Regional Communications Manager (Animal Health) | Amsterdam
THE OPPORTUNITY – DO WORK THAT MATTERS
Are you a communications all-rounder and looking for a new international opportunity within a very passionate, friendly, and energetic team? Then we might have the right challenge for you!
We are looking for a new Regional Communications Manager for our Animal Health business.
In this new role you will support the Animal Health (AH) Business in both internal and external communications, across multiple platforms and formats to drive employee and customer engagement, specifically by generating powerful, creative, and relevant content.
You will play a key role in supporting the business brands communication efforts, promoting, and shaping content in an engaging and compelling way.
You will be working in our new office in Amsterdam while reporting directly to the Head of Corporate Affairs. Please send your application as soon as possible.
FURTHER KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Contribute to the Corporate Reputation, by collecting and telling the stories from our businesses
Write and edit internal and external content for AH and map out an integrated content strategy + calendar that supports and extends initiatives across audiences and channels, both short- and long-term
Stay ahead of current industry standards and techniques to ensure effective content that achieves the business goals: Provide counsel on social media and digital interactions, governance for the regional and local communication functions
Lead media relations across the MIDI region and ensure local Communication Managers are media trained and prepared to act when issues may arise
Set the MIDI AH Communications Strategic Agenda aligned to the MIDI AH Strategic Business agenda and the Global Comms Strategic Agenda, and support local execution when necessary. Contribute to ensure that regional and local campaigns and communications programs are in line with the Global Comms Strategic Agenda
Support the business in internal employee engagement, related events, and communication (e.g., disease awareness days and activities, Intranet story contributions, drive employee ambassadorships).
ABOUT YOU:
You are a passionate and creative communications expert with at least 5 years of relevant experience in a similar role
You have work experience in the Animal Health / Agriculture sector
Previous experience with traditional and social media landscape is required.
Exemplary written and verbal communication skills in English language. If you speak other languages, we consider it a plus!
Energetic, proactive, hands on and striving for innovative approaches
Strong interpersonal skills to maintain relationships and to influence and persuade others.
A clear understanding of how communications can make an impact on business
Attention to detail and ability to absorb new information quickly
Innovative and growth mindset
Openness to continuous (agile) transformation and ability to work with cross-functional teams.
Lastly, you have a Bachelor or master’s degree in business management, Communications or similar.
WHAT WILL YOU GET IN RETURN?
Next to the great opportunity to develop yourself while learning within the fast-paced environment of our European MIDI region:
Work in wellbeing-oriented organization (Premium access to Headspace and ongoing support and initiatives related to ways of working to help our employees to stay healthy and constantly improve the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being)
Customized Development plan based on your role and aspirations, with several learning platforms such as LinkedIn Learning Premium, and access to international development opportunities and languages + training programs
A competitive salary range based on seniority and skills (plus annual bonus, mobility packages and 8% holiday pay)
An inspiring, Sustainable (platinum-certified) office in the lovely city of Amsterdam, check here
Hybrid workplace model – flexibility to work from home within the respective country and the office
31 vacation days to re-energize
A very diverse team with currently over 38 nationalities!
WHAT’S NEXT?
We are looking forward to receiving your application! We will then have a look at your CV and cover letter. If we see a match, we will invite you for a video call or a face-to-face interview.
If you have any questions related to the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact Talent Acquisition MIDI: TalentAcquisitionMIDI.EU@boehringer-ingelheim.com
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
At Boehringer Ingelheim we share the opinion that diversity and inclusion is essential for the growth of our business and that our strengths and competitive advantage are also the result of the diversity of our company – diversity across the three dimensions of inclusion: Gender, Geography and Generation. Our people are part of a deep-rooted, family company philosophy that welcomes everyone! We respect and celebrate the diversity of our people, their backgrounds and experiences and provide equal opportunity for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.