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AD, Public Relations & Communications - Animal Health

Boehringer Ingelheim, Duluth, Georgia, United States, 30155

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Overview Description

As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development, and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in several ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking, and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.

Description

As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development, and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in several ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking, and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.

Duties & Responsibilities

Responsible for developing strategy and overseeing creation/ implementation of internal and external communication programs for assigned client groups to achieve defined plan objectives

Independent(s) manages issues preparedness and response process for assigned for client groups applying the US process with issues teams and partnering with US and global leadership to respond to issues

Remains knowledgeable of marketplace and external forces and trends that have the potential to impact products, diseases and/or veterinarians, producers/farmers

Develops and implements internal and external communications plans, including development of content for thought leadership initiatives

Partners with US government affairs colleagues on thought-leadership plans

Builds open and collaborative relationships with global PR colleagues in Ingelheim, as well as strong relationships with colleagues in marketing, medical, legal, regulatory departments, corporate communications, government affairs and others based on the specific business need(s) the business

Fosters alignment across stakeholders ensuring that global PR initiatives include US perspective and fit relevant business needs

Stays connected with US AH Corporate to ensure US AH Corporate AH initiatives incorporate various perspectives and their client groups' communications reflections US AH strategy

Contributes to the selection of - and partners with - consultants/agencies day-to-day activities as an extension of the in-house communications team to maximize performance, results, and ROI

Independently manages effective issues preparedness to minimize business interruptions and protect the reputations of the company and its assets by identifying and planning for issues through application of the US issues process

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required with a focus in PR/Communications, Journalism, or Marketing preferred, not required

Minimum of eight (8) years’ experience in PR/communications or other related field (such as marketing, patient advocacy, journalism). Animal health or agricultural industry experience preferred.

Proven ability to develop, implement and lead a PR strategy that aligns with the strategic direction of the Company

Strong project, event and time management skills

Proven ability to build relationships and influence outcomes both with and without authority

Strong negotiation skills; executive presence

Maintains Composure in stressful situations

Adaptive and Flexible - can respond effectively to changes in priorities and/or the marketplace

Experience cultivating and building relationships with the media

Crisis/issue management background

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Bachelor’s degree in Communication, PR, Marketing or Journalism

Must work well in teams and invest in developing collaborative internal and external relationships

Strong presentation skills

Ability to make a compelling case for public relations; to engender support for programming, decisions and resources

Strategic thinker, problem solver, and doer

Eligibility Requirements

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction

Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required)

Must be 18 years of age or older

About Boehringer Ingelheim Our Company

Why Boehringer Ingelheim?

With us, you can develop your own path in a company with a culture that knows our differences are our strengths - and break new ground in the drive to make millions of lives better.

Here, your development is our priority. Supporting you to build a career as part of a workplace that is independent, authentic and bold, while tackling challenging work in a respectful and friendly environment where everyone is valued and welcomed.

Alongside, you have access to programs and groups that ensure your health and wellbeing are looked after - as we make major investments to drive global accessibility to healthcare. By being part of a team that is constantly innovating, you'll be helping to transform lives for generations.

Want to learn more? Visit https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com

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