Site Name: Pakistan - Sindh - Karachi
Posted Date: Nov 28 2024
Job Purpose

The role contributes to GSK Pakistan's Communications & Government/Public Affairs strategies, aiming to build trust, drive advocacy, engage employees, and align them with GSK's long-term business objectives. By leading internal communication strategy, delivering compelling content, partnering with stakeholders, and supporting government relations and public affairs, the role holder plays a crucial role in achieving these goals.

Education & Experience & Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Management, Corporate/Mass Communications, or a related field.
  
• Minimum 4-5 years of experience in the corporate sector.
  
• Proficient in internal/external communications, media relations, stakeholder management, with experience handling sensitive information and complex communications.
  

Key Responsibilities
Communication Strategy & Execution

• Develop and implement GSK Pakistan's internal communication strategy, utilizing diverse
  
• Ensure alignment of all internal content with GSK's global brand, narrative, and strategic priorities.
  
• Continuously create and refine content to match the priorities of the local and regional teams.
  

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support GSK's vision and strategy.
  
• Support government and public affairs activities, fostering effective engagement with key stakeholders such as the Ministry of Health, DRAP, and trade bodies.
  
• Prepare advocacy and representation documents related to regulatory and industry issues.
  

Employee Engagement & Culture Building

• Drive internal engagement initiatives like Let's Talk, reverse mentoring, and volunteering opportunities.
  
• Enhance workplace engagement scores and foster open communication through internal channels.
  
• Improve internal communication campaigns to strengthen culture, collaboration, and employee satisfaction.
  

Project & Initiative Leadership

• Lead communication efforts for key CSR initiatives
  
• Manage GSK Pakistan's website and ensure timely publication of annual reports.
  
• Support Disease Awareness plans and new product launches, including Shingrix and Arexvy.
  

External Relations & Crisis Management

• Support the Head of Corporate Affairs in building relationships with key stakeholders.
  
• Monitor media reports and effectively respond to external queries and crisis situations.
  
• Oversee the PR agency to safeguard GSK's reputation and ensure efficient media management.
  

Measurement & Continuous Improvement

• Evaluate the impact of communication initiatives and adjust strategies accordingly.
  
• Ensure compliance with GSK's standards for external and internal communications.
  
• Implement Straight Talk initiatives to reinforce commitments to DEI.
  

Additional Responsibilities

• Act as a deputy for the Head of Corporate Affairs when required.
  
• Support key CGA activities in strategic growth areas and cultivate internal and external relationships to enhance GSK's reputation.
  
• Develop and execute corporate reports and external communication initiatives as needed.
  

Why GSK?
Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.

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