Director, Corporate Affairs and Communications, UK & Ireland
BeOne Medicines · United Kingdom · £105,700–£132,100 (stated in the posting)
BeOne 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:
Under the direction of the General Manager UK & Ireland, the incumbent is responsible for representing BeOne amongst a broad variety of stakeholders, frequently interacting with them and communicating BeOne’s vision and mission.
The Director, Corporate Affairs & Communications translates the international/global corporate affairs strategy for the national market, establishing BeOne as a credible and valued partner in the UK & Ireland markets. The holder of this role is responsible for achieving defined corporate affairs targets supported by defined resources and investment budgets whilst working closely and collaboratively with both the UK & Ireland affiliate team and the European/Global Corporate Affairs organisations.
Essential Functions of the job:
- Setting and executing the Corporate Affairs & Communications strategy (communication, Government Affairs, Corporate Affairs, & Public affairs) for BeOne in the UK & Ireland
- Establishing and maintaining relationships with a broad variety of stakeholder groups including government relations, healthcare organisations, trade associations, working groups, and relevant medical societies (with a focus on oncology and haematology)
- Steering the planning and execution of strategic initiatives and programs with the above stakeholders
- The incumbent is a key and active member of the UK & Ireland Leadership Team and plays a major role in the co-creation and execution of the local vision, mission and strategy
- Enhancing and protecting BeOne reputation:
- Finding new ways and opportunities to lift our reputation amongst relevant external stakeholders in the UK & Ireland
- Develop communications strategies and resources to support business priorities incl. the development of aligned messaging helping the organisation telling a compelling story
- Equip and train leaders to engage stakeholders with confidence and credibility; elevate GM visibility and establish as a go-to-voice in oncology
- Support employee engagement and lead internal communications through regular communications and celebration of key milestones; support leaders in change management.
- Increase awareness on our products in the haemato-oncology market
- Develop and implement locally the ESG strategy:
- Lead development and implementation of a local Environmental, Social, and Governance strategy
- Champion sustainability initiatives to ensure compliance with the NHS Net Zero Supplier Roadmap
- Define the UK & Ireland corporate narrative around access to medicine, health equity, and clinical trial transparency to build trust with local stakeholders
- Represent the organisation in UK and Irish government forums and industry trade bodies to shape emerging environmental and public health legislation
- Audit and align local lobbying activities, political engagement, and trade association memberships with corporate ESG commitments
- Co-create surround sound campaigns to amplify disease awareness, accelerate access across media and digital platforms.
- Champion and stimulate engagement in disease area charitable activities and community events.
- Public/Government Affairs:
- Develop and implement public affairs strategies to position BeOne as a leading oncology company and increase awareness of our products
- Position BeOne and build stable and trusted relationships with governments officials, trade associations and policy influencers with a particular focus on oncology and haematology.
- Keeping management informed of any healthcare developments which are relevant to strategy implementation and development
- Counsel the leadership team on political and regulatory risks, including the evolution of UK healthcare policy and compliance with Ireland’s CSRD frameworks
- Manages and plans the expense budget for all Corporate Affairs activities
- Identify agencies/vendors/technologies/tools that can benefit the execution of the Corporate Affairs Strategy
- Project management (contracts, invoicing, communication) for Corporate Affairs activities and projects together with admin support
- Measure the impact of CA activities through defined performance metrics
- Work in close collaboration with the Global and European Corporate Affairs team at BeOne and representing the local perspective and with cross-functional teams from other departments in strong alignment with the leadership team
- Ensure compliance across all areas to maintain the highest standards of patients focused ethical conduct in line with our values
- Consistently ensure operating in accordance with BeOne´s Standards of conduct and all applicable local laws and regulations
Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes
Education Required:
University degree as a minimum; higher qualifications ( PhD, MBA) advantageous
Qualifications & Capabilities
- Scientific education and/or experience in similar positions, degree in communications/PR or public health/policy or MBA
- 15 years of qualified work experience in Corporate Affairs roles, including robust experience in communications
- Very good knowledge about the legal framework of the health care system and applicable regulations for working together with respective stakeholders
- High level of social and oral/written communication skills
- Demonstrated success in a small but fast growing, entrepreneurial commercial environment.
- Knowledge of the haemato-oncology markets
- High social competence and capacity for teamwork
- Highly motivated, solution oriented and a positive attitude
- Success-, service-, and commercial-oriented thinking and working
- Exceptional communication and thought leadership
- Confident manner, good stakeholder acceptance due to communicative, health care system, medical and scientific expertise
- Hands on in operations and strategic
Computer Skills: proficient with software programs, such as Microsoft Office Suite; experienced with electronic CRM systems
Other Qualifications: Fluency (verbal and written) in English and local language required; any other major European language of advantage
Travel: about 20%
Salary Range United Kingdom: 105,700 GBP - 132,100 GBP
Global Competencies
When we exhibit our values of Patients First, Driving Excellence, Bold Ingenuity, and Collaborative Spirit, 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
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. BeOne does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.