Working on iconic brands such as Advil, Centrum, Robitussin and ChapStick, this is a communications role that is vital to the development and execution of high-quality public relations activities. The successful applicant will join a dedicated, highly motivated team that is responsible for providing effective strategic communications counsel and implementing communications programs to Pfizer's Consumer Health (PCH) Business Unit.
This position reports to the North American Communications Director for PCH. The incumbent is responsible for providing effective strategic communications counsel, develop and execute communications initiatives as well as strategies and messages for the region in alignment with business priorities.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Identify opportunities where communications can help advance strategy, address issues or strengthen alignment or collaboration and deliver communication programs/messages to achieve goals
- Develop and execute PR programs supporting brand objectives, advertising, digital and social media
- Develop executive briefings on key internal and external issues in collaboration with other BU colleagues
- Coordinate with Global Media Relations to manage external issues and crises
- Manage business milestones and issues with integrated communications plans tailored to key internal and external audiences, in partnership with Worldwide Communications Centers of Excellence and other business partners
- Manage creation and production of key communication channels internally and externally including multimedia, websites, videos, events, etc.
- Develop and track appropriate metrics to evaluate effectiveness of communications plans, messages and channels/ vehicles
- Build relationships and networks in North America to advance PCH's communication strategy and activities
Educational and Experience Requirements:
- Bachelors degree or equivalent required, preferably in communications, English or related field.
- Experience in healthcare/CPG PR sector strongly preferred
- 5+ years of experience and demonstrated skills in developing, managing and delivering communications strategies and plans in a large, complex organization at the executive level
- Experience working in a matrixed environment with multiple business units, able to resolve complex issues and manage internal and external audiences
Capability requirements:
- Able to work to tight deadlines, manage multiple projects at once and maintain professionalism under pressure
- Srong interpersonal skills with emphasis on leadership, relationship development and project management
- Ability to work successfully with and provide counsel to senior executives at the highest levels
- Expert fluency in English (written, spoken, read)
- Excellent written and oral communications skills
- Able to align and integrate communications strategy with business strategy
- Able to develop, deliver and measure communications strategies and plans
- Expertise in communications concepts, practices, strategies and tactics based on understanding of key audiences and corporate objectives
- Confident, strategic thinker who can quickly grasp complex issues and distill information in clear and concise messages that audiences can understand
- Strong analytical, planning, attention to detail and prioritizing skills
- A drive for results and ability to achieve results through teams, exerting influence without direct authority
- Self-starter, able to work independently
- Excellent networking and relationship-building skills and the ability to interact with confidence with various levels and functions
At Pfizer, we've long recognized that our colleagues are our most important asset. We value our colleagues, recognize their talent, encourage their growth and reward their performance. It's a terrific environment that enables people to contribute, to do their best, and to achieve their potential.
Throughout our history, a legacy of caring for others has been at the heart of everything we do at Pfizer. This commitment is no less important when it comes to our employees.
When you choose a Pfizer career, we provide the resources to help you develop and succeed both in your career and your personal life. One way we can achieve this is through our comprehensive benefits program, which offers employees and their eligible dependents the variety and flexibility to help address their needs at different stages in life.
Pfizer Inc: Working together for a healthier world
Founded in 1849, Pfizer is the world's premier biopharmaceutical company taking new approaches to better health. We discover, develop, manufacture and deliver quality, safe and effective prescription medicines to treat and help prevent disease for both people and animals. We also partner with healthcare providers, governments and local communities around the world to expand access to our medicines and to provide better quality health care and health system support. At Pfizer, colleagues in more than 90 countries work every day to help people stay happier and healthier longer and to reduce the human and economic burden of disease worldwide.
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SOURCE: PUBLIC AFFAIRS COUNCIL 04/04/11
This position reports to the North American Communications Director for PCH. The incumbent is responsible for providing effective strategic communications counsel, develop and execute communications initiatives as well as strategies and messages for the region in alignment with business priorities.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Identify opportunities where communications can help advance strategy, address issues or strengthen alignment or collaboration and deliver communication programs/messages to achieve goals
- Develop and execute PR programs supporting brand objectives, advertising, digital and social media
- Develop executive briefings on key internal and external issues in collaboration with other BU colleagues
- Coordinate with Global Media Relations to manage external issues and crises
- Manage business milestones and issues with integrated communications plans tailored to key internal and external audiences, in partnership with Worldwide Communications Centers of Excellence and other business partners
- Manage creation and production of key communication channels internally and externally including multimedia, websites, videos, events, etc.
- Develop and track appropriate metrics to evaluate effectiveness of communications plans, messages and channels/ vehicles
- Build relationships and networks in North America to advance PCH's communication strategy and activities
Educational and Experience Requirements:
- Bachelors degree or equivalent required, preferably in communications, English or related field.
- Experience in healthcare/CPG PR sector strongly preferred
- 5+ years of experience and demonstrated skills in developing, managing and delivering communications strategies and plans in a large, complex organization at the executive level
- Experience working in a matrixed environment with multiple business units, able to resolve complex issues and manage internal and external audiences
Capability requirements:
- Able to work to tight deadlines, manage multiple projects at once and maintain professionalism under pressure
- Srong interpersonal skills with emphasis on leadership, relationship development and project management
- Ability to work successfully with and provide counsel to senior executives at the highest levels
- Expert fluency in English (written, spoken, read)
- Excellent written and oral communications skills
- Able to align and integrate communications strategy with business strategy
- Able to develop, deliver and measure communications strategies and plans
- Expertise in communications concepts, practices, strategies and tactics based on understanding of key audiences and corporate objectives
- Confident, strategic thinker who can quickly grasp complex issues and distill information in clear and concise messages that audiences can understand
- Strong analytical, planning, attention to detail and prioritizing skills
- A drive for results and ability to achieve results through teams, exerting influence without direct authority
- Self-starter, able to work independently
- Excellent networking and relationship-building skills and the ability to interact with confidence with various levels and functions
At Pfizer, we've long recognized that our colleagues are our most important asset. We value our colleagues, recognize their talent, encourage their growth and reward their performance. It's a terrific environment that enables people to contribute, to do their best, and to achieve their potential.
Throughout our history, a legacy of caring for others has been at the heart of everything we do at Pfizer. This commitment is no less important when it comes to our employees.
When you choose a Pfizer career, we provide the resources to help you develop and succeed both in your career and your personal life. One way we can achieve this is through our comprehensive benefits program, which offers employees and their eligible dependents the variety and flexibility to help address their needs at different stages in life.
Pfizer Inc: Working together for a healthier world
Founded in 1849, Pfizer is the world's premier biopharmaceutical company taking new approaches to better health. We discover, develop, manufacture and deliver quality, safe and effective prescription medicines to treat and help prevent disease for both people and animals. We also partner with healthcare providers, governments and local communities around the world to expand access to our medicines and to provide better quality health care and health system support. At Pfizer, colleagues in more than 90 countries work every day to help people stay happier and healthier longer and to reduce the human and economic burden of disease worldwide.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please copy and paste the following URL into your browser address bar:
http://posttrak.arbita.net/cgi-bin/PostTrak.cgi?RefCode=R1980245509548
SOURCE: PUBLIC AFFAIRS COUNCIL 04/04/11
