LEO Pharma
Senior Communications and Corporate Affairs Lead
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Application deadline: 06/08/2026
Location: Maidenhead SL6 3UD, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Contract type: Permanent
Job ID: 4765
Shape the voice of LEO Pharma UK and help build trust where it matters most!
Join us in creating a future legacy in medical dermatology. At LEO Pharma, we are global leaders in medical dermatology, bringing more than 115 years of innovation to healthcare and helping millions of people have a better day through our medicines.
You will play a pivotal role in shaping our corporate reputation, strengthening employee engagement and building trusted relationships with stakeholders across healthcare, media, patient communities and the wider industry.
Your Role
As our new Senior Communications and Corporate Affairs Lead, you will develop and deliver clear, consistent and compliant communications that support LEO Pharma’s strategic goals in the UK affiliate.
You will lead external and internal communications, shape our corporate narrative, and ensure our messages resonate across audiences - from employees and healthcare professionals to patients, media, regulators and industry partners.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Developing and implementing internal and external communications strategies aligned with business priorities.
- Leading corporate messaging, media relations, press releases, announcements and stakeholder updates.
- Driving compliant digital, social media and website communications across UK/IE channels.
- Partnering across Medical, Regulatory, Legal, HR, Commercial, Market Access and leadership teams.
- Monitoring stakeholder sentiment, industry trends and media coverage to identify risks and opportunities.
- Support executive communications, managing agency partnerships
- Defining success metrics for campaigns and contributing to issues and crisis management.
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A key part of the role will be maintaining LEOs’ patient focus through co-creation of patient case studies and close collaboration with marketing and medical colleagues.
Your Qualifications
- Degree-level education, preferably in science, communications, marketing or equivalent by experience.
- Experience in corporate and internal communications within the pharmaceutical industry.
- The ability to translate complex scientific and business information into compelling, compliant communications.
- Proven project management experience across digital and non-digital communications.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and/or agencies to deliver successful campaigns.
- Deep understanding of ABPI requirements, social media compliance and content management systems.
- Experience using AI as an enabler, working with web metrics and digital analytics, and planning programmes across owned, earned and paid channels will be highly valuable.
You will thrive at LEO if you are strategic, proactive and calm under pressure, with excellent influencing skills and the ability to deliver with precision in a fast-moving environment.
Your New Team
You will join a collaborative and high-impact organisation with deep connections across Market Access and Communications, Brand Teams, Omnichannel Capabilities, Commercial Excellence, the UK Leadership Team and Global Communications colleagues.
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Externally, you will work closely with agencies, media, patients, patient groups and key opinion leaders. Together, you will help protect and strengthen LEO Pharma’s reputation while keeping patients at the heart of everything we do.
Your Application
You do not need to upload a cover letter, but feel free to add a few sentences in your CV on why this position has your interest. Please refrain from including a photograph.
Beyond the skin
Join LEO Pharma, a global leader in medical dermatology, as we go beyond the skin to make a lasting impact. Our innovative approach sets us apart. We are dedicated to leaving a legacy that positively impacts patients, colleagues, and our planet.
At LEO Pharma, we believe in the power of individuals to drive change. Our flat organizational structure empowers you to make a visible impact and offers versatile roles for professional growth. We value diversity and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, recognizing that our different perspectives, backgrounds, and attitudes enable us to make the best decisions. Join our passionate team at LEO Pharma and be yourself as we work together to make a difference.
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Join us on our journey Beyond the Skin. Apply today!
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