Corporate Communications Senior Manager

Office Based, Durham, North Carolina

The Corporate Communications Senior Manager develops, manages and implements Corporate Communications strategies to build the company’s reputation as a leader in the CRO industry with a priority focus on internal stakeholders. Works collaboratively within a team environment to ensure company communications are effective, accurate and delivered on time and on budget.

Contributes to companywide communications programs and activities for key internal business partners, from the development of strategy, messaging and planning through the execution and measurement of program deliverables. Recommends, develops and implements internal communications strategies and initiatives to inform and engage employees as active ambassadors for the company’s brand, reinforce the company’s priorities and communicate the benefits of working for the company. Assists with messaging and communications support for the prospective employee target audience. Serves as a communications adviser to internal business partners to help build and execute communication and engagement plans to support business initiatives and ensure connection back to the company’s Business Strategy.

Provides back-up support as needed to support External Communications initiatives.Contributes to the development and execution of Internal Communications plans and strategies, including support for corporate business unit initiatives and key areas within the business, to meet company needs. Writes, manages and implements strategic employee communications to ensure high-quality, effective and consistent delivery of key messages and information. Vehicles for delivery may include corporate intranet, blogs and on-line discussion forums, video messages, webcasts, Town Halls and other employee forums. Recommends, manages and implements global Internal Communications initiatives to engage employees as active ambassadors in the company brand and key contributors to the organization’s business success. Provides communications support for companywide change initiatives (e.g., introduction of new technologies, strategic reorganization communications) as needed. Manages communications support to the Global Human Resources organization for key employee programs (e.g., Compensation, Performance Management, Rewards & Recognition) as well as communications targeted to the prospective employee target audience. Reviews and recommends opportunities to leverage new technologies (e.g., mobile phones, plasma screens) as part of the Company’s communications mix. Contributes to development of metrics/analyses that demonstrate the value of Internal Communications efforts to the Company. Contributes to the continued development of our corporate intranet site as the primary source of employee news and informationContributes to the development of a strategic content plan to ensure timely delivery of key messages to employees; serves as a key content contributor responsible for writing/editing strategic content for the siteQualificationsKnowledge and Experience: A minimum of 5 years of Corporate Communications (Internal Comms) experience, ideally with background that includes External Communications and/or integrated communications Experience in CRO/life sciences industry preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Communications/Strategic Communications or English preferred Travel: Requires travel up to 15% based on project needs; including domestic and international travel Skills: Senior writer with excellent project management skills Ability to think strategically and work in a collaborative team environment Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet the challenge of multitasking and delivering to tight deadlines Proven to take initiative and work under pressure Able to work with senior business leaders High level of attention to detail and organizational skills Thrives in a fast-paced, progressive and dynamic environment Expert in intranet technologies (SharePoint) Ability to adapt to cultural differences and work in a global environment Ability to maintain a flexible work scheduleEEO DisclaimerParexel is an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the US includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.