Communications Associate

Candidate will:
Provide input to, or lead, EDO communications strategy and planning
Draft messaging, prepare, and coordinate materials that support EDO strategy and address internal business partner needs and feedback
Identify new methods for communicating, leveraging internal communication channels with innovation and creativity, and execute tactics for delivering key messages and information to internal audiences
Manage communication initiatives (newsletters; monthly/ quarterly highlights; etc.) and an annual calendar which speaks to all members of our diverse user community
Measure communication effectiveness, gather feedback, report findings, develop and manage action plans
Manage EDO SharePoint site contentnew and updates

Quals--
Proven experience as communications specialist
Comfortable dealing with ambiguity and able to move between strategic and tactical activities
Experience in copywriting, meetings management, events planning and editing
Solid understanding of project management principles
Working knowledge of MS Office; photo and video-editing software is an asset
Experience visual design and content creation is a plus
Excellent communication (oral and written) and presentation skills
Outstanding organizational and planning abilities
Proficient command of English
PREFERRED SKILLS
Expertise in MS Office 365
Experience/ understanding of the pharma industry and quality organization
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment helping with meeting management for a high-paced team.

KEY ATTRIBUTES
Self-Starter
Self-directed: needs little explicit direction and no handholding
Detail oriented
Able to organize and prioritize a diverse set of responsibilities to ensure that focus on the success of the company is achieved
Strong writing and communication skills
Ability to multi-task and work within a fast-paced dynamic team environment
Strong interpersonal, team working, and leadership skills.