Director Corporate Communication & PR (f/m/d)
for the site Starnberg (Percha), Germany
Would you like to make a valuable contribution to the health of patients? And do something really meaningful on your own responsibility? Then we look forward to hearing from you! Excellence beyond manufacturing - that's what we stand for as Aenova, one of the world's leading contract manufacturers and developers for the pharmaceutical industry with 4,000 employees at 15 sites. Our site in Starnberg is the headquarters of the Aenova Group.
Your key responsibilities
Serve as a strategic advisor and staff function to the CEO on corporate messaging, reputation management, and stakeholder engagement
Define and execute the global Corporate Communication strategy aligned with the company’s vision, growth strategy, and corporate priorities
Build and maintain strong relationships with external PR agencies, communications advisors, and creative partners in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and life sciences industries
Lead the development, writing, and publication of the company’s annual report, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy, performance, innovation pipeline, sustainability commitments, long‑term value creation, and regulatory requirements
Drive communication initiatives supporting leadership visibility, corporate transformation, and cultural development to strengthen employee engagement, transparency, and alignment with corporate goals
Collaborate with HR to support employer branding and talent attraction initiatives
Reinforce the company’s commitment to patients and patient-centric innovation by building relationships with advocacy groups, industry associations, regulators, and key external stakeholders
Drive executive thought leadership
Partner with Marketing to amplify corporate messaging across digital channels
Support communication activities for global conferences, industry events, fairs and strategic announcements
Manage the Corporate Communication and PR budget and ensure efficient allocation of resources to maximize strategic impact, demonstrate ROI of communications initiatives
Your profile
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or related field
Relevant years of experience in Corporate Communications or Public Relations, preferably within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or CDMO industry
Proven experience in advising senior leadership and C-level executives on strategic communication matters, capable of influencing and convincing key stakeholders
Strong track record in media relations, executive communications, and corporate storytelling
Experience managing corporate reporting processes, including annual reports or integrated reporting
Knowledge of ESG communication, sustainability frameworks, and stakeholder engagement
A strategic partner in the company’s cultural transformation journey
Ability to operate effectively in a global, matrix organization
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; German is an advantage
Your motivation
Are you looking for new challenges in a highly competitive environment? And you want to tackle them creatively and on your own responsibility? Do you prefer a "get‑it‑done" culture and think in terms of solutions rather than problems? What are you waiting for? We would be happy to explain our corporate benefits in a personal conversation! If you have any questions, I - Melanie Rümmele / Human Resources - will be happy to help you:
Aenova Holding GmbH • Member of the Aenova Group • Berger Straße 8-10 • 82319 Starnberg (Percha), Germany
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