Director, Strategy Communications

Join our team as the Director, Strategy Communications and play a pivotal role in shaping our communication strategies! Under the guidance of the Senior Director, you will lead the planning and execution of impactful communications that drive the success of our Commercial and Business Group teams. Your responsibilities will encompass a wide range of initiatives, including operations, customer engagement, and internal communications, all aimed at achieving our annual and long-term goals. If you're a collaborative team player ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you!

• In collaboration with internal business partners and stakeholders, lead the production and annual rollout of Cencora's long-term strategy and priorities to global team members.
• Formulate and execute an integrated internal communications plan for the Strategy Enablement Team (SET) based on team objectives, Cencora's purpose, and enterprise priorities.
• Develop and create effective copy and material for a variety of distribution sources (intranet, leader communications, newsletters, organizational town halls, etc.) to drive enablement and engagement in support of organizational goals.
• Assist in the development and creation of a communications dashboard to be delivered quarterly.
• Establish internal communications governance and serve as a subject matter expert and central contact for all internal communications for the SET, ensuring standards and consistency of voice for the target audience(s).
• Provide proactive support and serve as a trusted advisor to the SET senior leadership team on internal communications issues; collaborate with HR, Marketing, Operations, Sales, Communications colleagues, and other teams on key business unit initiatives.
• Manage and provide long-term strategy for all internal communication channels by regularly reviewing the effectiveness of our tools; propose new and efficient mediums of communication as required.
• Define and manage distribution lists and process for employee communications, establish and manage approval processes.
• Work with relevant Cencora teams to ensure messaging alignment.
• Analyze engagement and pulse survey results to inform communications strategy to drive deeper team member engagement.
• Utilize internal communications best practices to support change management and employee engagement initiatives.
• Engage senior leaders strategically, professionally, and with confidence.

Requirements:

Requires broad training in fields such as business administration, communications, marketing, strategy or similar vocations generally obtained through completion of a four year Bachelor's Degree Program. Normally requires a minimum of eight (8) years directly related and progressively responsible experience.

• Strong communicator with strategic communications and/or marketing communications experience, business acumen, and excellent writing ability, including the ability to communicate effectively with senior leaders.
• Seasoned communications professionals with experience driving organizational communications for business-related programs.
• Able to translate complex content into "understandable" messaging.
• Strong collaboration skills and superior and time management skills; ability to handle multiple priorities with competing deadlines
• Not afraid to innovate and propose new ideas; ability to identify process improvements and develop a plan to implement the necessary changes.
• Manage swift delivery and turnaround of deliverables and follow up.
• Deep commitment to internal customer service, a consultative approach to communications, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Experienced facilitator, skilled at identifying requirements, key messages, key stakeholders, and developing the approach to effectively share information within the department as well as across the organization.
• Ability to execute as an individual contributor with limited oversight.
• Experienced at designing, tracking, and managing new and existing communications vehicles; skilled in editorial planning, content management, digital asset management and development
• Maintains confidentiality and displays discretion, especially as you'll likely be exposed to information ahead of the rest of the broader organization.
• High degree of technical knowledge of principles in communications, marketing and project management
• Ability to understand and strategically interpret business unit goals into messaging and provide senior leadership guidance on organizational effectiveness and customer experience
• Working knowledge of pharmaceutical distribution business
• Tactical agility and consultative approach to problem solving with a bias toward delivery and results
• Superior interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with senior level executives
• Must be highly resourceful, self-motivated, and adaptive to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Meticulous detail orientation, with excellent follow through and follow up
• Ability to identify and proactively manage risks to the successful execution of business short- and long-term strategy
• Excellent organizational skills; attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability in managing teams
• Knowledge of Cencora policies, programs & services and products
• Demonstrated history of operating as a business manager
• Superior oral and written communications skills
• Strong creativity
• Working knowledge of computers necessary to operate effectively with company systems and programs

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members' ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more. For details, visit https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencora

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

The company's continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email hrsc@cencora.com. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned