Web Communications Specialist

Web Communications Specialist

Category

Strategic Planning

Salary

8 - 10 M ¥

Work Type

Permanent

Date

2008-10-24

Location

Tokyo

Ref.#

ITW25161

Overview

Great opportunity to work at international pharmaceutical company!

Company Description

Our client is a large international and reputable pharmaceutical company, mainly engaged in research and development, manufacturing, sales, and import and export of ethical drugs. Cardiovascular disease drugs and antibiotics are the specialties in particular, and account for large part of sales.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of manager, is responsible for developing and executing communications plan for building the Corporate Reputation and Corporate image(both through corporate communications and marketing communications)
* Support developing communications strategy and plan
* Collect and analyze the information for message from management and draft message
* Understand company's business strategy, identify communications opportunities for effectively supporting strategy, suggest communications programs and execute the programs under manager's approval and guidance
* Support developing two-way employee communications strategy and external communications tactics/tools, analyze their effects and identify the areas for improvement
* Understand the industry trend and society's needs, analyze the message required, draft the message, and review the communications plan for employees. And support integration of communications plan into the strategy and actions with sense of urgency
* Manage budget and support execution of communications programs effectively and efficiently
* Propose effective use of PR agency and other external contractors/consulting agency by defining their roles in communications activities, and manage their involvement/activities

Requirements

* Collects internal and external information timely and effectively, and propose the effective use of the information for internal/external customers and for communications programs.
* Plans and executes communication programs to support objectives of overall company or internal clients under the general direction of manager.
* Communication: Communicates own opinions/ideas clearly and effectively to have internal/external stakeholders understand the points and to influence their decision.
* Building relations: Builds relations with internal and external stakeholders and staff of own department.
* Problem-solving: In areas where standard procedures and processes are not established, investigates precedents and makes suggestions for standardization of procedures to expedite the process and improve the quality of services.
* Risk management: Collects and reports information on potential risks and develop a solution plan.
* Native Level Japanese and Business level English

Preferred Experience

* Leadership: Take initiative to lead the communications programs effectively with support from different departments.
* Coaching: Advise/guide the junior staff to improve their level of communications output

Desired Traits

* Manages schedule of communications plan, and moves multitasks effectively and quickly.

Description of Benefits

Social Insurance, Commutation Allowance

* Holidays: Paid Holidays

Additional Notes

* Reason for opening: New Position due to Business Expansion

* Location: Tokyo

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