COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST (MATERNITY REPLACEMENT)

Communication Specialist (Maternity Replacement) Communication Specialist (Maternity Replacement) Apply locations Italy - Verona time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: December 16, 2024 (2 days left to apply) job requisition id 410708 ViiV Healthcare is a company 100% focused on HIV that is majority owned by GSK, a global biopharma organization. As an employee of ViiV, you are part of a team united by a clear mission to leave no person living with HIV behind. Additionally, through our shareholder relationship with GSK, you have access to a range of shared benefits and career development opportunities. Purpose In alignment with the Country strategy and consistently with VH policies, the position will act as Communication Specialist. He/She: Contributes to tailor VH communication strategy, guaranteeing an integrated internal and external approach. Disseminates VH main messages. Contributes to create an ethical and sustainable mindset and help creating an inclusive environment. Key Accountabilities In collaboration with appropriate VH functions, He/she: Proposes, implements, and monitors the country action plan or any other initiative regarding Communication activities, particularly regarding Disease awareness Initiatives and Social Activities and Patients’ and Communities’ engagement initiatives. Adapts, accordingly to local rules and local management indications, VH-portfolio and above brand strategic messages. Gives advice to any activity related to programs on experience with VH-portfolio products. Accomplishes external communication activities (media relations, press office, social activities), as well as internal communication ones, networking with GSK teams. Network Is reporting hierarchically to Communications Lead. Interacts with the relevant structures/functions of VH Regional and Global teams as well as the GSK Group. Relates with external Societies and External Experts. Why You? Basic qualifications: Previous experience in communication field gained in the healthcare sector, especially in disease awareness initiatives and patient engagement projects. Social channels management and experience (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, TikTok), external network of related stakeholders and third parties. Experience in managing the dissemination of information about company products and above brand messages to appropriate media outlets via press releases and various communications channels. Managing key media communication vehicles including media events and/or internal events, desk side briefings, press conferences, webcasts and one-on-one interviews. Good skills in copywriting. Knowledge of ethical and governance aspects (related to external and internal rules), mainly linked with communications activities. Ability to work cross-functionally and managing different stakeholders. Fluency in English, both written and spoken. Preferred qualifications: Experience in HIV, global health, health policy. HIV key populations knowledge, experience and/or involvement. Experience in journalism. What we offer: Fixed Term contract in a very Inclusive environment. Smart Working up to 50%. Flexible Benefits. Employee Assistance Programme. Tax assistance. Personal parcel delivery service. Local nursery agreement. Free Company canteen. Company Healthcare Plan. Integrative pension fund. Closing Date for Applications – 15th December 2024 Please take a copy of the Job Description, as this will not be available post closure of the advert. When applying for this role, please use the ‘cover letter’ of the online application or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application. #LI-Hybrid Why Us? At ViiV Healthcare, we will not rest until we leave no person living with HIV behind. Until the 39 million people living with HIV is down to zero, we will continue searching for new ways to limit the impact of HIV. We are the only pharmaceutical company solely focused on combating, preventing, and ultimately eradicating HIV and AIDS. At ViiV Healthcare, we do things differently. Born out of a partnership between GSK and Pfizer in 2009, with Shionogi joining in 2012, we are determined to help end the HIV epidemic. We are guided by our mission to leave no person living with HIV behind and it is this mission that unites our employees located across the globe. We combine expertise in research, manufacturing, policy and more to push the boundaries of what people think is possible in HIV treatment and care. As a result of our connection with GSK, we are able to draw on their proud history and resources. This means that you would receive all the employee benefits offered by GSK. Living our mission of leaving no person living with HIV behind means keeping inclusion and diversity at the heart of everything we do - from our breakthrough innovation, to our diverse portfolio of medicines as well as the work we do to partner with HIV communities. Having a diverse team and a truly inclusive culture where we’re all able to be ourselves and feel like we belong will make us an even stronger team, better able to perform as a business and deliver on our mission to leave no person living with HIV behind. ViiV is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class. 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