Overview
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Kenvue is a house of iconic brands—including NEUTROGENA, AVEENO, TYLENOL, LISTERINE, JOHNSON’S and BAND-AID—built on a century of heritage and rooted in science. Science is our passion; care is our talent.
Role and Location
Head of Corporate Affairs – Italy is based at Pomezia – Santa Palomba (Rome) with a hybrid work approach. Location: Europe/Middle East/Africa, Italy, Lazio, Rome.
Reporting to the Communications & Public Affairs Director for Southern Europe with a dotted line to the Government Affairs Director for Southern Europe.
What You Will Do
* Develop and manage corporate affairs plans across Italy in collaboration with the Communications & Public Affairs Director and Government Affairs Director to accelerate business growth and ensure access to health products and solutions.
* Manage external communications and engagement strategy to support key brands and raise Kenvue’s profile with stakeholders in priority markets.
* Provide strategic counsel to marketing teams on communications opportunities and issues that could affect brand reputation.
* Develop and implement internal communications plans for Italy in partnership with the Italy General Manager and Head of HR to keep employees informed and engaged.
* Represent Kenvue in relevant Trade Associations, collaborating with the Government Affairs Brussels team, Regulatory Affairs, and internal stakeholders.
* Identify priority public policy, government affairs, and public health/consumer access opportunities with business leaders in key markets to maximize business value; shape corporate affairs initiatives to align with strategy.
* Cultivate and maintain a strong network of external stakeholders to support strategic policy objectives.
* Identify, manage, and support issues; manage relationships with key local media.
* Ensure 100% compliance with internal and external policies, laws, and requirements.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
* At least 10 years of experience in Communications and Government Affairs in Italy.
* Political, legislative, and/or public sector experience, with meaningful tenure in a large multinational corporation.
* Solid understanding of the external environment and political decision-making; ability to judge positioning and tone of sensitive issues.
* Proven track record of earning trust with corporate or governmental leaders and serving as a trusted advisor.
* Strong communication and collaboration skills to influence stakeholders in a matrix environment.
* Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic, rapidly growing environment.
* Collaborative leadership style with courage to challenge and defend ideas; ability to propose creative solutions.
* Ability to work under pressure, independently and in teams, with all levels of the organization and with government officials.
* Ability to analyze policy issues and communicate findings to non-expert audiences, both in writing and orally.
* Experience creating and managing complex projects and agency management.
* Superior written and spoken communications in English and Italian; additional languages (Spanish or French) are an advantage.
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience navigating high-impact, high-risk, and complex situations.
* Continual improvement mindset and openness to innovation.
* Strong organizational awareness and ability to connect interdependencies and the big picture.
* Excellent analytical and organizational skills; knowledge of the consumer health care industry is desirable.
* Proven ability to achieve goals in a matrix environment and translate business needs into strategic public affairs plans.
* Crisis and reputation management experience.
* Broad experience translating business needs into public affairs strategies that advance company goals.
* Digital mindset and ability to leverage technology; agile and innovative thinking.
* Strong writing skills.
What’s In It For You
* Competitive benefits package
* Learning and development opportunities
* Employee Resource Groups
Kenvue is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. If you are an individual with a disability, please request accommodation.
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