Head of Communication

Euroapi is looking for a Head of Communications to join in our Brindisi Plant reporting directly to the Corporate Head of Communication.

The resource will work on:
1. Media relations
- Define the country media strategy
- Ensure a media watch on the press coverage concerning the company.
- Accompany the development of communication skills within site Top management teams and advise them in their strategic thinking (media training, crisis comm scenario....).

2. Operational Communication
- Managing general or specialized communication agencies for major site events (Family Day, site anniversary )
- Supervise the adaptation and translation of materials produced at central level for the company's various internal and external audiences (media releases, leaflet, posters, etc.).
- Develop the event and public relations strategy or even accompany the Top executives on their trips outside the company or represent the company.
- Establish and pilot the annual budget of the Department.

3. Corporate Social Responsibility & Risk Management
- Ensure coordination of CSR and Risk management activities at country and site level
- Implement the global CSR strategy at country level and complete the global CSR strategy with country specifications and commitment in collaboration with central CSR lead.
- Monitor risks linked to the country situation and ensure regular feedback with central team
- Lead the development of a proactive Risk Management culture across the site

4. Public Affairs
- Establish and implement the country Public Affairs strategy to defend Euroapi's interests in the National ecosystem and enhance awareness of the organization.
- Analyze and report social, environmental and political trends and issues in the country, to anticipate significant opportunities and risks to Euroapi's business results.
- Map, build and manage close relationships and operational partnerships with the most critical stakeholders to develop and execute country Public Affairs’ tactical plans and contribute to Euroapi global Public Affairs’ strategy:

- by understanding their objectives/priorities, key initiatives, health and policy positions, strengths and sources of leverage, capacity building needs, and opportunity areas for collaboration.
- This includes a deep understanding of the financing mechanisms that are accessible at country level, in order to identify fundraising opportunities that could serve the economic interests of both parties.
- Ensure and drive consistent engagement with PA stakeholders with compliance, transparency, and best practice stakeholder management principles. Enhance our company reputation and represent Euroapi to our partners.

It is necessary to have:

- Bachelor’s degree in public relations, marketing, communications or related field, with an advanced degree preferred.
- Very good knowledge of the management of communication problematics, ability to work with central communication team as well as communication agencies, media,...
- A significant experience in the Pharma &/or Chemistry environment with a proven track record in creating strategies and programs on a country level with a good knowledge of European regulation
- A high-level strategic thinker capable of partnering with senior leaders
- Good knowledge of Public Affairs, CSR and Risk management principles and practices,
- Entrepreneurial skills to develop a strategic ambition,
- Leadership: ability to challenge, convince and lead large multidisciplinary & cultural networks,
- Excellent project management skills;
- Very good communication culture
- Ability to work and deliver under pressure, Diplomacy and discretion, as he.she evolves with a multitude of actors with often competing interests
- English: Writing and oral fluency

The position requires some business trips across Europe