Site Communications Manager, Baar International HQ

About the role

The Baar IHQ Site Communications Manager is the strategic communications partner for Biogen's International Headquarters, keeping colleagues connected to the company's strategy, leaders and purpose. The role leads integrated, multichannel and multimedia communications and engagement for the site, working closely with the Site Lead, Site HR Head and Workplace Manager. It offers in-house expertise in employee and stakeholder communications, creative design, AI-enabled content, video editing, editorial planning and digital channel management.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and implement an integrated internal and external communications and engagement program for Baar IHQ, serving as communications lead within the Baar Site Core Team and providing responsive support for urgent needs, milestones and leadership priorities.
• Plan and deliver town halls, leadership forums, firesides, executive committee visits and social, cultural, inclusion and wellbeing programs; develop internal campaigns and multimedia storytelling.
• Create and manage content across social media, Synapse, Viva Engage, email, video, presentations, posters and other digital and physical channels, and lead editorial planning and site intranet management.
• Support VP+ leaders and international teams with communications counsel, content and creative presentation, and act as international editorial lead for Synapse content.
• Develop campaign assets usable across functions, regions and local markets, and support external and corporate responsibility communications with stakeholders in Switzerland.
• Build relationships with Swiss and Zug officials and government, host visits from industry representatives and potential BD partners, support Biogen's membership in industry associations, advise on sponsorship strategy and provide content for external positioning such as tax authorities, BD meetings and media.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 5-7 years of experience in communications disciplines, ideally in healthcare and in a multistakeholder environment.
• Demonstrated experience planning and delivering engagement programs, leadership events and multichannel campaigns.
• Outstanding English, with excellent copywriting and editorial judgement.
• Strong stakeholder management, organisational and project-management skills, and the ability to work across cultures and functions in a fast-paced environment.

Required skills

• Video editing, presentation design and digital content creation.
• Confident use of AI-enabled communications tools.
• Management of digital channels such as SharePoint, Viva Engage, webcasts and social media.