Position Title: Senior Internal Communications Lead
Work Location: Cambridge, MA 02142 - Hybrid
Assignment Duration: 6 Months
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
 
Position Summary:

• Own the development & implementation of the Global Procurement Communications Strategy
• Lead and support the creation, preparation, and consolidation of C-level (TET & BRC) presentation and materials
• Lead delivery of operational communications around Global Procurement projects and initiatives such as internal articles, videos, digital signage, regional hub coordination, SharePoint presence, Viva Engage etc

 
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Build upon the internal and external communications strategy for Global Procurement. This will include a standardization of the Global Procurement intranet site pages and the planning and execution of regularly scheduled communications such as Procurement Pulse (the quarterly Global Procurement newsletter, a twice-monthly Updates & Resources memo and a monthly Viva Engage summary of pertinent news, updates and resources.
• Provide communications counsel, content and strategies to [Global Procurement LT], for [our] communications with internal audiences (C-Suite/TET, Peers/TET-1, Global Procurement) and external audiences (industry associations, C-Suite of top suppliers and government officials)
• Prepare content for external speaking engagements
• Manage the full lifecycle of Global Procurement Town Halls, from planning through post-event follow-up.
• Develop and track communicatoins metrics to measure engagement and effectiveness across channels
• Design and maintain welcome materials for new Global Procurement employees while expanding existing new hire communications (welcome email broadcast and Viva post) to ensure a consistent and engaging onboaridng experience.
• Support the communication onboarding of the Chief Procurement Officer by crafting introductory messaging, developing leadership narratives, coordinating key stakeholder introductions and aligning messaging across channels to ensure a strong and consistent leadership presence
• Drive increased use of AI tools to enhance communication efficiency, content creation and employee engagement

 
Qualification & Experience:

• Strong communications and change management skills
• Trusted partner to the business (stakeholder management)
• Blend of strategic and operational expertise and experience
• Attention to detail
• Exceptional writing and PowerPoint communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Communications or a related field; Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of Communications experience required; preferably in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology or healthcare industry communications environment
• A strong eye for detail, with solid strategic, analytical and planning skills, as well as a creative approach to problem-solving
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a matrix environment
• A creative thinker with a track record of coming up with new ways to engage internal stakeholders
• Comfortable with change. Ability and willingness to adapt and thrive in a dynamic environment
• A pragmatic and flexible approach to time management given calls/meetings may take place in different time-zones to your own
• Ability to deliver in high-pressure situations and with short deadlines
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency with SharePoint and MS Office
• Global travel as needed, averaging 10% and up to 30% at times of peak activity.

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 65.00/hr.