Life Sciences Comm Manager

Life Sciences Communications Business Partner

The Life Sciences Communications Business Partner plans, develops, directs and executes strategic communications and branding programs that enhance reputation, engage stakeholders, and drive overall business goals and objectives for Fujifilm Life Sciences Group companies in the Americas region.

In this role, the incumbent will build awareness of Fujifilm in the field of Life Sciences and help craft and tell the narrative around the "Partners for Life" tagline and how we offer fully integrated, end-to-end solutions across the drug development lifecycle from research and discovery to clinical and commercial manufacturing. The individual in this position will be the "owner" of Life Science Strategic Business Office (LCO) public relations initiatives and also provide project management support for branding efforts.

This position includes occasional travel (less than 15%) in the U.S. and internationally to trade shows, media tours, and events, etc. as needed.

Company Overview

At FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation, we're redefining innovation across the industries we touchfrom healthcare and photography to semiconductors and data storage. With roots in photosensitive materials and a legacy of groundbreaking technology, we now lead 23 diverse affiliate businesses across the Americas.

We're looking for mission-driven talents eager to join us to help create, market, and support a vast portfolio of products. At Fujifilm you'll have the opportunity to explore and grow your skills in new, exciting ways. Whether you're shaping tomorrow's tech or redefining today's processes, we'll provide a flexible work environment and dynamic culture where innovation thrives.

Our Americas HQ is nestled in Valhalla, New York, a charming town known for its excellent schools, beautiful parks, and easy access to the vibrancy of New York City.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of "giving our world more smiles."

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders and key stakeholders predominantly in the Fujifilm Life Sciences Group companies to understand business objectives and priorities, and lead the planning, execution and measurement of impactful, consistent, engaging and multi-channel communications and engagement strategies, reaching internal and external audiences. Leverage public / media relations, storytelling, customer relations, corporate branding, social media, employee communications, awards / thought leadership and more.
• Manage many relationships across various teams and entities and juggle competing priorities, while identifying opportunities for alignment across Fujifilm Life Sciences Group companies.
• Coordinate and advance the FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation executive visibility program, elevating the profiles and business objectives of Fujifilm Life Sciences Group companies' leadership.
• Serve as a trusted advisor for Fujifilm Life Sciences Group companies and executive spokespeople, providing public relations counsel to leaders, including strategic direction, tactical execution and coordination, and preparation for interviews as needed.
• Engage the broader HLUS-CC team to deliver communications and engagement plans in support of Fujifilm Life Sciences key projects and initiatives.
• Manage external PR firms to maximize the capabilities of Fujifilm Life Sciences Group.
• Utilize knowledge of Fujifilm Life Sciences business strategies and priorities to develop multi-channel content for a rolling three-month editorial calendar.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to drive and shape Life Science targeted media, sponsorships and PR / awareness initiatives with owned and earned content. Work directly with key media partners.
• Support crisis communication effectively and maintain the company's reputation during challenging situations.

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Salary and Benefits

EEO Information

Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

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