Chief Communication & Investor Relations Officer
Company: Astellas
Location: Northbrook
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Do you want to be part of an inclusive team that works to
develop innovative therapies for patients? Every day, we are driven
to develop and deliver innovative and effective new medicines to
patients and physicians. If you want to be part of this exciting
work, you belong at Astellas! Astellas Pharma Inc. is a
pharmaceutical company conducting business in more than 70
countries around the world. We are committed to turning innovative
science into medical solutions that bring value and hope to
patients and their families. Keeping our focus on addressing unmet
medical needs and conducting our business with ethics and integrity
enables us to improve the health of people throughout the world.
For more information on Astellas, please visit our website at
www.astellas.com. Astellas is a Japan based global pharma company
with the total sales revenue of JPY1,296B (FY21) and market cap of
JPY3,470B (2023/3/28). We operate business in 70+
countries.Astellas' vision is to be at the forefront of healthcare
change to turn innovative science into VALUE for patients. We are
embarking upon an organization wide transformation to shift from a
traditional pharma company into a cutting-edge, VALUE-driven life
science innovator. This position is based in Northbrook, Illinois.
Remote work from certain states may be permitted in accordance with
Astellas' Responsible Flexibility Guidelines. Candidates interested
in remote work are encouraged to apply. Purpose and Scope:The role
of Chief Communications & Investor Relations Officer (CCIRO) is
being newly created and expected to lead the One Communications
organization covering current functions of "Corporate Advocacy &
Relations", "Commercial Communications", "Medical & Development
Communications" and "Research Communications" to enhance the
enterprise-wide integrated and consistent communication capability.
The CCIRO is responsible for development of Astellas communications
strategy and execution of communications plans aligned among 8
(tentative) communications sub-division functions, with gaining
engagement and support from Top management. Reporting to the CEO,
the position enhances corporate values of Astellas by attracting
the external and internal stakeholders such as investors, potential
business partners, job seekers and by engaging current employees to
Astellas' business. Essential Job Responsibilities:Work closely
with the CEO, guiding, managing and advising, to support their
internal and external communication activities by approving
speeches, reports, press releases, presentations, and social media
posts.Develop Astellas' corporate communication strategy that fits
with the Astellas global business and strategy across the functions
(corporate, R&D, commercial).Provides strategic leadership,
development, direction, and management of all external and internal
communications initiatives, including media and key stakeholder
relations.Supervise the execution of communication plans and make
alignment among sub-divisions within the division.Build and
maintain close relationships with top management and reflect their
philosophy into corporate messages and establish the corporate
brand.Guide the strategic direction on the investor relations to
enhance corporate value through the dialog with the stock market
and secure the fair financial disclosures obeying the laws and
regulations.Provide strategic directions on external communications
including media relations and digital media globally.Enhance the
employee engagement via internal communications collaborating with
Top management and relevant functions (e.g., Corporate Strategy and
HR).Oversee the creation and management of all communication
channels, including the website, social media platforms, and
internal communication systems.Understand and apply knowledge about
major issues in the pharmaceutical industry and works with the team
to anticipate and plan for potential issues to protect the
corporate reputation.Address appropriately with the crisis
communications externally and internally.Manage the communication
division, providing leadership, guidance, and support to the
team.Quantitative Dimensions:The CCIRO is responsible for the
oversight of all aspects involving communications and investor
relations.# of employees: All Astellas (about 15,000
employees)Internal Key Stakeholders: Top management, DHs, CS,
HRExternal Key Stakeholders: Investment community, PR
AgenciesOrganizational Context:Supervisory/Management
ResponsibilitiesAbout 8, globally placedAbout 70, globally
placedThe position reports to the Chief Executive
OfficerPDN-9913223b-7f43-47ca-a8bf-d96f5f8b375f
Keywords: Astellas, Chicago , Chief Communication & Investor Relations Officer, Executive , Northbrook, Illinois
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