Communications Manager

Overview

WuXi AppTec is looking for a passionate and detail oriented Communications Manager who will plays leading roles in copy writing, event management, and social media. Provides support to public relations with strong partnership with internal and external stakeholders in a fast-paced, dynamic, global working environment.

WuXi AppTec provides a broad portfolio of R&D and manufacturing services that enable companies in the pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device industries worldwide to advance discoveries and deliver groundbreaking treatments to patients. As an innovation-driven and customer-focused company, WuXi AppTec helps our partners improve the productivity of advancing healthcare products through cost-effective and efficient, socially responsible and sustainable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develops content that aligns with the brand and objectives.
• Ensures all communication is cohesive with the brand image.
• Plans and manages events from start to finish, including budgeting, timelines, vendor management, logistics, and onsite execution.
• Develops and executes social media strategies to promote events, create engaging content, and increase audience engagement.
• Creates compelling copy for social media channels, event websites, invitations, press releases, and other promotional materials.
• Manages public and media requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Performs job specific tasks in compliance with applicable Regulations, International Standards, and WuXi AppTec
• Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, or related field.
• 3 years of in-house or agency experience in public relations, communications, social media, and marketing.
• Proven experience in biotechnology and life sciences strongly preferred.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Strong project management and multi-tasking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven experience copywriting and social media
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work flexible hours in a fast-paced global team environment.
• Strong attention-to-detail and problem-solving skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work in an office-setting.
• Ability to stand or sit throughout the workday.
• Must be able to perform activities with repetitive motion, such as keyboarding.
• If working remotely, must have access to high-speed internet service and have knowledge and ability to resolve IT and computer-related challenges through remote communications channels.