Associate Director Corporate Communications

Lundbeck•Deerfield, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lundbeck is a global biopharmaceutical company focusing exclusively on brain health. With more than 70 years of experience in neuroscience, we are committed to improving the lives of people with neurological and psychiatric diseases. Lundbeck employees are inspired and driven by our purpose to advance brain health and transform lives. Join us on our journey of growth! Summary: Develop and continuously evolve Lundbeck’s content creation and distribution strategy to advance Lundbeck’s corporate reputation, build awareness of Lundbeck’s unique brand attributes, reinforce its Focused Innovation in neuroscience, and align public opinion and policy with Lundbeck’s positioning and business needs in the U.S. Enhance Lundbeck’s ability to effectively tell its story, internally and externally, through graphics, video, and audio formats in a time and cost-efficient manner to drive stakeholders to action.

Requirements

Accredited Bachelor’s degree
Minimum 8 years of communications-related experience
Strong writer and communicator who can organize, summarize, clarify and communicate ideas simply, succinctly and accurately
Self-starter, able to work well as a member of an integrated team, but can also work independently with limited oversight, and build key business relationships
Demonstrated ability to translate complex concepts into simple, straightforward, and relevant
Acts with a sense of urgency, aligning with our cultural values including, patients-first.

Nice To Haves

Accredited Bachelor’s degree, preferably in communications, English, journalism or related field
Pharmaceutical or healthcare industry experience a plus
Understanding of today’s communications environment among earned, owned, social and paid media and how to align and maximize opportunities provided by these channels.
Ability to use data analytics to develop insights, test messaging, guide programming
Ability to work well under pressure, and to deal well with competing priorities and a changing business environment
Ability to work well with colleagues across functions and lead others without direct line reporting

Responsibilities

Develop compelling content strategies and lead content creation in support of Lundbeck’s corporate reputation
Develop and maintain Lundbeck US narratives utilizing reputational data and insights, LLMs and GEO, larger competitive environment, and overall industry issues and trends
Oversee team leading editorial calendar of internal and external communications
Oversee the creation and maintenance of corporate materials to ensure all key stakeholders have crisp and relevant messaging and materials so they can take action or support Lundbeck
Develop and oversee production of high-quality, timely and relevant leadership content
Monitor industry trends to identify key topics and opportunities to benefit Lundbeck’s corporate reputation
Develop and maintain relationships with key media, community organizations and corporate influencers
Build strong working relationships internally with marketing, medical and global colleagues to ensure content strategies are aligned cross-functionally and that content is being maximized and leveraged as widely as possible
Responsible for compliance with applicable Company policies and procedures
Manage and oversee the strategic direction of internal communication and employee engagement strategies.
Foster alignment and adherence to corporate communications guidelines across Lundbeck US to ensure effective, clear and timely communications.
Oversee Lundbeck US communications and channels to drive employee understanding and action, to promote transparent and cohesive engagement, including sensitive organizational announcements, growth management initiatives and updates.
Plan and manage culture-related programs and internal events to foster meaningful touchpoints for employees to strengthen their connection to Lundbeck’s Purpose and Beliefs.
Other duties as assigned.