Job Description
About your role
We are looking for a Vice President, Corporate Communications, Brand and Public Affairs to lead a significant transformation of how Orion Pharma communicates, builds its reputation, and engages with its stakeholders globally.
Orion Pharma is entering an exciting phase of growth and international development. As we strengthen our position as a global, innovation-driven pharmaceutical company, the way we communicate and engage with our stakeholders, internally and externally, becomes increasingly critical. This newly established role is central to that journey and directly supports our strategic ambition for further global growth.
As Vice President, you will set the direction for a unified, world-class Communications, Brand, and Public Affairs function. You will work closely with the Executive Team and senior leaders across the company to shape Orion’s narrative, ensure alignment between strategy and communication, and build trust with our key stakeholders. This is a highly influential leadership role with the opportunity to leave a lasting mark on how Orion presents itself to the world.
Your key responsibilities
- Lead and further develop Orion Pharma’s global Corporate Communications, Brand, and Public Affairs strategy in line with the company’s long-term business and growth ambitions
- Build and lead a high-performing, integrated function that brings together communications, brand, and public affairs into a coherent, collaborative and impactful multicultural unit
- Act as a trusted strategic advisor to executive and senior leadership on reputation, stakeholder engagement, policy, and communications matters
- Drive the development of a strong, consistent company voice across public, policy, and internal communications
- Strategic Communications: Strengthen strategic, science and innovation communication, oversee issues management, crisis communications, and media relations at a corporate level
- Brand Stewardship: Lead the development of a compelling brand identity and vision ensuring consistent messaging across all digital, traditional and social platforms
- Public/Governmental Affairs: Lead the development and execution of strategies to influence public policy and legislation to protect organizational interests
- Internal capability building: •Establish modern ways of working, platforms, and tools that enable efficiency, quality, and impact across the communications function. Build internal capabilities and reduce reliance on external agencies through long-term competence development
- Advocacy & relationship management: Champion Orion Pharma’s stance on key issues in legislative and public forums and networks, when appropriate.
What we offer
- A rare opportunity to shape and lead a strategically critical, global function during a significant phase of growth
- The mandate and support to build a world-class Communications, Brand, and Public Affairs capability
- A values-driven, Nordic company culture built on trust, collaboration, and long-term thinking
- Competitive compensation and benefits, in line with the role’s responsibility and impact
Our expectations
We are looking for a seasoned leader with a strong strategic mindset, sound judgment, and the ability to inspire others.
You bring:
- Extensive senior-level experience in corporate communications, public affairs, corporate affairs, or related leadership roles, ideally within pharmaceuticals, life sciences or healthcare
- A proven track record of leading complex, international communications, advocacy and reputation agendas
- Strong understanding of brand, governmental processes, legislative frameworks and public policy, as well as stakeholder engagement in a global context
- Experience advising executive leadership including governance and disclosure responsibilities in a Finnish publicly listed company environment
- The ability to translate business and scientific strategy into clear, compelling, and credible communication and advocacy actions
- Strong people leadership skills, with experience building and developing high-performing teams
- Excellent communication skills in English and Finnish; additional languages are an advantage
How to apply and additional information
Please submit your application with your CV and a motivation letter through our recruitment system by January 25, 2026.
For more information about the role, please contact Julia Macharey, EVP People, Culture & Communications at +358 50 486 8056 on Friday, January 16, 2026 15-16 EET and Wednesday, January 21, 2026 16-17 EET.
About Us
Orion Pharma is a globally operating Nordic pharmaceutical company – a builder of well-being for over a hundred years.
We’re home to more than 4,000 Orionees around the world, and we’re proud to be known as a responsible employer and a great place to work. At Orion Pharma, people are truly valued and trusted, encouraged to grow, and supported by a culture where every voice is heard. We appreciate each other, strive for excellence, and build the future.
Together we develop, manufacture, and market human and veterinary pharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients. Our extensive portfolio includes proprietary and generic medicines as well as consumer health products. The core therapy areas of our pharmaceutical R&D are oncology and pain. Proprietary products developed by Orion Pharma are used to treat cancer, neurological diseases, respiratory diseases, and more.
We offer careers with a clear purpose: empowering people to live their lives to the fullest.