Job Description

Communications Lead

CK Group are recruiting for a Communications Lead to join a company in the Pharmaceutical industry working remotely initially on a contract basis for 12 months.

Daily Rate:
£444 PAYE or £560 LTD – this role is outside IR35

Essential Requirements:

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK
Bachelor Degree in Life Sciences or MSc or PhD in Life Sciences (preferred)
Prior experience in a strategic communications role
Pharmaceutical or drug development experience
Ability to clearly articulate complex scientific information into effective and compelling communication that is appropriate for the level of audience
Strong influencing, networking and team working skills

Communications Lead Role:

Define the communications and engagement strategy and plans
Work with the programme teams to define the focus of communications and develop content
Develop and maintain editorial calendars and messaging
Partner with experts in R&D to co-create impactful, accessible scientific communications that tell the programme story
Provide strategic counsel to the initiatives on communications
Collaborate with external communications agencies on campaigns and events

Company:
Our client is a global research-based bio pharmaceutical company with a major UK presence who are committed to making a meaningful impact on people’s lives with life-changing medicines. This is a worldwide brand name which will not only look fantastic on your CV for years to come but also offer inspiring and rewarding work.

Location:
This Communications Lead will be remote.

Apply:
It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 56322 in all correspondence.

Please note:
This role is subject to a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check