The Senior Manager Communications, Sub Saharan Africa supports the execution of internal and external communication activities aligned with the SSA strategy. This includes managing above-country therapeutic area (TA) campaigns, product launches, internal storytelling, and employee engagement initiatives. The role works closely with global, regional, and local stakeholders to ensure aligned, high-quality execution.

​Role Responsibilities ​

• Support the execution of proactive communication plans and campaign content
• Deliver communication programs for therapeutic areas, pipeline launches, and product milestones
• Execute brand and reputation campaigns across SSA
• Coordinate internal communication activities including newsletters, intranet updates, and associate engagement
• Provide tactical support for stakeholder communication and media engagement
• Contribute to crisis preparedness and support Director in rapid response scenarios
• Monitor and report on communication performance and engagement analytics
• Ensure consistent messaging across countries and channels
• Collaborate with global and country teams to align execution with overarching strategy

Key Performance Indicators

• Quality and timeliness of communication execution
• Engagement rates on internal and external platforms
• Internal feedback and employee participation in comms initiatives
• Support and impact of launch campaigns and TA communications
• Consistency and alignment across channels and markets
• Contribution to successful stakeholder and media engagement
• Execution support during crisis or reputational issues

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in communications, preferably in multi-country roles
• Fluent in English and French an advantage
• Experience in campaign management and content creation across channels
• Strong storytelling and writing skills
• Collaborative, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities
• Experience in healthcare or life sciences preferred

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