Communications Manager (12-Month Contract)

Transform pharmaceutical communication from the inside.

This role presents a unique opportunity for pharmaceutical PR professionals seeking to transition in-house or communications specialists looking to work with cutting-edge science at a market leader across Australia and New Zealand.

Unlike agency positions, this comprehensive in-house role offers :

• Complete ownership across multiple communication disciplines - public relations, patient storytelling, issues management, social media, content production, and employee engagement
• Direct advisory relationships with senior stakeholders
• Strategic collaboration with cross-functional brand teams

We're looking for a pharmaceutical communications specialist who combines strategic vision with practical execution skills—someone who thrives in a dynamic environment where your work directly impacts patient outcomes.

• Tasks & Responsibilities
• Drive strategic communications across therapeutic areas including cardio-renal-metabolic, stroke, rare cancers, and lung disease—supporting market shaping, registration announcements, and product lifecycle management
• Deliver high-impact, creative communications for internal and external channels, balancing hands-on content creation with agency direction.
• Be the storyteller - showcase inspiring patient journeys and highlight incredible employee contributions.
• Develop and execute targeted digital campaigns that engage healthcare professionals and patient communities with measurable outcomes
• Skilfully manage media relations, be focused on the external environment and monitoring media for valuable insights and trends.
• Provide expert issues management for products, personnel, or reputation matters.
• Ensure all communications adhere to internal compliance standards and regulatory requirements, including the Medicines Australia Code of Conduct.
• Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism or related field
• 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical communications
• Proven track record in pharmaceutical product communications with broad scope
• Strong campaign and project management capabilities
• Expert in compliant patient storytelling
• Demonstrated skill in internal communications, event and change management
• Experience with Veeva Vault content management system (preferred)
• Ability to build relationships and influence outcomes without formal authority
• Why Boehringer Ingelheim?

Our workplace is a creative and dynamic place to be - with the future always on our minds. Your personal journey is one you can develop from the very start, with leadership that nurtures your ambition with you.

Boehringer Ingelheim offers a competitive remuneration, attractive bonus scheme, subsided health insurance, employee assistance program, development programs and career development opportunities.

Our people are the beating heart of Boehringer Ingelheim and we have been recognised as a global Top Employer for five years. We value diversity by embracing various perspectives, fostering an inclusive environment that benefits our people, patients, and communities.

• What's next? - How to apply

If you would like to be part of this highly driven and successful team, please submit your CV addressing the key criteria above.

You must have the right to live and work in this location to be considered for this opportunity.

It is our policy not to accept speculative resumes from recruitment agencies.

• Position Area

Group Functions

• Position Location
• Organization

Boehringer Ingelheim

• Schedule

Full-Time

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