Head of Corporate Communications

Location

Secunderabad | India

Job description

Role: Head - Corporate Communications

This critical role involves building a corporate communications team from the ground up, developing and implementing strategies to boost brand awareness, leading digital marketing and design initiatives, and managing all aspects of event planning and participation. The successful candidate will be a key driver in shaping the company's corporate identity and reputation among both internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Team Building and Leadership: Establish and lead a new corporate communications team. Define roles and responsibilities, recruit talented professionals, and foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

2. Brand Strategy and Awareness: Develop a strategic approach to building brand awareness and corporate identity. Craft compelling narratives that resonate with target audiences and reflect the company's values and objectives.

3. Digital Marketing and Design Management: Oversee the digital marketing and design teams. Develop and implement digital strategies across various platforms, ensuring brand consistency and engaging content for both internal and external audiences.

4. Internal and External Communication: Design and execute effective communication strategies that enhance internal cohesion and external brand perception. Ensure clear, consistent, and transparent communication across all channels.

5. Event Planning and Coordination: Manage all aspects of event planning, including industry conferences, trade shows, and corporate events. Oversee logistics, content development, and marketing materials to ensure successful and impactful event participation.

6. Content Creation and Management: Guide the development of diverse content types, such as press releases, blog posts, newsletters, and social media posts, to enhance engagement and brand visibility.

7. Budget Management: Develop and manage the corporate communications budget. Ensure efficient resource allocation and track ROI of communication initiatives.

8. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other departments to ensure communication strategies are integrated and support overall business goals.

9. Performance Metrics: Implement and monitor key performance indicators to measure the effectiveness of communication strategies. Adapt and refine approaches based on data-driven insights.

Qualification & Skills

1. Master's degree in journalism, media, advertising, marketing, communications, or a related field. In addition, an MBA from top schools is a plus.
2. Minimum of 10 years of experience in corporate communications or public relations, with substantial experience in a leadership role.
3. Proven track record in building and leading a communications team.
4. Must have exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills in English.
5. Strong expertise in digital marketing, brand management, and event planning.
6. Demonstrated ability to build, lead and inspire a communications team.
7. Experience in the CDMO or pharmaceutical industry is highly desirable.

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