Director, global marketing communications job description

Visa is looking for a Director of Global Product & Innovation Communications to help bring Visa's products and brand to life for external audiences. The ideal candidate will join a team of smart, driven communicators who develop the stories that shape ongoing perception of the iconic Visa brand. We are a group that loves to laugh and support each other, while always challenging and encouraging each other to deliver our best work.

As Director, you will conceive, plan and promote key narratives for Visa's innovation and technology leadership around the world, spreading the word about our new and existing products, services and partnerships. In your day-to-day, you'll touch on trends like risk & security, digital equity, e-commerce, internet of things, cryptocurrency, the future of retail, urban mobility, financial inclusion, small business product development, tokenization, fintech and fraud. As a global team member, you'll spend a good amount of time with cross functional colleagues both here in the US and abroad, sharing information, aligning on plans and goals, and moving the communications agenda forward via strong business relationships.
The candidate will:

Help drive both day-to-day communications and high-visibility campaigns in support of priorities across Products and Innovation.

Operate with a global mindset and work with Visa's internal and regional communications teams, informing and supporting them on developments relevant across multiple regions.

Conceive of and project manage communications plans, taking ownership of strategy, socialization and tactical execution - as well as outcomes and reporting.

Create and edit a variety of written materials, including but not limited to: press releases, blog posts, paid editorial and case studies.

Have a passion for purpose-led business initiatives, often promoting micro- and small business stories or ways our products contribute to local or global economies.

Have experience turning data/research into storytelling/news opportunities.

Have a digital first mindset and collaborate with the digital content team to leverage social media channels for campaign amplification.

Develop relationships with key influencers and media covering relevant news areas and mine for new opportunities.

Work with partners to manage third-party initiatives and announcements.

This job can be filled in San Francisco, Foster City, Denver, Lehi, UT and Bellevue, WA.

This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office two days a week, Tuesdays and Wednesdays with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% of the time based on business needs.

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The Opportunity:

Anthology offers the largest EdTech ecosystem on a global scale, supporting over 150 million users in 80 countries. Our mission is to provide dynamic, data-informed experiences to the global education community so that learners and educators can achieve their goals.

We believe in the power of a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. As we expand globally, we are committed to making diversity, inclusion, and belonging a foundational part of not only our hiring practices but who we are as a company.

For more information about Anthology and our career opportunities, please visit www.anthology.com.

Anthology's Director, Global Communications will develop and lead the strategy and execution of a communications plan to strengthen Anthology's global brand awareness and reputation through earned and paid media, content development, speaking opportunities, and analyst engagement. As a key member of the Global Communications, Corporate Marketing, and Events team, the Director, Global Communications will play a leadership role in shaping company messaging with external audiences.

This role will lead efforts to drive global awareness of Anthology's products, solutions, and business with media and analysts, working closely with the product team and marketing. This position will also play a leading role in managing and shaping Anthology's response in crisis situations.

The successful candidate must be able to function as a leader and individual contributor but also as part of a multi-functional team of stakeholders including the company's senior leadership team, Human Resources, Product Management, and Global Marketing. This position reports to the Vice President of Global Communications, Corporate Marketing, and Events.

Primary responsibilities will include:

* Developing and managing the strategic plan for global PR, including media and analyst relations
* Working with the Product, Global Marketing, and executive teams to craft external messaging and communications that describes the unique value of Anthology's holistic EdTech solution
* Identifying ways to increase/improve Anthology's reputation around the globe working in partnership with Global Marketing
* Providing external communications support for the CEO and company's leadership team; creating consistency in messaging across business lines
* Leading a team of Communications professionals in the US and around the globe, including external agencies
* Serving as lead in crafting external messaging in crisis communications, working closely with Legal, IT, and other relevant teams
* Supporting related communications activities where needed including internal communications, executive speaking, and brand activation activities

The Candidate:

Required skills/qualifications:

* At least 12 years of communications experience, preferably media relations in a corporate environment
* Excellent writing, editing, spelling/grammar, messaging, positioning creation skills
* Experience in message development and communications planning
* Experience with external communications supporting company activities including M&A, reorganization, change management
* Experience in shaping/managing corporate communications policy
* Ability to build trust and productive working relationships with senior-level executives and key stakeholders across an organization
* Ability to transform complex ideas into accessible, reader-friendly communications
* Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive assignments simultaneously
* Experience managing a team

Preferred skills/qualifications:

* Prior experience in the technology or education industries
* Strategic, creative, and disciplined individual who enjoys having a strong role in the development of communications while being able to execute consistently and independently
* Strong personal leadership style, comfortable with change and ability to manage in a highly agile and collaborative environment
* Driven, high-energy, self-starter
* Comfortable working in a dynamic environment
* Embraces creativity with a data-driven mindset
* Impeccable work ethic

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.

Anthology is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, protected military/veteran status, or any other legally protected factor.

This position is not available for candidates residing in the following states: CO, CA, MA

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**Overview**

This position will be responsible for overseeing communications on behalf of the global Dupixent Dermatology business. The position will report to the Senior Director and Global Head of Dupixent Communications, and will be based in Cambridge, Massachusetts or remotely.

As a key member of the Dupixent team, the Director will support and lead product communications for the Dupixent dermatology franchise, which includes a mix of approved and investigational dermatology indications. The Director will also work to elevate Sanofi's science story around Type 2 Inflammation.

This role includes direct leadership of product and pipeline milestones, including data and regulatory milestones, congress communications, and development and execution of unbranded and awareness campaigns.

**Roles & Responsibilities:**

+ Develop and manage comprehensive external communication plans in support of Dupixent dermatology priorities; support internal communications priorities, as needed

+ Close partnership with Alliance counterparts, as well as Public Affairs counterparts

+ Oversee day-to-day management of Communications agency, including budget oversight

+ Work closely with key affiliates on global activations

**Desired Skill Sets:**

+ Passionate about the pharmaceutical industry and the work we do for patients

+ Works well under pressure, including tight timelines

+ Can juggle multiple projects simultaneously

+ A strategic thinker who likes to challenge the status quo

+ Proactive, self-starter and able to work independently and in a team environment

+ Excellent networking and relationship-building skills and the ability to interact with confidence with various levels and functions

+ Excellent verbal and written communications skills

+ Excellent collaboration, negotiation and influencing skills; demonstrated ability to work with senior leaders

+ Excellent project management skills

+ Strong issues management capabilities

**Qualifications:**

+ A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Communications, Business Administration or Journalism or related field is required

+ A minimum of 8 years of corporate communications experience in the Pharmaceutical and/or Biotechnology area is required (oncology, product communications, agency experience preferred)

+ Experience in pharmaceutical product areas, specifically respiratory is a plus

+ Ability to travel 20% overall

**_As a healthcare company and a vaccine manufacturer, Sanofi has an important responsibility to protect individual and public health. All US based roles require individuals to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as part of your job responsibilities._**

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

At Sanofi diversity and inclusion is foundational to how we operate and embedded in our Core Values. We recognize to truly tap into the richness diversity brings we must lead with inclusion and have a workplace where those differences can thrive and be leveraged to empower the lives of our colleagues, patients and customers. We respect and celebrate the diversity of our people, their backgrounds and experiences and provide equal opportunity for all.

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At Sanofi diversity and inclusion is foundational to how we operate and embedded in our Core Values. We recognize to truly tap into the richness diversity brings we must lead with inclusion and have a workplace where those differences can thrive and be leveraged to empower the lives of our colleagues, patients and customers. We respect and celebrate the diversity of our people, their backgrounds and experiences and provide equal opportunity for all.