Job Description

Job title Head - Corporate Communications & CSR

• Location Mumbai

Opella is the self-care challenger with the purest and third-largest portfolio in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally

Our mission is to bring health in people’s hands by making self-care as simple as it should be For half a billion consumers worldwide – and counting.

At the core of this mission is our 100 loved brands, our 11,000-strong global team, our 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers. Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world’s most loved brands, including Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale and Mucosolvan.

B Corp certified in multiple markets, we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet. Find out more about our mission at www.opella.com

About the Job:

The Head Corporate Communications & CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) is responsible for the strategic development and tactical delivery of internal and external communications as well as CSR activities.

Our Team:

We are a combined team of Communications and CSR departments. Together with Public Affairs, we form the Corporate Affairs function. The role of Communications is to engage our stakeholders by delivering impactful messages that distinguish us and drive desired results – always recognizing that our connection with consumers and patients inspires all we do.

This position:

The Head Corporate Communications & CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) is responsible for the strategic development and tactical delivery of internal and external communications as well as CSR activities related to Opella in India.

The role is primarily focused on:

• External reputation management including - Corporate public relations- including owned media and annual report (listed entity requirement)Unbranded COMM Product alerts and crisis and issues management, Overseeing brand public relations in collaboration with brand marketing teams Manufacturing site communications

• Internal communications supporting Opella's Consumer Healthcare business in India, including - Local campaigns – ways of working, culture, employee motivation and engagement, amplify organisation initiatives (volunteering, product launches, category building, etc.)Cascade Global campaigns Change management

• CSR Develop CSR plan in areas of expertise (i.e., allergy and/or diarrhoea) and/or priority (e.g., sustainability)Manage and ensure programs are aligned to (a) India CSR law; (b) global CHC’s CSR focus areas; and (c) Opella India's areas of focus – such that Opella India’s CSR plan is curated and created to meet a CSR need in India Regular updates to the CSR Board Committee (listed entity requirement

Main responsibilities:

Leadership communications counsel

• Work as an integral member of the Consumer Healthcare India Leadership Team and partner to the General Manager & Managing Director – Consumer Healthcare India to support the local business’ growth strategy. Provide strategic counsel on corporate and brand reputational risk and other implications of business policies, practices, and actions, as well as strategic internal communications.

• Develop and deliver a holistic communications strategy and plan for Opella's incorporating internal communications and brand, corporate public relations.

Internal communications

• Develop the yearly internal communications plan and execute the same for Opella in India. Regularly test impact, and adapt to ensure communication is timely, relevant and is impactful.

• Deliver all internal communications assets to support delivery of the plan including content for Opella's enterprise social platform, Yammer, presentations for Town Halls and other content as required.

• Deliver regular employee events including Town Halls, All Hands meetings, or major celebrations.

• Support the India Consumer Healthcare leadership team in navigating organizational or structural change by developing appropriate communications plans and supporting content.

• Work in partnership with Opella India’s Communications Team to ensure the Consumer Healthcare business is well represented in all Opella India communications.

• Work with global Consumer Healthcare Communications colleagues to ensure Consumer Healthcare India is well represented in global channels.

Brand and corporate public relations

• Work closely with Consumer Healthcare brand teams and supporting agencies to oversee the successful delivery of brand public relations programs.

• Position the Consumer Healthcare business as a socially conscious India based leader of industry taking into consideration necessary alignment with global & local corporate messages and priorities.

• Respond to brand and corporate (CHC) media queries.

• Work as an active member of industry communications committees or policy shaping organisations, as appropriate.

• Coaching the business to build capabilities in brand and corporate public relations as well as manage crisis/issues

Corporate Social Responsibility

• Work closely with Consumer Healthcare Brand and Innovation teams and supporting agencies to oversee the successful delivery of brand public relations programs.

• Position the Consumer Healthcare business as a socially conscious India based leader of industry taking into consideration necessary alignment with global & local corporate messages and priorities.

Play to Win Behaviours

This position is required to demonstrate Opella Challenger Spirit.

About you

Essential Skills and Experience

Essential Qualifications

• 10- 12 years in similar corporate communications roles

• Experience in corporate internal communications including leadership advisory on organizational change management.

• Experience managing brand and corporate PR programs

• Experience in managing crises and issues

• Experience in working with media reporters and managing media

• Exceptional written skills

• Experience working with agencies to develop high quality content including videos and social content

• Degree qualified in Communications, Public Relations, or Journalism is preferred

• Post-graduate in any discipline

• Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience working with a consumer goods business, in particular either wellness or beauty

• Experience in building and running CSR programs

• Experience working as part of a cross functional communications team

• Experience building internal communications content in-house using web-based platforms

• Soft skills problem solving, conflict resolution, adaptability, critical thinking, time management and a ‘team’ person.

• Mindset & personality out-of-the-box, calm under pressure, optimistic, empathetic, confident, fun, and self-starter.

Why us?

At Opella, you will enjoy doing challenging, purposeful work, empowered to develop consumer brands with passion and creativity. This is your chance to grow new skills and be part of a bold, collaborative, and inclusive culture where people can thrive and be at their best every day.

We Are Challengers.

We are dedicated to making self-care as simple as it should be. That starts with our culture. We are challengers by nature, and this is how we do things:

All In Together: We keep each other honest and have each other's backs.

Courageous: We break boundaries and take thoughtful risks with creativity.

Outcome-Obsessed: We are personally accountable, driving sustainable impact and results with integrity.

Radically Simple: We strive to make things simple for us and simple for consumers, as it should be.

Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands.

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