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Internal Communications & Employer Branding Specialist

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Job Introduction

We are looking for:

An Internal Comms & Employer Branding Specialist to strengthen internal communication channels and execute internal communication plan and cultivate a positive employer brand, ensuring alignment with Pharmaron vision, mission and values. This plays a pivotal role in support of the Communication Pillar and Vision & Values Pillar under Pharmaron UK People Strategy to foster a transparent and engaging work environment, as well as promoting Pharmaron as an employer of choice to current employees and prospective talents.

At Pharmaron we offer:

Vibrant and dynamic employment – we are a highly specialised, growth company operating in a critical sector of the economy – our future is strong and exciting!
Opportunities to develop your skills and yourself – our rapid growth brings greater opportunities for you to learn and grow faster!
A great team where we all support each other – enjoy your work – after all you spend about a third of your time here!

Key roles and responsibilities:

Internal Communication

Develop and execute internal communication strategies and plan to enhance employee engagement and promote a shared understanding of Pharmaron vision, mission and values.
Curate and disseminate relevant communication content (for example newsletter, publications etc.) through various channels to foster a sense of community and unity among employees.
Collaborate with various stakeholders within Pharmaron to gather information and share success stories, achievements and updates within the organization.
Support, project manage and organise departmental townhalls within Pharmaron which include content development and advisory on storyline and talking points to leaders.
Oversee and actively manage the content of Pharmaron employee intranet to ensure it remain relevant, updated and user-friendly.
Collect feedback from employees to continuously improve internal communication strategies and address areas of enhancement.

Employer Branding

Strategize and implement initiatives to enhance employer brand to help attract top talent and retain key employees.
Create compelling content that highlights Pharmaron Employer Value Proposition (EVP) both internally and externally through various channels.
Monitor and manage online and offline platforms to ensure a positive and consistent employer brand image.
Support to coordinate employer branding events, career fairs and conferences to enhance Pharmaron’s employer brand.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing or related fields preferable.
Previous experience in internal communication will be essential with some experience in employer branding beneficial.
Familiarity with design tools such as Microsoft PowerPoint, Canva, digital platforms, social media and other communication tools.
Experience in managing and prioritizing a varied workload whilst working accurately under tight deadlines.
Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills – a strong team player.
Creative thinking and ability to innovate in the realm of internal communication and employer branding.
Strategic thinking ability to accurately understand business needs, identify root causes to inform solutioning in a structured manner.
Project management skills.
Competent in data manipulation and analysis including the ability to present trends and findings to a non-expert audience.
Evidence of strong motivation for continued learning.
Dedicated, unwavering desire to do/deliver the best.

Our Company: “We are a dynamic, fast-growing company, with an enviable reputation for leading edge science, offering contract research services to some of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies, solving what were believed to be unsolvable scientific challenges”.

We believe in our ability to relentlessly push forward the boundaries of scientific excellence, delivering solutions for our clients, always operating ethically and with integrity. We take pride in our professionalism and commitment to always deliver our very best work.

Pharmaron acquired the Hoddesdon campus, consisting of several purpose built scientific and administrative buildings together with a purpose built conference area in February 2017. The research building has more than 5,000m2 of premier R&D space and houses an established Process Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry and Drug Discovery teams. In addition, a Formulation Development team was also recently established. The Hoddesdon site has state-of-the-art Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standard facilities for the development of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API), Formulation Development (FD) and Process Chemistry (PC).

We offer a competitive salary and a progressive and comprehensive suite of employee benefits.
We offer state of the art working environment on site.
We offer the opportunity for growth and development and will support funding for relevant training and development programmes.

Why Should You Apply?

This is an opportunity for you as an Internal Comms Specialist professional to make a real impact in a highly scientific and regulated environment, demonstrate leadership, ambition and the desire to grow with the department.
Build and shape your career in an environment that sets and commits to the highest standards.
To be part of a team who support each other, embrace and solve technical challenges and put excellence at the heart of all that we do.

Pharmaron is a premier R&D service company supporting the life sciences industry. Founded in 2004, Pharmaron has invested in its people and facilities having established diverse drug R&D service capabilities, ranging from synthetic, medicinal, and analytical chemistry, biology, DMPK, pharmacology, drug safety assessment, radiochemistry and isotopically labelled metabolism, chemical & pharmaceutical development to clinical development. With operations in China, US and UK staffed by over 19,000 employees, Pharmaron has an excellent track record in the delivery of R&D solutions to its partners in North America, Europe, Japan, and China.