Director, Head of International Communications

CSL is looking for a Head of International Communications to lead strategic communications for its Commercial & Medical International business — a $13 billion operation spanning 39 countries and five regions, treating roughly 19 million patients with therapies for haemophilia, hereditary angioedema, and other rare and complex conditions. This is a senior communications leadership role, reporting to the Head of Global Communications, CSL Behring, Vifor and Plasma and serving as the direct communications partner to the SVP of International, with oversight of a team of five.Hybrid based (3 days a week) from our UK office in Maidenhead, with Switzerland and Germany other potential locationsWhy It MattersCSL holds the leading global position, and much of that position depends on trust — from regulators, from healthcare systems, from the employees and affiliate markets who carry the strategy into 39 different countries. This role sits at the point where business strategy becomes communication: shaping how leadership is understood internally, how the company responds when issues get complicated, and how a genuinely global organisation holds a coherent identity across very different markets. It's a role for someone who sees communications as a strategic function, not a support one.What You'll Be Responsible ForThe role covers the full range of strategic communications for the International Region — from executive counsel to crisis response to the internal narrative that keeps a dispersed organisation aligned. Specifically, you'll:Lead development and execution of the International communications strategy, aligned with CSL's global prioritiesAdvise the International Leadership Team and senior executives, including messaging, speeches, and leadership positioningLead communications planning and response for significant business, regulatory, and reputational issuesOwn the International internal communications strategy, including employee engagement platforms and leadership forumsProvide communications leadership for key brands and therapeutic areas across international marketsBuild and lead a communications team, and establish standards and governance across international marketsExperience Required15+ years of communications experience, including corporate, executive, and issues managementExperience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or a similarly regulated industryDemonstrated experience advising senior executives and leadership teamsExperience leading communications programs in a global or multinational environmentTrack record managing complex, sensitive, or high-profile communications issuesStrong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with fluency in English requiredNote on TravelApproximately 15% travel, predominantly pan-European.About CSL SeqirusCSL Seqirus is part of CSL. As one of the largest influenza vaccine providers in the world, CSL Seqirus is a major contributor to the prevention of influenza globally and a transcontinental partner in pandemic preparedness. With state-of-the-art production facilities in the U.S., the U.K. and Australia, CSL Seqirus utilizes egg, cell and adjuvant technologies to offer a broad portfolio of differentiated influenza vaccines in more than 20 countries around the world.To learn more about CSL, CSL Behring, CSL Seqirus and CSL Vifor visit and CSL Plasma at .Our BenefitsFor more information on CSL benefits visit How CSL Supports Your Well-being | CSL.You Belong at CSLAt CSL, Inclusion and Belonging is at the core of our mission and who we are. It fuels our innovation day in and day out. By celebrating our differences and creating a culture of curiosity and empathy, we are able to better understand and connect with our patients and donors, foster strong relationships with our stakeholders, and sustain a diverse workforce that will move our company and industry into the future. To learn more about inclusion and belonging visit https://www.csl.com/careers/inclusion-and-belongingEqual Opportunity EmployerCSL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit .Watch our ‘On the Front Line’ video to learn more about CSL SeqirusSummaryLocation: EMEA, GB, Berkshire, Maidenhead, CSL Behring; EMEA, CH, Glattbrugg, CSL BehringType: Full time