Core Responsibilities including but not limited to: 

• Works under the general supervision of the Principal

• Provides administrative assistance to the Principal

• Acts as Communications Director for the Principal and coordinates media relations 

• Composes and distributes press releases, coordinates all media requests. 

• Fields media calls, maintains social media, manages public affairs and public relations, communications, and assists the Principal with speechwriting.

• Acts as liaison to the Principal on state delegation and special projects 

• Facilitates meetings, events, and special events involving the Principal’s office. Coordinates participation in special events with other outside agencies and organizations.

• Coordinates delegated work plans, performs policy analysis. 

• Has access to confidential records. Confidentiality is essential.

• Participate in formulating and administering company policies, directing and coordinating all divisional department activities to develop and implement long-range goals and objectives to meet business and profitability growth objectives.

• Oversee day to day operations of all business units including operational and personnel activities and presenting timely reports to the Principal

• Ensure fluidity and effective communication 

• Collaborate with business partners, vendors, and associates to ensure effective business systems or processes. 

• Assist in employee recruitment, training, performance evaluations

• Ensure employees work productively and direct the employee assessment process.

• Liaise and negotiate with suppliers, manufacturers, retailers, and customers

• Maintain high standards of operational efficiency 

• Confer regularly with the Principal to review achievements of all business units and discuss required changes 

• Build Principal’s image by effectively collaborating with customers, government, community organizations, and employees

Requirements:

• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook
• A confident and assertive individual willing to work independently, occasional travel, and work long hours in an international environment
• Previous relevant multinational experience in the healthcare or life sciences sector
• Modern language skills with fluency in English and other European Language
• First Degree (minimum Second Class Upper Division) with a record of academic achievement
• Experience in a Management Consultancy or multinational Professional Services Firm with strong analytical skills
• Good understanding of English with confident language fluency that confers strong (public) presentation and communication skills
• Outstanding interpersonal and influencing skills