, FAQs, intranet updates, and editorial features.
- Plan and execute strategic events that promote dialogue and knowledge-sharing among employees.
- Act as the central point for global announcements and strategic updates.
- Guide communications responses during crises to protect organizational perception and reputation.
- Track and analyze communication metrics to refine strategies and demonstrate impact.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing strategic counsel and thought leadership.
Qualifications:
- Proven success in leading internal communications strategies that align with business goals.
- Expertise in change management, employee engagement, and communication platforms.
- Skilled in advising executive leaders and navigating complex organizational dynamics.
- Strong storytelling and writing abilities with a focus on digital and social media integration.
- Collaborative team player with excellent judgment, critical thinking, and the ability to influence across all levels.
This role is critical to fostering a cohesive and engaged workforce while enhancing BeiGene’s reputation as an innovative and inclusive employer.
Minimum Requirements – Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field.
- 15 years of corporate communications experience, including 5+ years in the pharma or biotech sector.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Ability to work with C-Suite executives.
- Ability to direct teams in a matrix environment.
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BeiGene Global Competencies
When we exhibit our values of Patients First, Collaborative Spirit, Bold Ingenuity and Driving Excellence, through our twelve global competencies below, we help get more affordable medicines to more patients around the world.
- Fosters Teamwork
- Provides and Solicits Honest and Actionable Feedback
- Self-Awareness
- Acts Inclusively
- Demonstrates Initiative
- Entrepreneurial Mindset
- Continuous Learning
- Embraces Change
- Results-Oriented
- Analytical Thinking/Data Analysis
- Financial Excellence
- Communicates with Clarity
BeiGene is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation packages are determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location. Packages may vary by location due to differences in the cost of labor. The recruiter can share more about the specific sa
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