Vice President, Corporate Affairs
Remote
United Kingdom
Full Time
15-04-2025
Job Specifications
This job is with Parexel, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.
The Vice President, Corporate Affairs is a key leadership role within the office of the Chief Business Officer. Reporting directly to the CBO, he / she will be responsible for strategically shaping, building, integrating and executing Parexel's Internal Communications, environmental / social / governance (ESG) and business continuity long-term plans, campaigns and key initiatives. He / she will also be responsible for building, managing and retaining a top-talent team that collaborates effectively and serves as a proactive, expert resource to business functions across the company. The VP, Corporate Affairs will also serve on the CBO's leadership team and will play a critical role in building team culture, supporting the efforts of other CBO leaders (Marketing & External Comms, Value & Strategy, APAC Strategy, Office of the CEO) and acting as a trusted senior advisor to executive leaders across the company.
Key Accountabilities
Critical to this role's success is the ability to integrate for greater efficiency and effectiveness; will be key to work closely and collaboratively with the SVP, Marketing & External Communications and VP, Value & Strategy, along with other company leaders, to successfully execute against strategic and tactical plans
Design, build and execute strategic, effective and impact-driven global internal communications campaigns and integrated plans - focus on informing and engaging team members is ALL geographies and business functions, aligning them with corporate behaviors, core values and KPI metrics
Work closely with Human Resources (and other functions) to design, build and execute strategic, effective and impact-driven global team member engagement activities focused on building employer brand value, fostering corporate culture and attracting and retaining top industry talent
Define, develop and execute ESG and corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategic and tactical plans covering - but not limited to - sustainability, business continuity and corporate philanthropy; work collaboratively across other functional teams (i.e. Facilities, HR, Legal, Accounting, Quality, Procurement, etc.) to successfully execute key initiatives and reporting / communications outputs
Work with Chief Business Officer and CBO peers to lead and grow functional team, cultivating talent and reinforcing positive culture; serve as an expert resource to peers, Executive Team and Board of Directors
Other Corporate Affairs duties, as required
Skills
Excellent Communications / Corporate Affairs knowledge and expertise with proven results
Strategic mindset and ability to develop high-performing strategic frameworks and plans with demonstrable ROI
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
A flexible attitude with respect to work assignments and new learning
Ability to deliver proactive, collaborative execution across multiple functions and organizations
Ability to manage multiple and varied tasks with enthusiasm and prioritize workload with attention to detail
Ability to manage large teams, developing and retaining key talent
Ability to interact effectively with executive leadership, board members and senior industry colleagues
Willingness to work collaboratively in a matrix environment and to value the importance of teamwork
Knowledge And Experience
The ideal candidate for this role will bring the following knowledge and proven experience:
Senior-level experience responsible for all aspects of a global company's corporate affairs, internal communications and engagement strategy, programs and tactical execution
Experience counseling and collaboratively interacting with executive teams and boards of directors, providing communications insights, recommendations and updates
Proven experience and effectiveness in leading large teams, building and reinforcing team culture and attracting, developing and retaining top talent
Strong ability to collaborate and build relationships across key business functions, driving greater program effectiveness and success
Education
The ideal candidate for this role will have one / multiple of the following educational qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, HR or related field
Master's degree in marketing, communications, HR or related field
Professional society membership / connection in marketing, public relations or related field
Why Join Us
Opportunity to work on innovative projects at the forefront of the industry.
Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values your expertise.
Professional advancement and development opportunities.
About Parexel International
At Parexel we embrace flexibility and understand that in today's fast-paced world, employees need to balance their careers with their personal lives. Come join us where learning is constant, you're exposed to a world of experiences and open doors. Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally, we do it with empathy, and we're committed to making a difference.
About the Company
myGwork is the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Our mission is to make the workplace more inclusive for all by providing individual users and partner organizations access to a wide eco-system of services, including job opportunities, training, mentoring, employer branding, and free community events. Joining the platform is free for individual members, which supports myGwork’s goal of ensuring that the platform's benefits are as accessible and as far-reaching as possible. Corporate members get a tai... Know more
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