Communications Manager (m/f/d)

Roche Switzerland bridges the gap between pharmaceuticals and diagnostics. Important research and development functions are located here. For our long-term client, F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG in Basel, we are looking for a

Communications Manager (m/f/d)

Background:

Following the launch of the One Pharma Strategy in September 2024, this role is essential in translating high-level strategy into meaningful actions for employees at all levels—from leadership to the production floor. To successfully realise the Pharma Ambition, it is crucial to foster employee understanding and buy-in, driving the necessary behaviors and decision-making aligned with the strategy.
This role is focused on One Pharma Strategy realisation and will be responsible for partnering with business and communication teams to deliver internal engagement and communications strategies and deliverables that bring to life the One Pharma Strategy. One Pharma Strategy spans the entire Roche Pharmaceutical Division, touching over 50,000 employees globally.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Cross-Program Coordination: Act as a central point for coordinating communications across multiple corporate initiatives to ensure message consistency and relevance
• Storytelling & Content Creation: Develop compelling content, including written materials, presentations, videos, and digital assets, that make complex topics accessible and engaging
• Leadership Communication Support: Create frameworks that enable leaders to effectively communicate the strategy and its impact on teams
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Build strong relationships with senior leaders, program managers, and cross-functional teams to align priorities and co-create communication strategies
• Employee Engagement to drive Change Outcomes: Implement creative and practical solutions that drive employee understanding, engagement, and behavior change in line with strategic goals
• Measurement & Reporting: Track and analyse communication effectiveness, providing insights to optimise strategies and demonstrate impact and monitor employee sentiment, gather feedback, and refine communication approaches accordingly

Must Haves:

• Organisational: Immediate availability (latest start 14.04.2025)
• Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Business, or a related field
• Min. 5 years of experience in internal or change communications within a large, global organisation, ideally in a pharma or corporate setting
• Expertise in change management communication principles
• Strong writing, storytelling, and content creation skills
• Ability to simplify complex information into clear, relatable messages
• Familiarity with digital communication tools and platforms (e.g., intranet, video production, internal social media)
• Proficiency in gSuite (especially gSites)
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Ability to influence and work with senior stakeholders
• Strong creative thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Strong organisational and project management skills to handle multiple priorities
• Proactive and driven, with the ability to work autonomously as well as with teams
• Fluent in spoken and written English, exceptional writing skills
• Willigness to travel: appr. 10% (EU or USA)

Nice to Have:

• Experience in a highly matrixed environment
• Familiarity with analytics tools to measure communication impact
• Proficiency in organisational design and / or change management

What you will be offered:

• An opportunity to work in one of the world's most important pharmaceutical companies
• Modern campus with plenty of green spaces and meeting areas
• Central location in Basel
• Varied job profile
• Further training opportunities through temptraining
• Working in a dynamic and motivated team

If you are interested please send your application documents addressed to Ms Marianne Buser.

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