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Communications ManagerDuration: 12 months FTCLocation: Basingstoke (2-3 days in the office per week)Pay rate: £25.17 and £33.56 per hour PAYERole Overview:We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Communications Senior Associate to join our Corporate Affairs team, supporting both external and internal communications across the Northern European Hub.Key Responsibilities:External Communications (60%)Lead daily press office operations, including media monitoring, response coordination, and proactive outreach.Develop and execute strategic media activities for clinical trial data and regulatory milestones across cardiometabolic, neuroscience, oncology, and immunology.Support and brief senior leaders for their external engagements and media opportunities.Develop and execute corporate campaigns on social media, primarily LinkedIn.Manage regular updates to corporate content on external websites.Collaborate with EU and global communications teams to align messaging and support regional priorities.Build and maintain relationships with key journalists, influencers, and external stakeholders.Internal Communications (40%)Design and implement a strategic internal communications plan for the Northern European Hub.Develop engaging content that profiles the senior leadership team, and amplifies key external milestones internally.Drive employee engagement through consistent, transparent, and inspiring internal messaging.Partner with HR and business unit leads to support change communications and cultural initiatives.Essential Attributes:Proven success in media relations and strategic communications.Experience developing and executing communications and/or public affairs campaigns.Strong writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to tailor messages for diverse audiences.Ability to work across multiple markets and within a global, matrixed organisation.Deep understanding of the regulated pharmaceutical environment.Preferred Qualifications:Background in journalism, communications, public policy, or political affairs.Experience in neuroscience, oncology, immunology or cardiometabolic health.Familiarity with the healthcare and political landscape in the UK and/or Nordics.Proficiency with AI tools (e.g. Copilot) and data analytics platforms.Prior experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.