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Philips Communications Director, Personal Health in Amsterdam, Netherlands
We're on the search for a senior communication expert with a passion for business strategy communications, leadership communications and employee engagement.
The Business Communications function is responsible for effectively protecting & enhancing the company's reputation and brand through Business-specific communications, which includes corporate communications, crisis communications, PR, executive positioning, CSR, and public affairs across all relevant stakeholder audiences. As the Communications Director leading communications for select Personal Health Business Units, you will be a trusted advisor and business partner to the Business Unit Leader and their Leadership Team.
You will report to the Head of Business Communications, Personal Health, and you'll be part of Philips’ Communications & Brand team. The role is based in Amsterdam.
Your responsibilities
Be a trusted adviser and business partner to our Business Unit Leaders and their Leadership Teams across employee communications as well as external communications.
Develop and implement the internal & external communications plan for Business Unit Leaders, including support for internal engagements (internal social media, town halls, Region visits, etc.), customer and key opinion leader engagements and external thought leadership (speaking engagements, LinkedIn, etc.).
Develop and deploy a long-term global employee engagement program, working closely with the Business Unit Leader, people leaders, HR, Business Excellence and other involved functions to drive engagement & culture.
Lead cross-Business initiatives across the Personal Health Business.
Guide and mentor junior members of the team
We are looking for
University-level education, with at least 10 years of experience in communications in an international matrixed / business environment
Experience developing and deploying employee engagement programs, working with agencies and within a network organization
Experience managing executive communications (internal and external) and the ability to create content (e.g. long & short-form articles, social posts, talking points, speeches, videos, etc.)
Excellent English language writing skills and communication experience in an English-speaking business environment
Strong stakeholder management skills: engaging, aligning and managing expectations. You are a confident advisor to senior management
Complete comfort in and affinity with today’s fast-moving, complex (digital) media environment
You are a trustworthy and dependable team player focused on delivering high-quality work
About Philips
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If you’re interested in this role and have many, but not all, of the experiences needed, we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion here.
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