Sr Associate, Communications and Events

About This Role:
As a Sr Associate, Communications and Events, you will play a pivotal role within the Communications team at Biogen Canada. Your primary responsibility will be to plan and execute both internal and external communications, along with affiliate programs, driving engagement with employees and external stakeholders. You will develop and implement strategies to manage Biogen’s brand, reputation, and public image through various traditional and digital channels. This role involves content creation, media relations, and social media management. You will also be planning and overseeing both in-person and virtual initiatives, programs, and events that communicate Biogen's value proposition and bring the company's brand promise to life. By collaborating with the Head of Communications, you will ensure that all communications align with Biogen's strategic goals and enhance its brand image.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy in the organization

What You’ll Do:

• Plan and execute communications for corporate and brand-related events, programs, and projects.
• Coordinate planning and execution of employee events such as town halls.
• Provide support for internal and external presentations and speaking engagements.
• Develop editorial content for various communications channels including intranet, newsletters, and press releases.
• Oversee the creation of marketing and communication materials, ensuring brand consistency.
• Participate in brand planning sessions and cross-functional meetings.
• Ensure the production of engaging content across platforms, collaborating with agency partners as needed.
• Manage internal communication initiatives to foster employee morale.
• Develop and maintain a database of media inquiries and key spokespeople.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of communications and events.
• Prepare measurement reports to assess the success of PR campaigns.
• Manage event platforms and track engagement for data-driven insights.

Who You Are:
You are a dynamic and strategic thinker with a passion for communications and brand management. You thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments and are adept at working independently. Your strong interpersonal skills allow you to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders across various levels. You possess an exceptional ability to adapt to new systems and digital platforms, and your keen attention to detail and organizational skills are unmatched. With a knack for problem-solving, you navigate ambiguity with ease and are always ready to tackle new challenges.

Required Skills:

• Post-secondary degree preferably in Communications, Public Relations, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in Communications
• Strong ability to be agile and adapt to changing needs of the business.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with fluency in English.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated problem-solving capability and ability to navigate ambiguity.
• Strong project management skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to multitask effectively.
• Ability to work across multiple digital platforms and adopt new systems/applications quickly.

Preferred Skills:

• Pharmaceutical industry or a public relations agency supporting pharmaceutical clients experience preferred
• Formalized project management training or certification.
• Experience in a bilingual (English/French) communications environment.

The expected salary range for this position is $79,000 to $ 103,000 and includes eligibility for a discretionary bonus. Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity. Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance. In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees’ and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being; including, but not limited to health care, retirement, paid time off, and ancillary programs such as a fully paid sabbatical after six years of service, Employee Stock Purchase Plan participation, education assistance, and more.

 

Job Level: Professional