CSL Limited is seeking a Director of Corporate & External Affairs for its R&D portfolio, responsible for shaping and executing corporate communications strategies, managing stakeholder relationships, and leading crisis management efforts. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in public affairs within the pharmaceutical industry and possess strong leadership and communication skills
Job Summary
This global leadership role is accountable for shaping and executing the corporate and external affairs strategy for CSL’s pipeline and building CSL’s reputation as a scientific leader and partner.
The successful candidate will be responsible for driving communications for key pipeline milestones and clinical trials to support CSL’s business objectives.
They will lead issues and crisis management related to pipeline protecting CSL’s business interests.
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CSL Limited is seeking a Director of Corporate & External Affairs for its R&D portfolio, responsible for shaping and executing corporate communications strategies, managing stakeholder relationships, and leading crisis management efforts. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in public affairs within the pharmaceutical industry and possess strong leadership and communication skills.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Global corporate and external affairs strategy
Pipeline narrative and messaging framework
Issues and crisis management
Stakeholder engagement
Scientific leadership reputation building
Nice-to-have
Agile and matrixed role
Proactive and strategic thinking
Ability to pivot on priorities
Internal communications and engagement
Key Requirements
Minimum 10 years' experience
Bachelor degree in communications, marketing, law, public policy, journalism, public relations or business/relevant field
Experience managing Corporate Affairs in a global environment
Understanding of corporate social responsibility principles