Manager, Advocacy & Public Relations (8-Month Contract)

Company Description
At EVERSANA, we are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work across the globe. We’re fueled by our vision to create a healthier world. How? Our global team of more than 7,000 employees is committed to creating and delivering next-generation commercialization services to the life sciences industry. We are grounded in our cultural beliefs and serve more than 650 clients ranging from innovative biotech start-ups to established pharmaceutical companies. Our products, services and solutions help bring innovative therapies to market and support the patients who depend on them. Our jobs, skills and talents are unique, but together we make an impact every day. Join us!
Across our growing organization, we embrace diversity in backgrounds and experiences. Improving patient lives around the world is a priority, and we need people from all backgrounds and swaths of life to help build the future of the healthcare and the life sciences industry. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating an inclusive culture that embraces our cultural beliefs. We are deliberate and self-reflective about the kind of team and culture we are building. We look for team members that are not only strong in their own aptitudes but also who care deeply about EVERSANA, our people, clients and most importantly, the patients we serve. We are EVERSANA.
Job Description
THE POSITION:
The Manager, Advocacy & Public Relations, is accountable for the day-to-day execution of the critical business functions of the advocacy and public relations group in Canada. The contribution of the role to EVERSANA is to help ensure client delight through the support and delivery of communications and advocacy campaigns with measurable results. The position is an 8-month contract, with the possibility of extension.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Our employees are tasked with delivering excellent business results through the efforts of their teams. These results are achieved by:

• Developing a range of clearly written, concise and compelling communication materials and content, including media materials (media releases, etc.), newsletters, reports, educational resources, and advocacy tools.
• Developing content for social media platforms (Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram) and executing social media campaigns that drives advocacy engagement and action.
• Coordinating and undertaking targeted media relations campaigns to support advocacy efforts, including media list development, securing and setting up interviews, media monitoring and coverage reporting.
• Participating in advocacy stakeholder research and engagement, including identification and outreach to relevant stakeholder organizations, and providing communications and advocacy support to groups and individuals.
• Working cross-functionally with market research, data & analytics, consulting, agency, and other EVERSANA services as appropriate to support above.
• All other duties as assigned.
  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
EXPECTATIONS OF THE JOB:

• Writing
• Conducting Research
• Preparing Reports and Presentations
• Stakeholder Relations
• Corporate Communications
• Media Relations
• Collaboration with colleagues in other functional areas
• Liaising with External Vendors
• Participation in Internal and Client Meetings
• Travel (as required)
• Full-time position (37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday)
  

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the expectations of the position and shall not be construed as the only expectations that may be assigned for the position.
An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the expectations listed above.
Qualifications
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
The requirements listed below are representative of the experience, education, knowledge, skill and/or abilities required.

• Education – A post-secondary degree in a relevant discipline, e.g. public relations, communications, public affairs
• Experience and/or Training – Minimum 3-5 years related work experience (may include internships of up to 1 year); PR agency experience essential. Strong organizational and time management skills. Strong English language oral and written communication skills
• Licenses/Certificates – None
• Technology/Equipment – Knowledge/experience with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word). Experience with social media content development and community management.
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education – A post-secondary degree in a relevant discipline, e.g. public relations, communications, public affairs.
• Experience and/or Training – Minimum 4-5 years related work experience (may include internships of up to 1 year); PR agency experience essential. Strong organizational and time management skills. Strong English language oral and written communication skills. Healthcare sector communications experience, including hospital, industry, and non-profit settings. Experience with social media content development and community management.
• Licenses/Certificates – None
• Technology/Equipment – Knowledge/experience with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word). Experience with media monitoring services and media results reporting. Ability to use website content management tools (such as WordPress)
  

Additional Information
CULTURAL BELIEFS
Patient Minded I act with the patient’s best interest in mind.
Client Delight I own every client experience and its impact on results.
Take Action I am empowered and empower others to act now.
Grow Talent I own my development and invest in the development of others.
Win Together I passionately connect with anyone, anywhere, anytime to achieve results.
Communication Matters I speak up to create transparent, thoughtful and timely dialogue.
Embrace Diversity I create an environment of awareness and respect.
Always Innovate I am bold and creative in everything I do.
EVERSANA is committed to providing competitive salaries and benefits for all employees. The anticipated target base salary for this position is $75,000 and is not applicable to locations outside of Canada. Compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, other job-related qualifications/skills, and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living). EVERSANA reserves the right to modify this base salary range at any time.
EVERSANA is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment and selection process please contact, brooke.smith@eversana.com.
For details on our AODA Accessibility Policy, please visit https://www.eversana.com/legal/canadian-accessibility-statement/
From EVERSANA’s inception, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion have always been key to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds who share a passion for improving the lives of patients and leading innovation within the healthcare industry. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and many other parts of one’s identity. All of our employees’ points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility.
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