Reporting to the Head of External Communications, the Director of Corporate Publications & Events will lead the development and execution of key external publications & events. This role will be highlighting and amplifying FMEu2019s global Corporate contributions globally incl. medical and clinical activities. In this, the Director will be responsible for developing an editorial plan & event strategy that aligns with FME corporate objectives, and work directly with senior experts across the FME landscape to consistently deliver on that strategy in a variety of mediums. Specifically, this role will direct the content development and lead the refinement of key annual publications, such as the Annual Report, Corporate Magazine, and Annual Medical Report. Additionally, this role will be tasked to direct event execution considered advantageous for FME involvement and collaborate with FME thought leaders to arrange and thoroughly support participation. The ideal candidate is an experienced communications and editorial professional, who has leadership experience in an integrated global communications environment, with experience working closely with senior stakeholders and strategic communications. The candidate should be a purpose-driven storyteller who can leverage content across multiple channels and has an ability to manage multiple concurrent high-profile projects. The candidate should have experience working cross-functionally to develop and support global communication publications and events. Your assignment: Direct and manage the development and execution of a corporate publication and event strategy that aligns with FME global objectives Develop, write, and edit creative concepts, assets, and compelling copy for corporate communications, marketing collateral, web copy, email, social media, and other outlets to engage readers and users Direct editorial planning and strategy by participating in strategic planning and developing high quality, innovative content and story ideas Direct the editorial development process for key FME publications & events u2013 the Annual Report, Corporate Magazine & Annual Medical Report, AGM, CMD etc.Adhere to editorial timelines that ensure timely publication or event execution Enable clear SME participation expectations to ensure timely submission and content alignment with intended outcomes Project manage the individual activities ensuring timely delivery and appropriate involvement of all necessary stakeholders Direct content editing, rigorously proofreading diverse and varied pieces of content for voice, organization, grammar, spelling, punctuation, consistency, flow, style, formatting, and clarity to deliver the highest-quality deliverables Develop productive collaborative relationships with all functions globally Fact-check references for all materials, ensuring that content is accurate and that all claims are supported Directly support functions in external event content preparation and best-practice presentation delivery Collaborate across centers of excellence and with strategic marketing planners, campaign managers, SEO experts, and digital producers to clarify business objectives, define key messages, and solve problems Bring all materials into alignment with company brand voice and preferred writing style guides Leverage a proactive, detail-oriented mindset to gather information, integrate feedback, and keep work moving from first draft to final approval Your profile: Minimum Bachelor's degree or similar in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field Minimum 10 yearsu2019 of related experience in Corporate Communications and Public Relations Excellent collaboration, leadership skills with a can-do attitude Good digital channel knowledge Proven track record of editorial support, corporate editorial experience a plus Excellent written, presentation and communication skills are required Strong project management skills Able to work within a matrix organization Strong organizational and process analysis skills are essential Must be able to work within virtual international project teams across broad-based projects Fluent in English (written and spoken), additional languages are a plus Willingness to travel