Senior Communications Business Partner

Start date: June/July 2026
End date: 6-month contract (with the chance of extension)
Workload: 80-100% 
Workmodel: Contracting
Location: Rotkreuz (2 days per week in the office, with 1 day per month in the Basel office) 
Info: travel activities within Switzerland

Your Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute cross-portfolio planning and measurement, with a focus on creating and delivering integrated communications strategies that inspire, equip, engage and align key audiences
• Develop, enhance and communicate the companies communication strategies and solutions through leading external communications, public relations and internal employee communications
• Collaborate closely with the Head of Portfolio Strategy, Customer Area Communication Business Partners and the Leadership Team to ensure impactful, integrated and measurable communications in support of business priorities
• Co-create and deliver on Global Communication topics and projects as part of the clients Communications team - where applicable, manage external vendors to meet business objectives within defined scope, timeline and budgetary guidelines
• Define ways of working, resource allocation and outcome-based planning to build operational efficiency with the clients broader, Diagnostics and Group Communications’ community
• Regularly evaluate, measure and report on the effectiveness of our communication activities using innovative tools (e.g. GenAI) to drive consistency and assure best practice communications, including development of digital/social capabilities based on Global Communications standards
• Ensure all company compliance and ethics standards are met; guide and mentor project teams, supporting affiliate communicators and lead through influence

Your Profil:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required in Communications, Journalism or Marketing with a proven track record in creating organisational success through integrated communication efforts
• At least 2 years of related global/regional business experience as in-house corporate communicator, preferably within the Pharma, Diagnostics, Medical Device or Consumer Healthcare industry 
• Experience leading, developing and executing communications strategies, initiatives and plans within complex, matrixed organisations
• Strong executive presence with the ability to quickly assimilate business needs and circumstances and effectively advise others 
• Self-motivated and able to thrive in a non-hierarchical, self-organising environment, where teams form around projects and initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise multiple projects and works well under pressure and tight deadlines
• Strong communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Highly effective at distilling complex and sometimes voluminous content into clear, concise and engaging communications
• High interpersonal skills, demonstrated excellence in relationship building, intercultural sensitivity and partnering at all levels
• Experience in digital transformation and change management strategies, activities, communications and execution is preferred
• Fluency in English is required - German is an advantage