Manager of Corporate Affairs (Communications)

Antech Diagnostics•New York City, NY

1d•$93,000 - $115,080

About The Position

The Manager of Corporate Affairs Communications (covering Lab Operations & Imaging Services) is responsible for helping with the development of plans and driving execution of corporate communications in line with the Antech lab operations and business strategies including proactive corporate and brand reputation management, executive visible leadership, change management, internal and leadership communications, including leading on issues management for lab operations. The role will drive communications across our global Antech veterinary laboratory operations and imaging services as well as partner with the broader Science & Diagnostics divisional and/or Mars Petcare communications programs and initiatives as required. We are looking for someone who believes, like us, that a research-driven enterprise dedicated to world-class science and diagnostics can succeed by discovering and ultimately delivering science, health technology and data-led innovations that drive our Purpose to make A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS . The person in this position will develop plans and content, and work with other team members via hands-on execution of globally and regionally aligned local internal and external communications to support the business and drive a world-class labs and imaging services reputation. Working closely with the regional communications partners, the person in this role will drive the implementation of communications strategies and tactical plans related to lab and imaging services priorities. The person in this role will have a passion for communicating to the right audience at the right time with engaging content targeted to veterinary professionals and other key stakeholders including Associates across the division, Mars Petcare and Mars Inc. The person in this position will work closely with local teams to create and implement internal and external communications strategies as relevant for local Associates and external partners, in partnership with the divisional CA team.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience in in-house and/or agency communications, ideally in a health care setting.
Public Relations/Communication Degree; or other related Degree or Diploma
Strong and broad background in communications in the human or animal medical, health, med tech or diagnostics space
Robust media relations experience.
Experience in leading successful strategy and outputs for content for digital and social media.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proven track record of working successfully with both executives and subject matter experts.
Knowledge of key science and technical media/press/influencers (including science, AI, diagnostics, veterinary).
Experience in international and intercultural settings.
Fluency in English
Excellent writing, oral and interpersonal skills
Knowledge and experience in scientific publications and congresses
Demonstrable experience of a key role is setting strategy and creating integrated communications plans is essential.
Peer relation skills essential and the ability to get things done through both formal and informal networks.
Desire to be part of a team that is making A Better World For Pets.
Comfort in continuously acquiring knowledge and dealing with complexity and ambiguity
Sound decision quality, critical thinking and judgment skills are essential
Experience in managing internal cross-company and external strategic alliances.

Nice To Haves

Experience in communications in an animal or human health care setting.
Experience working with global teams.
Flexible, agile and quick thinking
Able to work within a layered and decentralized business
Able to synthesize multiple levels of information and translate into relevant and targeted communications
Highly motivated, organized, self-starter with a demonstrated track record of achievement.
Comfort around ambiguity and ability to influence without authority
Ability to be agile and flexible with changing needs of the business and team
Innovative approach to communications with a hunger to learn and grow new skills
Great at developing new relationships, driving positive change, and highly innovative

Responsibilities

Develop annual communication strategies and execute them in collaboration with the Corporate Affairs teams across Science & Diagnostics and Mars Petcare.
Drive organizational efficiency & change comms plans globally by proactively partnering with cross functional teams
Drive internal/external content global strategy to ensure relevance to regions and deliver adaptable global materials (e.g. statements, internal/external talking points, Q&As, fact sheets, internal slides and announcements etc.) and manage the internal review process.
Develop comms plan for ‘hard to reach’ Associates based in lab communities globally, crafting storylines and messaging that helps to connect the dots with the wider SDx mission
Integrate communications efforts with cross-functional teams across Science & Diagnostics, Mars Petcare Public Affairs, Commercial/Marketing, to ensure strategic, consistent, and effective communications on key topics/issues/initiatives.
Strategic partnership with CA and P&O teams across the regions to ensure alignment on communication initiatives (e.g., related to major milestones) and implement broader corporate communications activations against the strategy.
Support content and leader prep for regular Associate and Leader events
Lead on labs and imaging services issues management. Monitor and manage issues that could impact success or company reputation.
Develop and monitor regular feedback loops and metrics tracking