Communications Manager (Enterprise Transformation)
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The Planet Group is seeking a Communications Manager to join one of our well-known global pharmaceutical client.
- Pay: $41-46.88/hr depending on experience
- Location: Hybrid in Lake County, IL (T-TR onsite)
- Draft, edit, and finalize external communications to suppliers on behalf of Project Genesis Wave 7-16. (6 supplier communications x 10 waves = 60 total)
- Ensure all communications are written in a professional tone, are factually accurate, action oriented and reflect the client's values and Code of Conduct expectations
- Email should include what is changing, actions, system and process changes, operational guidance, and specific actions suppliers need to take with Coupa Supplier Portal
- Coordinate review and approval with Legal, Compliance, Procurement leadership, and other stakeholders as required before external release
- Coordinate the sending of supplier communications based by Wave aligned to the Change Management Wave calendar
- Adapt messaging for different Waves, supplier audiences or regions as needed, while ensuring consistency in core content and approval standards
- Coordinate distribution through approved external Procurement mailbox and ensure communications are sent only to intended external audiences
- Monitor Procurement Mailbox and supplier responses or escalation needs arising from communications and route issues to the appropriate Procurement or business contacts
- Support post-send analysis, where applicable, including tracking distribution status, acknowledgements, responses, and follow-up actions
- Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations, Integrated Marketing, Communications, Journalism or equivalent
- 6+ years of relevant experience and proven track record of success in managing internal employee or change management communications
- Experience in the healthcare/bio-pharma industry a plus
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with knowledge of emerging communication trends and technologies; social media and executive writing experience a plus
- Strong business acumen with the ability to anticipate company and team needs
- Experience working with senior management and executive presence
- Strong project management skills and ability to multitask