Dir, Corporate Communications and Branding, Animal Health

Job Description

We are looking for a strategic and innovative Corporate Branding & Communications Director to lead our Companys Animal Healths external corporate communications efforts. The individual will work closely with communications leadership and other internal stakeholders to strengthen the organizations market presence brand reputation and foster trust among external stakeholders. This role will be instrumental in the strategy and execution of our corporate story messaging thought leadership branding and visual identity. The selected individual will be responsible for driving corporate storytelling and creating content across key channels including the management of the companys website maintaining consistency in communication efforts and adapting messaging to align with evolving business priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

Corporate Branding:

• Lead branding initiatives to enhance the companys image and reputation in the marketplace including the companys visual identity.

• Collaborate with regional and market teams across Animal Health to ensure brand consistency across all communications and promotional materials.

• Review and maintain our Companys Animal Health branding guidelines in alignment with corporate branding guidelines.

Content Development:

• Working with companys agency lead the creation and management of high-quality content for our corporate communication channels in support of above product-brand initiatives.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that all content aligns with corporate objectives and effectively communicates our brand message.

Corporate Website Management:

• Oversee the management and continuous improvement of the corporate website ensuring it is engaging relevant competitive user-friendly current and reflective of the companys brand and messaging.

• Develop strategies to enhance website engagement and optimize content for search engines.

Corporate Messaging:

• Develop tools and implement a cohesive plan to reinforce the companys corporate story messaging and strategy

• Ensure consistency in messaging across all platforms and materials adapting as necessary to reflect changes in business strategy or market conditions.

Corporate Communications Materials:

• Create and oversee the production of corporate communications materials including presentations brochures fact sheets and reports that support the company narrative.

• Ensure all materials consistently and effectively communicate the corporate story and align with branding efforts.

• Work with the regions and markets to ensure adoption of corporate materials.

Corporate Impact and Giving

• Spread awareness and build campaigns around our corporate giving sustainability and social impact efforts and strategies.

• Work closely with our Companys Corporate Sustainability and Social Impact team to support Animal Health contributions to the companys annual Impact report.

Leadership Communications

• Develop and refine our corporate leadership speaker strategy to include: media training presentation training and leadership platform development.

• Guide media relations agency in identifying stories that advance our Companys Animal Health corporate objectives.

About our Companys Animal Health

For over 130 years we have pioneered groundbreaking science. Today we are driven by continuous innovation to develop breakthrough medicines vaccines and technology. Rooted in direct experience on the farm and in the clinic we work hand in hand with our customers every step of the way.

Our singular focus is to empower those who care for animals helping them manage their vital responsibility with confidence. Because when it comes to animal health no one sees it like we do.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Communications Public Relations Marketing or a related field; Masters degree preferred.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in corporate communications public relations or a related field with a focus on content development and branding.

• Exceptional writing editing and verbal communication skills.

• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.

• Proficiency in digital communication tools and website management.

• Ability to work collaboratively with various departments and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Key Competencies:

• Strong Leadership

• Strategic planning and execution

• Strong writing skills

• Website content management

• Crisis communication management

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

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