Associate Director, External Communications-18 Months

**About Apotex Inc.**

Apotex Inc. is a Canadian-based global health company that produces high-quality, affordable medicines for patients around the world. Apotex employs almost 7,200 people worldwide in manufacturing, R&D, and commercial operations. Apotex medicines are accessible to patients in more than 75 countries globally. Through vertical integration, the Apotex group is focused on the development and sale of generic, biosimilar and specialty products.

**Job Summary**:
Responsible for leading external communications. Ensures all external communications reflect an integrated approach to messaging that support Our Values, Our Purpose and the Winning Behaviours. Plays a pivotal role in in supporting executives with communication counsel where required. Leads all CSR and corporate philanthropy acitivities on behalf of Apotex. Will also oversee ESG program build-out and maintenance, working closely with HR, Legal and Compliance.

**Responsibilities**:

- Preparation and execution of external facing events and activities.
- Coordination of quarterly investor/lender calls as required (e.g. logistics and technical aspects) and preparation of materials.
- Accountable for creating and curating content from across the Apotex global network for use on multiple internal and external channels and platforms.
- Serves as lead for the annual United Way campaign and is the Apotex lead on all CSR and corporate philanthropy inititiaves including product and financial donations.
- Collaborates with Apotex executives to provide communications counsel and support.
- Responsible for drafting and final distribution of all press releases and management of all corporate websites.
- Lead the development and execution of the ESG program globally, working closely with HR, Legal and Compliance.
- Works in a safe manner collaborating as a team member to achieve all outcomes.
- Demonstrate Behaviours that exhibit our organizational Values: Collaboration, Courage, Perseverance, and Passion.
- Ensure personal adherence with all compliance programs including the Global Business Ethics and Compliance Program, Global Quality policies and procedures, Safety and Environment policies, and HR policies.
- All other relevant duties as assigned.

**Job Requirements**:

- Education
- Undergraduate degree from accredited university.
- Degree/diploma in Public Relations, Corporate Communications or Communications Management preferred.
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to influence without authority and to coach a wide variety of stakeholders regarding communications style and content.
- Proven ability to translate and simplify complex, conceptual content into crisp and compelling key messags.
- Appreciation for the need to effectively collaborate with team members in order to achieve desired outcomes.
- Excellent writing abilities.
- Highly organized and ability to perform in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
- Problem-solving skills, analytical mindset, critical thinking abilities and outstanding judgment.
- Innate curiosity with the resourcefulness to solve problems and learn in order to succeed
- Track record of interacting with senior leaders demonstrating tact, diplomacy and respect while ensuring work is advanced.
- Experience
- 10+ years experience working in Communications and/or Public Relations.
- Experience working in a large, matrixed organization is highly beneficial.
- Gobal experience preferred

At Apotex, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported.

Apotex offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process. If you are contacted to arrange for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.