Horizon Therapeutics Seeks Manager, Internal Communications
Manager, Internal Communications
Location: Lake Forest, IL
Job type: Full-time
Position Summary:
The Manager, Internal Communications will work directly with the Associate Director, Internal Communications as a communications conductor for specific internal clients, developing and implementing company-wide and large-scale employee communications strategies. The ideal candidate will have experience serving as a trusted business partner with leaders and executives, including development, implementation and measurement of comprehensive internal communications strategies that inform employees of company initiatives and business updates.
The Internal Communications Manager position requires a highly organized individual with foundational strategic thinking skills, ability to articulate a point of view and rationale, and strong writing and solid editing skills for support of various assignments. The Internal Communications Manager will participate in internal communication strategic planning and message development and participate in the execution of multiple communication accountabilities.
Responsibilities:
Serve as a trusted advisor who provides guidance and counsel to assigned company leaders and executives, business units and shared functional areas to create cohesive, informative and timely communications
Develop and manage high-impact strategic communications plans for select business units or shared functional areas that help drive overall business strategy and objectives
Partner with corporate communications team to integrate business unit and shared functional area updates with quarterly all employee meetings, quarterly functional town halls, employee events, company intranet, weekly email newsletter, internal podcast, social/digital strategy, media relations efforts and additional corporate affairs priorities to build Horizon’s relevance and reputation with key audiences.
Create content for abovementioned Horizon channels, as needed.
Support the continued growth and development of business unit presence on company intranet, setting subject matter experts and content owners up for success while identifying opportunities for effective push strategies to encourage adoption of the intranet and other internal channels.
Leverage the company brand and style guidelines and corporate communications playbook to enforce communications guidelines for ensuring that all communications and visual content (i.e. videos, branding, advertisements, etc.) are funneled for approval through corporate communications before being disseminated
Help develop programs that leverage existing and emerging technology to engage with employees across the organization
Qualifications & Skills Required:
Bachelor of Arts in journalism, English, communications, marketing, public relations or other related field preferred
Minimum of 5+ years of professional experience/deep subject matter expertise in internal communications or corporate communications
Excellent writing and storytelling skills required, including knowledge of AP style
Must be self-motivated with outstanding interpersonal, team and collaboration skills, taking initiative to offer out-of-the-box solutions to address challenges
Must be a strategic, creative thinker with a strong capacity to represent communications best practices to internal stakeholders, including the ability to analyze information and generate a range of alternative solutions and recommendations
Must have ability to take initiative to problem-solve independently
Must have aptitude to work with people at different levels of management
Must be proactive and detail-oriented with the skillset to work under pressure on multiple projects with tight deadlines
Experience within the health care industry and/or creative agency a plus
Horizon Core Values & Competencies:
Growth
Manages Ambiguity
Strategic Mindset
Demonstrates Self-awareness
Cultivates Innovation
Develops Talent
Accountability
Drives Results
Ensures Accountability
Decision Quality
Transparency
Courage
Collaboration
Instills Trust
About Horizon
Working at Horizon is more than a job – it’s personal. For us, success is measured by the numbers that matter most – the number of lives we touch, the number we change and those we work tirelessly to help save. We’re a team of agile, out-of-the-box thinkers who are inspired to do more because we know we’re a part of something bigger. We strive to build meaningful careers at a company whose values we share because when we live up to our potential, we help others live up to theirs.
Horizon is focused on researching, developing and commercializing medicines that address critical needs for people impacted by rare and rheumatic diseases. Our pipeline is purposeful: we apply scientific expertise and courage to bring clinically meaningful therapies to patients. We believe science and compassion must work together to transform lives. For more information on how we go to incredible lengths to impact lives, please visit follow us @HorizonNews on Twitter, like us on Facebook or explore career opportunities on LinkedIn.
Apply here: https://www.horizon.com/careers/manager-internal-communications
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