Strategic Communications Specialist

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Strategic Communications Specialist

Title: Strategic Communications Specialist

Reports To:  VP, Communications

Location: Richmond, VA

Indivior is a global pharmaceutical company working to help change patients' lives by developing medicines to treat substance use disorders (SUD). Our vision is that all patients around the world will have access to evidence-based treatment for the chronic conditions and co-occurring disorders of SUD. Indivior is dedicated to transforming SUD from a global human crisis to a recognized and treated chronic disease. Building on its global portfolio of OUD treatments, Indivior has a pipeline of product candidates designed to expand on its heritage in this category.

Indivior was founded to help tackle the opioid crisis, one of the largest and most urgent public health emergencies of our time. Our purpose is to bring science-based, life-transforming treatments to patients. We strive to help eliminate the stigma of addiction. We take our role as a responsible steward extremely seriously and commit ourselves to cultivating our unique culture and highest standards of integrity.

We are driving forward our understanding of addiction and other serious mental health illnesses to create new science that will help pave the way for an even deeper understanding of patient needs and treatment innovation. We engage at all levels across the addiction treatment spectrum, interacting with governments, key opinion leaders, physicians, payers, patients, and patient advocacy groups to raise awareness and educate about addiction as a chronic, relapsing disease.

Connect with Indivior on LinkedIn by visiting www.linkedin.com/company/indivior.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The strategic communications specialist is responsible for supporting best-in-class content and communications strategies across a range of platforms that that meet the business needs of leaders and teams from across the company. This role is responsible for project managing the production of impactful content for internal and external audiences that can include power point decks, messaging documents, video, social content, digital and print collateral, website and intranet content, and more.

S/he will also be responsible for monitoring and maintaining the corporate brand, working with teams across the company to ensure Indivior brand assets and brand storytelling are consistent with our brand identify and core brand narrative, and project-managing the development of brand assets to effectively communicate the Indivior story to key audiences.

S/he is also responsible for the maintenance of Indivior’s internal and external communications channels, including Indivor.com. Indivior’s social channels, the company’s intranet, InFocus, digital signage, and regular company townhalls that are attended by/broadcast to all employees globally.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Build and maintain a comprehensive editorial calendar
• Maintain town hall schedule and support production of in-person meeting and broadcast
• Project manage the development of impactful content for a range of stakeholders and platforms, working with agencies and contractors to develop written and visual content
• Post content on communications channels, including website, social media, intranet, and digital signage
• Monitor and report on communications channel performance, including website, social media, and intranet, escalating issues as they arise
• Manage communications agencies and vendors to maximize the partnership and ensure the delivery of projects and programs within budget and on schedule
• Coordinate with the Veeva specialist supporting the Executive Copy Clearance Team’s intake, review, and approval process to ensure compliant and timely approval of all relevant content and materials
• Maintain the Indivior brand center and all included brand assets (logos, style guides, editorial guides, photography, iconography and more), and work to maintain and consistent brand identity across all channels and communications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Undergraduate degree required in Communications, Science, Business, or applicable field. MBA preferred.

Experience:

• At least one to two years of experience in the addiction industry.
• Understanding of federal regulation, policy, process, and protocol governing the pharmaceutical industry communications
• Strong written and oral communications skills
• 1-5 years working on cross-functional projects in a corporate environment
• Solid understanding of social media platforms
• Collaborative style and at ease in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
• Strong intellectual curiosity and motivated to learn

Travel: 5%

COMPETENCIES/CONDUCT:

In addition to the minimum qualifications, the employee will demonstrate:

• Ability to both build effective relationships internally and externally and work in a compliant manner
• Strong project management capability + business acumen with ability to both create and execute plans and programs
• Ability to manage complexity and ambiguity while keeping a positive attitude
• Works well in small team ‘roll-up your sleeves to get the work done’ environment
• Ability to translate scientific and clinical data into simple and clear communications
• Impeccable integrity and ability to conduct business in accordance with Indivior Core Values and Compliance policies

BENEFITS:

Indivior is committed to providing a culture driven by guiding principles and top-tier benefits that match the importance of the work we do. The Indivior experience includes:

• 3 weeks’ vacation plus floating holidays and sick leave
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing Plan- Company match of 75% on your first 6% of contributions and profit sharing contribution equal to 4% of your eligible pay
• U.S. Employee Stock Purchase Plan- 15% Discount
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability coverage
• Health, Dependent Care and Limited Purpose Flex Spending and HSA options
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Concierge/personal assistance services
• Voluntary benefits including Legal, Pet Insurance and Critical Illness coverage
• Gym, fitness facility and cell phone discounts

GUIDING PRINCIPLES:

Indivior’s guiding principles are the foundation for each employee’s success and growth. Each employee is expected to demonstrate understanding and adherence to our guiding principles in their everyday performance.

COMPLIANCE OBLIGATIONS:

Indivior is committed to maintaining a workplace where employees are committed to compliance and feel comfortable raising concerns about potential violations of policies or unethical behaviour. As part of your responsibilities, you are expected to:

Employee Obligations:

• Always act with honesty and integrity.
• Risk IQ: Know what policies apply to your role and function and adhere to them.
• Speak Up: If you see something, say something.

Manager Obligations:

• Always act with honesty and integrity
• Reinforce risk awareness with your team, with accountability and oversight for ongoing review and mitigation.
• Model and reinforce a Speak Up culture on your team.

The duties and responsibilities identified in this position description are considered essential but are not limited to only those outlined. The employee may perform other functions that may be assigned. Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of this position at any time.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled