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IFF Global Communications Specialist (hybrid) in Wilmington, Delaware
Global Communications Specialist (hybrid)
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Date:Jun 24, 2024
Location: Wilmington, DE, US
Company: IFF Family of Companies
Job Description
The Pharma Solutions business will be taking on its next chapter of growth as a trusted partner for the
pharmaceutical industry with the announcement to sell Pharma Solutions to Roquette. This move will position Pharma Solutions to expand its industry leadership through continued investment in innovation to meet the evolving needs of pharmaceutical manufacturers and developers worldwide.
The sale is presently expected to close in the first half of 2025, pending regulatory approvals and other closing conditions. The Pharma Solutions business unit will remain a part of IFF until close and, at such time, it will transition to Roquette. In applying for this position, you acknowledge your awareness that the position is a part of the Pharma Solutions business unit and has been identified to transition to Roquette.
Job Description
International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) is on a mission to do what matters most. IFF’s Pharma Solutions division is looking for a team member to help us be the premier partner to our customers, build our future and become one IFF.
Are you a communications expert who thrives in an environment where you have the opportunity to showcase your creativity, feature effective writing ability, and where your innovative ideas are appreciated? If so, then consider joining our Pharma Solutions team. In this important business unit, you will be a vital member of the Communications team, in a newly created role, that supports our marketing function, product managers, sales team, and division by strategically developing externally-facing material and campaigns to help promote our solutions. With great attention to detail, you will be responsible for both internal and external communications to highlight our story and achieve brand awareness. A broad skillset is needed to lead marketing communications efforts as well as business communications.
In addition, colleagues will call upon your working public relations knowledge to pitch story ideas, engage in public speaking scouting opportunities, and launch programs. Your teammates will also rely upon your accurate, professional writing capability to generate content and editing talent.
Responsibilities:
If you are a communications professional with a diverse skillset, then we want to hear from you. In this generalist role your responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and understand the communications landscape to develop compelling messages and deliverables
Assist with tradeshow preparation (meeting with stakeholders for needs analysis, create messaging, work with vendors for booth design etc.)
Develop marketing collateral content (including product one sheeters, articles, white papers, video storyboards, website content, advertisements etc.) And liaise with scientists to elevate thought leadership
Write copy for webinar landing pages
Write creative briefs
Create content for social media, press releases and our intranet
Update/create PowerPoint decks
Manage timelines/deadlines
Coordinate newsletters
Launch internal employee engagement campaigns and support external initiatives
Job Requirements
Bachelor of Science degree is required from an accredited college or university. Preferred majors include journalism, communications, public relations, and English
Minimum seven years of work experience
Software savvy (learn newsletter program, website and intranet platforms for minor updates)
Microsoft Word
PowerPoint
Organizational skills
Strategic thinking
Vendor management
Exceptional writing ability
Strong communication skills
Preferred Experience:
Seven years of business experience
Public Relations experience
Prior work experience in a large, matrixed organization a plus
Project Management
Graphic design experience is a plus, but not required
Video editing experience is a plus, but not required
Business to business experience is a plus
Additional details:
This role is based in our Wilmington, Delaware office
Spanish speaking and writing ability a plus, but not required