Our Pledge
At Inizio,we value inclusivity, recognize the power of diversity, and inspire the next generation of change-makers. We are an equal opportunities employer. We believe in creating a work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive to recruit from a diverse slate of candidates and foster an environment that provides the right conditions for long-term success. We welcome all applications regardless of race, colour, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, marital status, military veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation and physical or mental disability.
The Role
The role of Strategic Insights, Communications & Engagement Lead is multifaceted and pivotal to the success of HR and our brand. You will support the CHRO and HR Leaders with strategic stakeholder engagement, communications, insights, and initiatives to enable and accelerate the execution of our HR strategy and the goal of becoming a global employer of choice.
This is a remote-working role and reports to our Global Head of Change and Workforce Transformation.
Key responsibilities
Strategic Insight:

• Provide strategic guidance and insights to the executive team based on a deep understanding of the organization's goals, market trends, and competitive landscape.
• Conduct research and analysis to identify opportunities and risks and recommend actions to drive organizational success.
• Collaborate closely with the CHRO and other senior leaders to develop and refine the HR's strategic direction.

Communications Leadership:

• Develop and implement an effective communication strategy that aligns with the HR's goals and values.
• Serve as a key spokesperson for HR, articulating its vision, mission, and key messages to internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee the creation of compelling content across various channels, including speeches, presentations, and social media, to enhance HR and Inizio's reputation and influence.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including the Executive Leadership Team, BU Presidents and Senior Leadership Teams, functional leaders, partners, employees, and community members.
• Act as a liaison between the HR and its stakeholders, representing their interests and concerns to the HR Leadership Team and advocating for their needs.
• Develop and execute engagement strategies to involve stakeholders in decision-making processes and ensure their continued support and commitment to HR and Inizio.

HR Strategy & Execution:

• Support the development of HR strategy, planning and execution.
• Develop communication strategy and materials to effectively align HR leaders/stakeholders around a shared understanding and drive execution of HR strategic priorities.
• Collaborate with HR leaders to facilitate the effective operation of the HRLT.

Change Enablement:

• Develop change management approach and templates to drive consistency and accelerate adoption for HR initiatives.
• Serve as a strategic change advisor and leader for the implementation of HR strategies, initiatives, and projects.
• Develop key messages to drive organizational awareness and adoption of priority HR initiatives.

Strategic Initiatives:

• Lead strategic initiatives, driving alignment and collaboration across BUs to achieve shared objectives.
• Anticipate and mitigate potential risks and challenges, and adapt plans as needed to stay on track and achieve desired outcomes.
• Coordinate progress updates and communications for key strategic initiatives.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Support the management and mentorship of a team of People Solutions professionals responsible for leading transformations, communications, stakeholder engagement, and strategic initiatives.
• Provide guidance, feedback, and support to help team members grow and succeed in their roles.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team and across the organization.

Executive Support:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CHRO and other senior HR leaders, providing strategic counsel, information, and support as needed.
• Prepare briefing materials, presentations, and other resources to help executives make informed decisions and effectively communicate with internal and external audiences.
• Represent the CHRO in meetings, presentations, and other engagements as necessary.
• Collaborate with the CHRO's Executive Assistant, providing work direction and coordinating activities and scheduling for the CHRO.

What you bring to the role

• 15 years of proven experience in progressive leadership roles with a focus on leadership alignment, change management, communications, engagement, and strategic planning and execution with executive-level stakeholders in global organizations of varying degrees of maturity.
• Ability to navigate organizational dynamics and influence others to drive to outcomes and deliver value.
• Strong team leader and people developer who can effectively guide and coach team members to elevate individual and team performance.
• Skilled and tactful communicator, both written and verbal, with a high level of professionalism and attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in office productivity software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace) with experience developing and delivering executive-level communications and presentations with exceptional writing and PowerPoint skills.
• Discretion and trustworthiness, with the ability to handle confidential information with integrity and confidentiality.
• Flexibility and adaptability, with a willingness to take on new tasks and challenges as needed.
• Bachelor's or higher degree in business administration, communications, marketing, or a related field required; consulting experience preferred.
• Life sciences/health care industry experience preferred

In summary, the Strategic Insights, Communications & Engagement Lead role requires a blend of strategic thinking, change and communication expertise, relationship-building skills, project management capabilities, and leadership acumen. By effectively fulfilling these responsibilities, the Strategic Insights, Communication, & Engagement plays a crucial role in driving HR's success and ensuring its value add/commercial brand and long-term sustainability.
Who are Inizio?
We help our clients navigate their clinical development and commercialization journey by connecting the best scientific knowledge, market intelligence, actionable data, technology, communication, and creative execution.
With a global presence and multiple career paths, the career possibilities are expanding at Inizio. We're a growing global team of 11,700 - a $1.5bn revenue business working with the world's leading health and life sciences businesses, and we have exciting growth plans. Whoever and wherever you are, we'll empower you with the autonomy you need to experiment, learn, and grow. We'll make sure that you feel valued, supported and, of course, because we're helping our clients to transform healthcare and improve millions of lives you can feel pride in your work at Inizio.
Package and benefits

• 20 days PTO 10 personal/sick days
• Company bonus plan
• Generous retirement plan
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Optical cover
• HSA (Health Savings Account)

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The base salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. This range may differ based on your experience and skill set, geographic location, and cost of living considerations. We consider compensation more than just a base salary - that's why we also offer an exceptional range of flexible benefits, personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work.
Compensation
$150,000-$215,000 USD
Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! Our company is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others.