Public relation & external communication - Healthcare

Public Relations & External Communications Manager Salary: Competitive and based on experience Location: Ho Chi Minh Keywords: Public Relations, External Communications, Media Relations, Strategy Development, Cross-Functional Collaboration

Our client is seeking a passionate and experienced Public Relations & External Communications Manager to join their team in Ho Chi Minh. This role offers the opportunity to influence public opinion, promote the reputation of a global healthcare organisation, and contribute to life-changing work. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing positive relations with external audiences, developing strategic communication plans, and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure cohesive messaging.

• Opportunity to influence public opinion and enhance organisational reputation
• Work within a diverse and inclusive environment
• Contribute to life-changing work in global healthcare

What you'll do:

As a Public Relations & External Communications Manager, your role will be pivotal in shaping public perception and promoting the organisation's value proposition. You will develop an external communication vision that aligns with business objectives, providing strategic counsel on reputation management. Your ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders will be crucial in advancing the company's position within the industry. You'll also devise strategic media engagement plans, manage media inquiries, and oversee the implementation of communications programmes. Collaborating closely with internal teams, you'll ensure messaging is consistent across all channels. Your responsibilities will also include media training & monitoring, communication training, budget management, and corporate messaging.

• Develop and articulate the affiliate external communication vision, strategy, and goals in alignment with overall business objectives.
• Provide strategic counsel to the executive leadership team on external communication matters and reputation management.
• Champion and coordinate the creation of strong relationships with relevant partners such as policymakers/advisors, clinical authorities, and professional societies.
• Devise and execute strategic media engagement plans to enhance visibility, reputation, and brand positioning.
• Act as the primary point of contact for media inquiries.
• Plan and lead implementation of affiliate communications programmes.
• Work in close collaboration with internal teams to ensure coordinated messaging across all communication channels.
• Manage media training & monitoring, communication training, budget management, corporate messaging.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Public Relations & External Communications Manager role brings a wealth of experience in public relations or a related field. With at least 7 years' experience under your belt, you have honed your written and verbal communication skills to effectively articulate complex information. Your strong project management abilities enable you to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. As a Vietnamese native speaker with good English communication skills, you are well-equipped to navigate diverse audiences. A bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or a related field is required.

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public Relations, journalism, marketing or related fields.
• Minimum of 7 years’ work experience in public relations, external communications or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Vietnamese native speaking is required with good English communication.

What sets this company apart:

Our client is a global healthcare organisation with over 100 years of innovation in diabetes care. They are committed to helping people defeat obesity, haemophilia, growth disorders and other serious chronic diseases. They offer an inclusive and diverse working environment where everyone can bring their whole self to work. They believe that diversity and inclusion drive value by enabling a diverse line of thought, increasing innovation and stronger risk management.

What's next:

Ready for a life-changing career? Apply today!

Due to the high volume of applications we are experiencing, our team will only be in touch with you if your application is shortlisted.