Director, International Business Communications

About the role

As Director, International Business Communications you will shape how a global business connects, engages and inspires across a fast‑evolving International Business Unit that serves over 220 million patients worldwide. Based in Basel, you will work at the heart of senior leadership decision‑making, translating complex business priorities into compelling narratives and high‑impact campaigns.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and deliver strategic communications that align teams and strengthen a unified International business narrative.
• Lead integrated communication campaigns supporting business priorities, transformation initiatives and performance goals.
• Translate complex strategies into clear, compelling narratives, editorial plans and scalable content across markets.
• Drive high‑impact content programs, including International Ambition and Artificial Intelligence strategy initiatives.
• Lead communications for major business moments and events, including flagship International engagements.
• Partner with regional communication teams to co‑create assets, share best practices and enable local adaptation.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to align executive, leadership and business communications around shared priorities.
• Use insights, analytics and industry trends to optimise communication strategies and measure engagement impact.

Required profile

• Degree required; advanced degree preferred in Public Policy, International Relations, Political Science, Communications or related field.
• Extensive experience in business or corporate communications, employee engagement or change communications.
• Proven expertise developing and delivering international communication strategies across multiple markets.
• Strong experience partnering with senior executives and providing strategic counsel in complex, matrix organisations.
• Demonstrated ability to translate business strategy into compelling narratives and high‑impact content.
• Expertise in change communications, employee engagement and integrated communication campaigns.
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to use insights and data to optimise communication strategies.
• High level of business acumen, influencing skills and ability to navigate complexity at senior levels.

Required skills