Job Title: Communications Specialist (1 Year Contract)
Location: Singapore
About the role:
The Communications Specialist role is focused on developing and delivering the organization's internal communication strategy. This position ensures employees have access to business information and knowledge, contributing to effective communication within the organization.
How you will contribute:
Communication Strategy & Planning
- Support Head of GEM Communication in executing communication plans.
- Assist in coordinating communication activities across local and regional teams to ensure business objectives support GEM’s branding and messaging guidelines.
- Help promote global communications initiatives within the region and assist in communicating regional initiatives across GEM.
Content Development & Management
- Create engaging and informative content for multiple platforms, including social media, the company website, and local channels.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop messaging that showcases GEM’s initiatives, achievements, and values.
- Manage internal communication channels including GEM MyTakeda site, Viva Engage, and EDMs.
Event Support & Execution
- Support the execution of GEM President-led communications and events, such as town halls, conferences, and internal meetings.
- Support the planning and execution of events, webinars, and other outreach activities that promotes GEM’s initiatives and strengthen relationships with stakeholders.
- Help review that all event materials are aligned with GEM’s branding and messaging.
Vaccines Communications
- Support Vaccines BU with internal and external communications plans and stakeholder engagement, advocating for vaccine policies aligned with company objectives.
- Assist in planning and executing communication strategies for future vaccine product launches and campaigns.
Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management
- Assist the Head of Communications in liaising with external partners involved in collaterals production, creative design, translation, photography, and video production.
- Support the coordination of communication efforts with internal & external teams to ensure messaging is consistent and aligns with GEM’s initiatives and goals.
Crisis Communication & Monitoring
- Support in managing communications plans during crisis and critical situations, ensuring GEM’s reputation is maintained with guidance from senior team members.
- Assist in monitoring industry trends and developments, providing insights to the Head of Communications on any emerging issues.
- Help track media coverage and social media discussions during crises to support timely responses.
Performance Analysis & Reporting
- Track and analyze communication metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of campaigns and initiatives, providing data-driven recommendations for improvement.
- Analyze social media performances to continuously refine and improve engagement strategies.
- Prepare regular reports for Head of Communications to keep leadership team informed of communication activities and their impact on business objectives.
What you bring to Takeda:
- Bachelor’s degree in communications/ journalism/ administration or related field.
- 1 - 2 years of experience in a communications role or relevant internship experience.
- Strong ethics and integrity
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic understanding of social media platforms and content creation tools.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Flexibility needed for working within different time zones
- Enthusiasm for learning and developing new skills.
- Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
More about us:
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
Empowering our people to shine:
Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.
