• Application Deadline:
• Position: Strategic Communications Lead, Sub-Saharan Africa



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 8 - 10 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Media / Advertising / Branding 
  
  

Job ID: REQ-10051763

Job Summary

• The Strategic Communications Lead for Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) leads the overall strategic communications agenda for SSA, covering internal and external communications across all divisions and clusters. 


• This above-country role is accountable for shaping narrative, advancing the company’s reputation, advising SSA leadership, and overseeing executive communications, stakeholder engagement, strategic projects, and crisis response.

Role Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a proactive, unified communications plan to reflect SSA’s vision, mission, and strategic priorities


• Lead executive communications, including messaging, speeches, and thought leadership for SSA leadership


• Map and engage key stakeholders across governments, media, partners, and institutions


• Lead launch communication strategy for innovative medicines portfolio


• Design and implement strategic brand and reputation campaigns across the region


• Oversee internal communication programs that inspire and engage associates


• Develop and implement crisis communication strategies and serve as the spokesperson for SSA


• Build communication capability across SSA countries and coach local teams


• Ensure full compliance with global communications policies and standards


• Monitor and report on communication effectiveness, including campaign reach, engagement, sentiment, and ROI

Key Performance Indicators

• Communication reach and stakeholder engagement


• Improvement in brand awareness and media sentiment


• Stakeholder satisfaction and strength of relationships


• Employee engagement and participation in internal campaigns


• Effectiveness of crisis management and reputation mitigation


• ROI and impact of communication campaigns and strategic projects


• Quality and consistency of executive and leadership communications

Role Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field


• 8–10+ years in senior communications roles, preferably across Sub-Saharan Africa


• Fluency in English required; proficiency in French is a plus


• Experience in executive comms, crisis management, and strategic brand building


• Strong advisory and stakeholder engagement skills


• Experience in the healthcare/pharmaceutical industry is a strong advantage


• Skilled in cross-cultural communication and matrixed environments