Communications Lead Global Operations (m/f/d)

Communications Lead Global Operations (m/f/d)

Country: Germany

Department: Corporate Functions

Job ID: 45359

Professional | Permanent | Full-time | Hybrid

Our Corporate Functions teams make sure everything at Grünenthal runs smoothly by bringing together people with a wide range of skills – from experts in finance, IT, HR, law and compliance through to business strategists and creative media minds. If you’re a great collaborator and a strong communicator, you’ll feel right at home here. Join our team and join forces with colleagues across our business to maximise our company’s positive impact on patients and their families.

What the job looks like

Each day you’ll enjoy a variety of challenges, such as:

• Develop and steer the overall communication strategy for Global Operations, translating business strategy and transformation initiatives into clear, compelling narratives
• Drive alignment and engagement across a complex global operations network (covering manufacturing, supply chain and related functions) by ensuring consistent, strategic messaging across functions, regions and leadership levels
• Act as a trusted strategic communications advisor and sparring partner to the Head of Global Operations and the leadership team, shaping high-impact communication aligned with business priorities
• Build communication capabilities across the organization by coaching senior leaders and mentoring communication teams, fostering excellence and best-practice sharing globally
• Identify and leverage internal and external communication channels (e.g., town halls, videos, leadership roadshows, intranet, social media, website, events, annual reports)
• Collaborate closely with the Global Communications team on cross-functional initiatives

What you'll bring to the table

To make the most of this role and truly thrive, you should have:

• At least 8 years of experience in a senior communication role, advising a variety of senior stakeholders
• University degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Business Administration or a related field
• Proven hands‑on experience in agency or in‑house communication environments
• Proven ability to work effectively across hierarchy levels and influence stakeholders, including close collaboration with senior leadership and executives
• Strong understanding of operational and manufacturing environments
• Native or near‑native proficiency in English and fluency in Spanish required
• Flexibility to work in Aachen at least two times per month and occasional business travel (e.g. Italy, Portugal and Latin America)

What are some of the local benefits

• 30 holidays, plus 6‑8 bridging days and possibility to convert salary into up to 5 additional holidays
• Bilingual daycare centre “Karlinis” and holiday activities for employees’ children
• Supplementary company health insurance
• (E‑) Bike leasing and e‑charging stations