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Senior Strategic Communications Director
London, London
Celonis
Posted 24 days ago
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We're Celonis, the global leader in Process Mining technology and one of the world's fastest-growing SaaS firms. We believe there is a massive opportunity to unlock productivity by placing data and intelligence at the core of business processes - and for that, we need you to join us.
**The Team:**
We're a high-performing global communications team that thrives on independence, bold ideas, and challenging the status quo. We believe communications should drive business outcomes - not just headlines - and we work as one unified team to make that happen. We're one of only 29 decacorns in the world right now, growing fast, and doing historic things. Sounds interesting? Read on.
**The Role:**
We're looking for a sharp, trusted, and highly responsive Strategic Communications Director to help safeguard Celonis' global brand reputation, support our public affairs efforts, and proactively pursue our positioning for key topics with the relevant top level media.
In this role, you'll partner closely with our VP of Communications to shape narratives, navigate sensitive issues, and ensure timely, accurate, and aligned external messaging. You will bring strong media instincts, excellent judgment, and established relationships with Tier 1 global outlets such as the _Financial Times, The Economist, Reuters, Bloomberg, CNBC, WSJ, NYT_ and many others.
This role will also have a strong focus on public affairs and external stakeholder engagement, including building relationships with policy influencers, trade associations, and government stakeholders in priority regions like the US, UK and DACH. You'll help position Celonis as a strategic voice in the AI and enterprise tech conversation.
**What You'll Do:**
This is a high-impact opportunity to help shape how the company shows up in moments that matter most. You'll work closely with senior leaders and play a key role in fostering the company's reputation on a global stage - all within a supportive, collaborative communications team.
**Strategic Issues & Reputation Management:**
+ Proactively pursue our positioning for key topics with the relevant top level media
+ Partner with the VP of Communications to support global issues and crisis response, including drafting reactive statements, media responses, and internal updates
+ Lead media engagement during high-stakes or sensitive events, ensuring positive coverage
+ Monitor media and reputational risk indicators, flag emerging issues, and help develop response strategies
+ Strengthen relationships with global business and financial journalists in tier 1 media outlets like the FT, WSJ etc
+ Prepare executive briefing documents, Q&As, and talking points for media engagements on high-profile topics
+ Contribute to crisis communications playbooks and escalation protocols in collaboration with Legal and other teams as needed
**Public Affairs & Policy Communications:**
+ Support the company's public affairs strategy across key markets (US, UK, DACH) in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external advisors
+ Create relevant messaging around evolving tech regulations, AI governance, sustainability disclosures, and other policy matters impacting Celonis and its customers
+ Track relevant legislation, policy shifts, and regulatory developments; translate implications into comms strategies
+ Build and nurture relationships with policymakers, trade organizations, and think tanks to support Celonis' leadership voice in public dialogue
+ Develop materials such as policy briefs, position statements, and talking points for executives engaging in public forums
**What You Bring:**
You must be a self-motivated, passionate, resourceful, responsible communications professional with the confidence and experience to lead complex, strategic programs
+ 8+ years of experience in corporate communications, with a focus on issues management, crisis communications, or public affairs
+ Strong global media relationships and fluency with the international news landscape
+ Excellent writing, editing, and strategic messaging skills ( **native English speaker required** , other languages a bonus)
+ Proven experience handling high-pressure, confidential, and complex communications challenges
+ Familiarity with public policy, lobbying, or regulatory affairs in a tech-forward or regulated industry
+ A collaborative mindset and the ability to build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders
+ Experience in fast-paced, regulated, or high-stakes industries (tech, financial services, healthcare, etc.)
+ Based in Europe, with the ability to travel for events or meetings as needed.
+ Familiarity with Process Mining, AI, or enterprise technology is a plus
**What Celonis Can Offer You:**
+ **Pioneer Innovation:** Work with the leading, award-winning process mining technology, shaping the future of business.
+ **Accelerate Your Growth:** Benefit from clear career paths, internal mobility, a dedicated learning program, and mentorship opportunities.
+ **Receive Exceptional Benefits:** Including generous PTO, hybrid working options, company equity (RSUs), comprehensive benefits, extensive parental leave, dedicated volunteer days, and much more ( . Interns and working students explore your benefits here ( .
+ **Prioritize Your Well-being:** Access to resources such as gym subsidies, counseling, and well-being programs.
+ **Connect and Belong:** Find community and support through dedicated inclusion and belonging programs.
+ **Make Meaningful Impact:** Be part of a company driven by strong values ( that guide everything we do: Live for Customer Value, The Best Team Wins, We Own It, and Earth Is Our Future.
+ **Collaborate Globally:** Join a dynamic, international team of talented individuals.
+ **Empowered Environment:** Contribute your ideas in an open culture with autonomous teams.
**About Us:**
Celonis makes processes work for people, companies and the planet. The Celonis Process Intelligence Platform uses industry-leading process mining and AI technology and augments it with business context to give customers a living digital twin of their business operation. It's system-agnostic and without bias, and provides everyone with a common language for understanding and improving businesses. Celonis enables its customers to continuously realize significant value across the top, bottom, and green line. Celonis is headquartered in Munich, Germany, and New York City, USA, with more than 20 offices worldwide.
Get familiar with the Celonis Process Intelligence Platform by watching this video ( .
**Celonis Inclusion Statement:**
At Celonis, we believe our people make us who we are and that "The Best Team Wins". We know that the best teams are made up of people who bring different perspectives to the table. And when everyone feels included, able to speak up and knows their voice is heard - that's when creativity and innovation happen.
**Your Privacy:**
Any information you submit to Celonis as part of your application will be processed in accordance with Celonis' Accessibility and Candidate Notices ( submitting this application, you confirm that you agree to the storing and processing of your personal data by Celonis as described in our Privacy Notice for the Application and Hiring Process ( .
Please be aware of common job offer scams, impersonators and frauds. Learn more here ( .
**The Team:**
We're a high-performing global communications team that thrives on independence, bold ideas, and challenging the status quo. We believe communications should drive business outcomes - not just headlines - and we work as one unified team to make that happen. We're one of only 29 decacorns in the world right now, growing fast, and doing historic things. Sounds interesting? Read on.
**The Role:**
We're looking for a sharp, trusted, and highly responsive Strategic Communications Director to help safeguard Celonis' global brand reputation, support our public affairs efforts, and proactively pursue our positioning for key topics with the relevant top level media.
In this role, you'll partner closely with our VP of Communications to shape narratives, navigate sensitive issues, and ensure timely, accurate, and aligned external messaging. You will bring strong media instincts, excellent judgment, and established relationships with Tier 1 global outlets such as the _Financial Times, The Economist, Reuters, Bloomberg, CNBC, WSJ, NYT_ and many others.
This role will also have a strong focus on public affairs and external stakeholder engagement, including building relationships with policy influencers, trade associations, and government stakeholders in priority regions like the US, UK and DACH. You'll help position Celonis as a strategic voice in the AI and enterprise tech conversation.
**What You'll Do:**
This is a high-impact opportunity to help shape how the company shows up in moments that matter most. You'll work closely with senior leaders and play a key role in fostering the company's reputation on a global stage - all within a supportive, collaborative communications team.
**Strategic Issues & Reputation Management:**
+ Proactively pursue our positioning for key topics with the relevant top level media
+ Partner with the VP of Communications to support global issues and crisis response, including drafting reactive statements, media responses, and internal updates
+ Lead media engagement during high-stakes or sensitive events, ensuring positive coverage
+ Monitor media and reputational risk indicators, flag emerging issues, and help develop response strategies
+ Strengthen relationships with global business and financial journalists in tier 1 media outlets like the FT, WSJ etc
+ Prepare executive briefing documents, Q&As, and talking points for media engagements on high-profile topics
+ Contribute to crisis communications playbooks and escalation protocols in collaboration with Legal and other teams as needed
**Public Affairs & Policy Communications:**
+ Support the company's public affairs strategy across key markets (US, UK, DACH) in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external advisors
+ Create relevant messaging around evolving tech regulations, AI governance, sustainability disclosures, and other policy matters impacting Celonis and its customers
+ Track relevant legislation, policy shifts, and regulatory developments; translate implications into comms strategies
+ Build and nurture relationships with policymakers, trade organizations, and think tanks to support Celonis' leadership voice in public dialogue
+ Develop materials such as policy briefs, position statements, and talking points for executives engaging in public forums
**What You Bring:**
You must be a self-motivated, passionate, resourceful, responsible communications professional with the confidence and experience to lead complex, strategic programs
+ 8+ years of experience in corporate communications, with a focus on issues management, crisis communications, or public affairs
+ Strong global media relationships and fluency with the international news landscape
+ Excellent writing, editing, and strategic messaging skills ( **native English speaker required** , other languages a bonus)
+ Proven experience handling high-pressure, confidential, and complex communications challenges
+ Familiarity with public policy, lobbying, or regulatory affairs in a tech-forward or regulated industry
+ A collaborative mindset and the ability to build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders
+ Experience in fast-paced, regulated, or high-stakes industries (tech, financial services, healthcare, etc.)
+ Based in Europe, with the ability to travel for events or meetings as needed.
+ Familiarity with Process Mining, AI, or enterprise technology is a plus
**What Celonis Can Offer You:**
+ **Pioneer Innovation:** Work with the leading, award-winning process mining technology, shaping the future of business.
+ **Accelerate Your Growth:** Benefit from clear career paths, internal mobility, a dedicated learning program, and mentorship opportunities.
+ **Receive Exceptional Benefits:** Including generous PTO, hybrid working options, company equity (RSUs), comprehensive benefits, extensive parental leave, dedicated volunteer days, and much more ( . Interns and working students explore your benefits here ( .
+ **Prioritize Your Well-being:** Access to resources such as gym subsidies, counseling, and well-being programs.
+ **Connect and Belong:** Find community and support through dedicated inclusion and belonging programs.
+ **Make Meaningful Impact:** Be part of a company driven by strong values ( that guide everything we do: Live for Customer Value, The Best Team Wins, We Own It, and Earth Is Our Future.
+ **Collaborate Globally:** Join a dynamic, international team of talented individuals.
+ **Empowered Environment:** Contribute your ideas in an open culture with autonomous teams.
**About Us:**
Celonis makes processes work for people, companies and the planet. The Celonis Process Intelligence Platform uses industry-leading process mining and AI technology and augments it with business context to give customers a living digital twin of their business operation. It's system-agnostic and without bias, and provides everyone with a common language for understanding and improving businesses. Celonis enables its customers to continuously realize significant value across the top, bottom, and green line. Celonis is headquartered in Munich, Germany, and New York City, USA, with more than 20 offices worldwide.
Get familiar with the Celonis Process Intelligence Platform by watching this video ( .
**Celonis Inclusion Statement:**
At Celonis, we believe our people make us who we are and that "The Best Team Wins". We know that the best teams are made up of people who bring different perspectives to the table. And when everyone feels included, able to speak up and knows their voice is heard - that's when creativity and innovation happen.
**Your Privacy:**
Any information you submit to Celonis as part of your application will be processed in accordance with Celonis' Accessibility and Candidate Notices ( submitting this application, you confirm that you agree to the storing and processing of your personal data by Celonis as described in our Privacy Notice for the Application and Hiring Process ( .
Please be aware of common job offer scams, impersonators and frauds. Learn more here ( .
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Remote Communications Director
LE1 5EW Leicester, East Midlands
£75000 Annually
WhatJobs
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Our client is seeking a highly strategic and experienced Communications Director to lead all aspects of their public relations and media outreach efforts. This is a permanent, fully remote position, enabling you to work from any location in the UK. You will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive communication strategies that enhance the company's reputation, manage its brand narrative, and engage key stakeholders. This senior role requires exceptional leadership skills and a deep understanding of the media landscape.
Key responsibilities will include:
The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field, with a minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in corporate communications or public relations. A proven track record of successful media relations, crisis management, and strategic communication planning is essential. Experience in developing and executing integrated campaigns across diverse media is required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal abilities, and a keen understanding of current events and media trends are paramount. This is a remote-first role, offering excellent flexibility and the opportunity to lead impactful communication initiatives from anywhere.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Developing and implementing integrated communication and public relations strategies across traditional and digital media channels.
- Crafting compelling press releases, speeches, talking points, and other communication materials.
- Managing media relations, building and maintaining strong relationships with journalists, influencers, and key media outlets.
- Overseeing crisis communication planning and execution, ensuring swift and effective response to sensitive issues.
- Developing and managing the company's social media presence and online reputation.
- Creating and managing content for the company website, blog, and other communication platforms.
- Advising senior leadership on communication strategies and messaging.
- Monitoring media coverage and analyzing communication effectiveness, providing regular reports and recommendations.
- Managing the communications budget and external PR agencies or consultants.
- Ensuring consistent brand messaging and tone of voice across all communications.
- Developing internal communication strategies to foster employee engagement and alignment.
The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field, with a minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in corporate communications or public relations. A proven track record of successful media relations, crisis management, and strategic communication planning is essential. Experience in developing and executing integrated campaigns across diverse media is required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal abilities, and a keen understanding of current events and media trends are paramount. This is a remote-first role, offering excellent flexibility and the opportunity to lead impactful communication initiatives from anywhere.
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Strategic Communications Writer - Pharma Review
London, London
IQVIA
Posted 24 days ago
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IQVIA Pharma Review, is seeking a Strategic Communications Writer with a background in Medical: Communication / Marketing / PR, to join our team. The ideal candidate is a proactive writing professional with creative flair, who is looking to build on their 3+ years of relevant writing experience, and who has knowledge of Life Sciences and great communication skills.
If you're ambitious, hardworking, organized and enjoy working with customers and internal stakeholders alike - then we would love to hear from you.
**Who We Are**
IQVIA is a global leader in bringing together data, technology, advanced analytics, and human science expertise to help the healthcare industry make better decisions and ultimately improve patient outcomes.
Our dedicated Pharma Review team comprises commercial and medical strategists, content creators, account leaders, managers, final signatories, as well as specialists in technical review and quality control. Together we create fit-for purpose MLR life cycle improvement consulting strategies as well as provide global, regional, and local medical review and certification services.
We are a highly collaborative and intellectually curious group of people, located in 7 countries across 3 continents. We are continually pushing each other to improve our customer solutions, drawing on our unique blend of backgrounds and experience.
**The Strategic Communications Manager Position**
This position is hybrid-based: our employees can work from home up to 4 days per week with 1 day in the IQVIA office. IQVIA offers a competitive salary and great benefits, including pension, healthcare, and a profit-related annual bonus.
Key Responsibilities
+ As a key member of our strategy team, you will be responsible for producing a variety of communications deliverables to a high standard, by carrying out the following activities:Provide consistent, high-quality writing for assigned projects in accordance with the needs and objectives of the client, business, compliance requirements, intended audience, and modality, independently or with minimal oversight.
+ Writing should be grammatically correct, consistent, accurate, compliant, substantiated where required and appropriately adapted to audience.
+ Methodically incorporates internal/client/author comments using a scientifically accurate and balanced approach and, with minimal senior support, able to resolve any conflicts in a professional and compliant manner.
+ Monitor and take responsibility for scheduled tasks, communicating with team members to deliver on time and within budgeted scope.
+ Exercise excellent interpersonal/communication skills for effective and professional liaison with internal teams, clients, healthcare professionals, and other key stakeholders.
+ Respond effectively to questions related to allocated areas of responsibility.
+ Work closely with the business leads to identify innovative ideas for Pharma Review marketing communication projects and participate in the creation of new business proposals/pitches as needed.
+ Help to develop project specifications and cost estimates with oversight.
+ Welcome feedback and look to continually improve deliverables for deeper efficacy and engagement within scope, with support.
+ Follow applicable IQVIA company standard operating procedures (SOPs) and compliance requirements.
+ Mentor more junior writers and/or less experienced colleagues as and when appropriate.
+ Actively participate in an environment of continuous improvement.Qualifications
+ Bachelor's degree in life sciences; advanced degree in scientific or medical discipline (MS, MD, PharmD, PhD) preferred.
+ 3+ years of prior writing experience, preferably in a medical communications, advertising, or PR agency or within Life Sciences company.
+ Native English speaker or bilingual/professionally proficient level of academic English.
+ A passion for writing and pride in your work with excellent attention to detail.
+ Self-directed. Prioritizes tasks and manages time efficiently to meet deadlines within budgeted scope.
+ Strong work ethic and ability to work respectfully and harmoniously as part of a cross-functional team.
+ Proficiency producing and formatting content in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
+ Experience performing independent literature research using web-based research tools and approaches.
+ Proven ability to accurately interpret and communicate scientific and clinical information.
+ A basic understanding of the drug development process, congress activities, and MLR processes including ABPI and UK advertising standards code.
**Who You Are**
Agile:
You adapt to change with purpose. You enjoy working across a variety of strategic and marketing communication projects and enjoy the opportunity to write technically, strategically as well as use your creative flair for marketing initiatives. You can stay organized while working on multiple projects simultaneously with changing timelines and priorities within a growing team. In addition to being highly collaborative, you also welcome the feedback of others for continual improvement.
Empathetic:
You can empathize with individuals including our clients - a diverse global audience of medical affairs and commercial customers who are passionate about exploring new solutions to deliver compliant promotional and medical content to HCPS or patients.
Energetic:
You bring enthusiasm and positivity to the workplace, uplifting colleagues and actively fostering a supportive, open and collaborative community.
Resourceful:
You show resourcefulness; solution-focused you proactively solve problems by independently researching and proposing potential solutions. Being open to trying new things, you approach problem-solving with creativity.
**Join us at IQVIA Pharma Review to forge a career with greater purpose, make an impact, and never stop learning.**
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.
To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.
EEO Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled
If you're ambitious, hardworking, organized and enjoy working with customers and internal stakeholders alike - then we would love to hear from you.
**Who We Are**
IQVIA is a global leader in bringing together data, technology, advanced analytics, and human science expertise to help the healthcare industry make better decisions and ultimately improve patient outcomes.
Our dedicated Pharma Review team comprises commercial and medical strategists, content creators, account leaders, managers, final signatories, as well as specialists in technical review and quality control. Together we create fit-for purpose MLR life cycle improvement consulting strategies as well as provide global, regional, and local medical review and certification services.
We are a highly collaborative and intellectually curious group of people, located in 7 countries across 3 continents. We are continually pushing each other to improve our customer solutions, drawing on our unique blend of backgrounds and experience.
**The Strategic Communications Manager Position**
This position is hybrid-based: our employees can work from home up to 4 days per week with 1 day in the IQVIA office. IQVIA offers a competitive salary and great benefits, including pension, healthcare, and a profit-related annual bonus.
Key Responsibilities
+ As a key member of our strategy team, you will be responsible for producing a variety of communications deliverables to a high standard, by carrying out the following activities:Provide consistent, high-quality writing for assigned projects in accordance with the needs and objectives of the client, business, compliance requirements, intended audience, and modality, independently or with minimal oversight.
+ Writing should be grammatically correct, consistent, accurate, compliant, substantiated where required and appropriately adapted to audience.
+ Methodically incorporates internal/client/author comments using a scientifically accurate and balanced approach and, with minimal senior support, able to resolve any conflicts in a professional and compliant manner.
+ Monitor and take responsibility for scheduled tasks, communicating with team members to deliver on time and within budgeted scope.
+ Exercise excellent interpersonal/communication skills for effective and professional liaison with internal teams, clients, healthcare professionals, and other key stakeholders.
+ Respond effectively to questions related to allocated areas of responsibility.
+ Work closely with the business leads to identify innovative ideas for Pharma Review marketing communication projects and participate in the creation of new business proposals/pitches as needed.
+ Help to develop project specifications and cost estimates with oversight.
+ Welcome feedback and look to continually improve deliverables for deeper efficacy and engagement within scope, with support.
+ Follow applicable IQVIA company standard operating procedures (SOPs) and compliance requirements.
+ Mentor more junior writers and/or less experienced colleagues as and when appropriate.
+ Actively participate in an environment of continuous improvement.Qualifications
+ Bachelor's degree in life sciences; advanced degree in scientific or medical discipline (MS, MD, PharmD, PhD) preferred.
+ 3+ years of prior writing experience, preferably in a medical communications, advertising, or PR agency or within Life Sciences company.
+ Native English speaker or bilingual/professionally proficient level of academic English.
+ A passion for writing and pride in your work with excellent attention to detail.
+ Self-directed. Prioritizes tasks and manages time efficiently to meet deadlines within budgeted scope.
+ Strong work ethic and ability to work respectfully and harmoniously as part of a cross-functional team.
+ Proficiency producing and formatting content in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
+ Experience performing independent literature research using web-based research tools and approaches.
+ Proven ability to accurately interpret and communicate scientific and clinical information.
+ A basic understanding of the drug development process, congress activities, and MLR processes including ABPI and UK advertising standards code.
**Who You Are**
Agile:
You adapt to change with purpose. You enjoy working across a variety of strategic and marketing communication projects and enjoy the opportunity to write technically, strategically as well as use your creative flair for marketing initiatives. You can stay organized while working on multiple projects simultaneously with changing timelines and priorities within a growing team. In addition to being highly collaborative, you also welcome the feedback of others for continual improvement.
Empathetic:
You can empathize with individuals including our clients - a diverse global audience of medical affairs and commercial customers who are passionate about exploring new solutions to deliver compliant promotional and medical content to HCPS or patients.
Energetic:
You bring enthusiasm and positivity to the workplace, uplifting colleagues and actively fostering a supportive, open and collaborative community.
Resourceful:
You show resourcefulness; solution-focused you proactively solve problems by independently researching and proposing potential solutions. Being open to trying new things, you approach problem-solving with creativity.
**Join us at IQVIA Pharma Review to forge a career with greater purpose, make an impact, and never stop learning.**
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.
To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.
EEO Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled
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Strategic Communications Consultant (Sr Account Manager) - Arc Bio Communications (IQVIA) - UK
London, London
IQVIA
Posted 2 days ago
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Job Description
_The role can be hybrid or remote._
_P_ _lease note that we're not sponsoring visas for this position._
**About us**
Arc Bio Communications is passionate about delivering global communications strategies for biopharmaceutical and biotechnology companies that add value and bring innovations to life. Our unique approach blends the strategic rigour of management consultancy, the scientific expertise of medical education, and the creativity and reach of communications.
In 2024, we joined forces with IQVIA, to expand our global capabilities and influence even further.
Are you passionate about bringing game-changing healthcare innovation to life through strategic thinking?
Find out more about us here: you**
A highly experienced healthcare communications consultant with a minimum of 8 years' experience in public relations, medical communications and/or scientific communications. You have relevant experience in:
+ Developing effective scientific or communications strategies and solutions aligned to the client's business objectives.
+ Challenging and interrogating client briefs through structured questioning and an understanding of the client and external landscape .
+ Producing strategically aligned high-quality communications / scientific content (e.g. narratives, scientific platforms, messaging, senior leader presentations, articles, social content).
+ Effectively leading, motivating and inspiring account teams to deliver communications programmes and projects of high strategic value.
+ Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
+ Effectively engaging with senior level pharmaceutical executives.
+ Growing business both organically through existing client relationships or supporting with new business opportunities and proposals.
+ Accurate financial planning, management, forecasting and team resourcing.
+ Permanent right to Work in the UK is required.
**About the role**
**Client service:**
+ Leads, builds and maintains excellent relationships with clients and provides them ongoing consultation and counsel on a peer-to-peer basis.
+ Develops strong and effective scientific and/ or corporate communications strategies and solutions in service of client objectives. Always regards the client's challenges as unique, never generic, and a shared journey between them and Arc Bio. Unafraid of ambiguity and able to ask probing questions to get to the heart of a client brief.
+ Produces client-ready work of the highest standard, always delivered with exceptional quality standards, in an efficient and timely manner.
+ Develops high quality business proposals for both new and existing clients.
+ Works consistently to grow existing accounts organically through high quality work and ongoing discussions with clients.
+ Networks outside of Arc Bio to support new business development identifying business leads and representing Arc Bio at industry events.
**Project Management:**
+ Sets up relevant systems and process to facilitate accurate programme/project planning and management. Able to effectively and quickly course correct if challenges arise.
+ Produces accurate cost estimates and controls budgets efficiently and carefully whilst keeping clients and team fully informed of eventual or possible overspend, providing relevant solutions where necessary.
**Leadership:**
+ Effectively leads client account teams setting the strategy (in partnership with Arc Bio Partners and clients), proactively reviews and evaluates progress, course correcting where necessary.
+ Effectively delegates and prioritises within client account teams, providing direction to ensure delivery whilst providing ownership.
+ Demonstrates ability to develop others and provide direction and feedback tailored to the skill level of team members.
+ Drives communication between teams and the client and takes ownership of strategic client discussions vs day-to-day delivery.
**Communication and impact:**
+ Always presents with confidence and conviction.
+ Demonstrates the ability to influence, negotiate and overcome objections from senior stakeholders.
+ Effectively adapts communication style to suit different audiences and to gain buy in.
+ Thinks clearly and quickly, always has a professional point of view and provides ad hoc client counsel.
+ Demonstrates ability to develop others and provide direction and feedback tailored to skill level of team members.
**About technical ability and skills**
**Industry:**
+ Keeps up to date with factors influencing the pharma and biotech sectors.
+ Understands the mechanics underpinning industry sector activities and has a competent knowledge of the basics of business e.g. factors influencing company valuations, fundamental financial definitions and mechanisms.
+ Engages in industry "scanning" and maintains a strong current knowledge of industry opportunities and developments and our clients' operating environment.
**Scientific:**
+ Has a strong working knowledge of the science covering our clients' areas of focus.
+ Has an ongoing commitment to deepening and expanding knowledge in modalities, modes of action, epidemiology, clinical trial design and anything else that may be relevant to strategic planning and advice, both from the point of view of the client and their competitor environment.
+ In chosen areas of specialism (scientific or strategic), is capable of constructively challenging client thinking on a peer-to-peer level, producing novel points of view to help clients view potential solutions from new angles where appropriate and useful.
**Strategy:**
+ Can confidently discuss strategy in reference to client goals and objectives.
+ Understands theoretical approaches and models used in strategy and communications consulting and applies these to client challenges.
+ Is a keen student of the evolving strategic communications environment (including new tools and models, and their strengths and limitations). Takes an active role in strategic development and strategic workshop facilitation.
**Marketing and communications:**
+ Understands the fundamental principles of healthcare marketing and communications, with a strong capabilities in public relations, medical education and/or scientific communications.
+ Understands means of evaluation and KPIs across communications channels.
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.
To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.
EEO Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled
_P_ _lease note that we're not sponsoring visas for this position._
**About us**
Arc Bio Communications is passionate about delivering global communications strategies for biopharmaceutical and biotechnology companies that add value and bring innovations to life. Our unique approach blends the strategic rigour of management consultancy, the scientific expertise of medical education, and the creativity and reach of communications.
In 2024, we joined forces with IQVIA, to expand our global capabilities and influence even further.
Are you passionate about bringing game-changing healthcare innovation to life through strategic thinking?
Find out more about us here: you**
A highly experienced healthcare communications consultant with a minimum of 8 years' experience in public relations, medical communications and/or scientific communications. You have relevant experience in:
+ Developing effective scientific or communications strategies and solutions aligned to the client's business objectives.
+ Challenging and interrogating client briefs through structured questioning and an understanding of the client and external landscape .
+ Producing strategically aligned high-quality communications / scientific content (e.g. narratives, scientific platforms, messaging, senior leader presentations, articles, social content).
+ Effectively leading, motivating and inspiring account teams to deliver communications programmes and projects of high strategic value.
+ Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
+ Effectively engaging with senior level pharmaceutical executives.
+ Growing business both organically through existing client relationships or supporting with new business opportunities and proposals.
+ Accurate financial planning, management, forecasting and team resourcing.
+ Permanent right to Work in the UK is required.
**About the role**
**Client service:**
+ Leads, builds and maintains excellent relationships with clients and provides them ongoing consultation and counsel on a peer-to-peer basis.
+ Develops strong and effective scientific and/ or corporate communications strategies and solutions in service of client objectives. Always regards the client's challenges as unique, never generic, and a shared journey between them and Arc Bio. Unafraid of ambiguity and able to ask probing questions to get to the heart of a client brief.
+ Produces client-ready work of the highest standard, always delivered with exceptional quality standards, in an efficient and timely manner.
+ Develops high quality business proposals for both new and existing clients.
+ Works consistently to grow existing accounts organically through high quality work and ongoing discussions with clients.
+ Networks outside of Arc Bio to support new business development identifying business leads and representing Arc Bio at industry events.
**Project Management:**
+ Sets up relevant systems and process to facilitate accurate programme/project planning and management. Able to effectively and quickly course correct if challenges arise.
+ Produces accurate cost estimates and controls budgets efficiently and carefully whilst keeping clients and team fully informed of eventual or possible overspend, providing relevant solutions where necessary.
**Leadership:**
+ Effectively leads client account teams setting the strategy (in partnership with Arc Bio Partners and clients), proactively reviews and evaluates progress, course correcting where necessary.
+ Effectively delegates and prioritises within client account teams, providing direction to ensure delivery whilst providing ownership.
+ Demonstrates ability to develop others and provide direction and feedback tailored to the skill level of team members.
+ Drives communication between teams and the client and takes ownership of strategic client discussions vs day-to-day delivery.
**Communication and impact:**
+ Always presents with confidence and conviction.
+ Demonstrates the ability to influence, negotiate and overcome objections from senior stakeholders.
+ Effectively adapts communication style to suit different audiences and to gain buy in.
+ Thinks clearly and quickly, always has a professional point of view and provides ad hoc client counsel.
+ Demonstrates ability to develop others and provide direction and feedback tailored to skill level of team members.
**About technical ability and skills**
**Industry:**
+ Keeps up to date with factors influencing the pharma and biotech sectors.
+ Understands the mechanics underpinning industry sector activities and has a competent knowledge of the basics of business e.g. factors influencing company valuations, fundamental financial definitions and mechanisms.
+ Engages in industry "scanning" and maintains a strong current knowledge of industry opportunities and developments and our clients' operating environment.
**Scientific:**
+ Has a strong working knowledge of the science covering our clients' areas of focus.
+ Has an ongoing commitment to deepening and expanding knowledge in modalities, modes of action, epidemiology, clinical trial design and anything else that may be relevant to strategic planning and advice, both from the point of view of the client and their competitor environment.
+ In chosen areas of specialism (scientific or strategic), is capable of constructively challenging client thinking on a peer-to-peer level, producing novel points of view to help clients view potential solutions from new angles where appropriate and useful.
**Strategy:**
+ Can confidently discuss strategy in reference to client goals and objectives.
+ Understands theoretical approaches and models used in strategy and communications consulting and applies these to client challenges.
+ Is a keen student of the evolving strategic communications environment (including new tools and models, and their strengths and limitations). Takes an active role in strategic development and strategic workshop facilitation.
**Marketing and communications:**
+ Understands the fundamental principles of healthcare marketing and communications, with a strong capabilities in public relations, medical education and/or scientific communications.
+ Understands means of evaluation and KPIs across communications channels.
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.
To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.
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Media Relations Executive
BD1 1AN Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber
£30000 Annually
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Our client is looking for a proactive and well-connected Media Relations Executive to enhance their public image and manage their media presence from their offices in **Bradford, West Yorkshire, UK**. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, combining office-based strategic planning with remote operational tasks. The Media Relations Executive will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with journalists, media outlets, and influencers to secure positive coverage and manage the company's reputation. Your duties will include developing and implementing media outreach strategies, drafting press releases and media kits, pitching stories to relevant publications, and responding to media inquiries. You will also monitor media coverage, analyze campaign effectiveness, and advise on media-related matters. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to craft compelling narratives and build lasting relationships within the media landscape. Experience in PR, journalism, or a communications role is essential, with a strong network of media contacts being a significant advantage. Knowledge of media monitoring tools and techniques is also desirable. If you are a strategic thinker, a persuasive communicator, and passionate about shaping public perception, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a leading organization's success.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute media relations strategies.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists and media outlets.
- Draft and distribute press releases, media advisories, and pitches.
- Secure positive media coverage across various platforms.
- Respond to media inquiries promptly and professionally.
- Monitor media coverage and track campaign results.
- Manage crisis communications as needed.
- Develop and update media contact lists and databases.
- Advise on media engagement and public perception.
- Collaborate with marketing and communications teams on integrated campaigns.
- Proven experience in media relations, public relations, or journalism.
- Strong network of media contacts.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in crafting press releases and media pitches.
- Ability to manage media inquiries and crisis communications.
- Strong understanding of media landscape and trends.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
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Media Relations Specialist
CF10 1AD Cardiff, Wales
£38000 Annually
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Are you a talented and creative Media Relations Specialist with a knack for crafting compelling narratives and building strong relationships with the press? Our client, a dynamic public relations agency, is seeking a dedicated professional to join their fully remote team. This role is perfect for someone who excels in communication, possesses a deep understanding of media landscapes, and is adept at managing public perception.
In this vital role, you will be responsible for developing and executing strategic media relations campaigns for a diverse range of clients. Your duties will include writing and distributing press releases, pitching stories to journalists and media outlets, managing media inquiries, and organizing press conferences or media events. You will monitor media coverage, analyze its impact, and provide comprehensive reports to clients. Building and maintaining strong relationships with journalists, bloggers, and influencers across various sectors will be a key aspect of your work. This position requires exceptional writing skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced, remote environment.
The ideal candidate will have a degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or a related field, along with a minimum of 4 years of experience in media relations, PR, or a similar communications role. Proven experience in developing successful media strategies and securing positive media coverage is essential. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong command of English grammar and style, are required. You must be proficient in using media databases, PR software, and social media platforms. Strong organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and a proactive approach to problem-solving are crucial. If you are a creative communicator with a passion for public relations and a desire for a rewarding remote career, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
This position is 100% remote, offering the ultimate flexibility in where you work. Join a collaborative and forward-thinking agency dedicated to achieving outstanding results for its clients. If you are a media relations expert ready to make a significant impact, apply today!
In this vital role, you will be responsible for developing and executing strategic media relations campaigns for a diverse range of clients. Your duties will include writing and distributing press releases, pitching stories to journalists and media outlets, managing media inquiries, and organizing press conferences or media events. You will monitor media coverage, analyze its impact, and provide comprehensive reports to clients. Building and maintaining strong relationships with journalists, bloggers, and influencers across various sectors will be a key aspect of your work. This position requires exceptional writing skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced, remote environment.
The ideal candidate will have a degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or a related field, along with a minimum of 4 years of experience in media relations, PR, or a similar communications role. Proven experience in developing successful media strategies and securing positive media coverage is essential. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong command of English grammar and style, are required. You must be proficient in using media databases, PR software, and social media platforms. Strong organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and a proactive approach to problem-solving are crucial. If you are a creative communicator with a passion for public relations and a desire for a rewarding remote career, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement comprehensive media relations strategies
- Write and edit press releases, media alerts, and other PR materials
- Pitch stories and build relationships with journalists and media contacts
- Manage media inquiries and respond promptly and professionally
- Monitor media coverage and analyze its effectiveness
- Organize press events, press conferences, and media interviews
- Provide media training and counsel to clients
- Stay up-to-date with media trends and industry best practices
This position is 100% remote, offering the ultimate flexibility in where you work. Join a collaborative and forward-thinking agency dedicated to achieving outstanding results for its clients. If you are a media relations expert ready to make a significant impact, apply today!
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Media Relations Specialist
ST4 7LY Staffordshire, West Midlands
£30000 Annually
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Our client is seeking a proactive and skilled Media Relations Specialist to manage and enhance their public image. This role is primarily office-based in Stoke-on-Trent, offering a fantastic opportunity to engage directly with media outlets and stakeholders. You will be responsible for developing and executing media outreach strategies, drafting press releases, and building strong relationships with journalists and influencers across various platforms. Your duties will include identifying media opportunities, coordinating interviews, monitoring media coverage, and managing crisis communications. The ideal candidate will have a keen understanding of the media landscape, excellent writing and communication skills, and a proven track record in public relations or media management. Experience in pitching stories, developing media kits, and reporting on campaign effectiveness is essential. You should be adept at crafting compelling narratives and communicating complex information clearly and concisely. This role requires a creative thinker with a proactive approach to identifying and leveraging media opportunities. Join a vibrant team and play a crucial part in shaping our client's public perception and brand messaging.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement media relations strategies.
- Write and distribute press releases, media advisories, and other PR materials.
- Build and maintain relationships with journalists, bloggers, and influencers.
- Secure media coverage for company announcements and events.
- Monitor media coverage and analyze its impact.
- Manage media inquiries and coordinate interviews.
- Assist in developing crisis communication plans and responses.
- Create compelling content for media outreach.
- Prepare reports on media relations activities and outcomes.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in Media Relations, Public Relations, or a related field.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong understanding of media outreach and public relations principles.
- Experience in writing press releases and pitching stories.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Strong networking and interpersonal skills.
- Familiarity with media monitoring tools.
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
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Media Relations Specialist
ST1 3AA Staffordshire, West Midlands
£30000 Annually
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Our client is seeking a creative and articulate Media Relations Specialist to join their growing communications team. This role will be based remotely, supporting their operations with a hub in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, UK . You will be instrumental in developing and implementing effective media relations strategies to enhance the company's public image and reputation. Responsibilities include crafting compelling press releases, pitching stories to journalists and media outlets, managing media inquiries, and monitoring media coverage. The ideal candidate will have a passion for storytelling and a deep understanding of the media landscape, with established relationships with journalists and influencers being a significant advantage. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, including marketing and leadership teams, to identify key messages and ensure consistent communication. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are paramount, along with the ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines effectively. This position requires a proactive approach to identifying media opportunities and a strategic mindset for managing potential crises. You will be responsible for maintaining media contact databases, organizing press events (virtual or in-person when applicable), and reporting on the effectiveness of media campaigns. The ability to analyze media coverage and provide insights for future strategies is crucial. This is an exciting opportunity for a communications professional to shape public perception and contribute to the success of a dynamic organization. The role requires a high degree of self-discipline and organization to thrive in a remote work environment. You will be expected to stay abreast of current affairs and industry trends to leverage relevant opportunities. The company values innovative communication approaches and encourages creative thinking.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute media relations strategies.
- Write and distribute press releases and media advisories.
- Pitch stories to journalists and media outlets.
- Respond to media inquiries and manage interview requests.
- Monitor media coverage and report on results.
- Build and maintain relationships with media contacts.
- Identify and capitalize on media opportunities.
- Support crisis communication efforts.
- Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in media relations or public relations.
- Proven success in securing media coverage.
- Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
- Strong understanding of the media landscape and journalistic practices.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
- Proficiency in media monitoring tools is a plus.
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Media Relations Manager
BD1 1DL Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber
£50000 Annually
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Our client, a prominent public relations firm, is seeking a seasoned Media Relations Manager to join their team based in **Bradford**. This is a hybrid role, offering a flexible work arrangement that combines remote work with essential face-to-face meetings and client interactions in the local area. You will be instrumental in developing and executing effective media outreach strategies to enhance client reputation and achieve positive media coverage.
Your core responsibilities will include building and maintaining strong relationships with journalists, bloggers, influencers, and other media contacts across various outlets. You will craft compelling press releases, media advisories, and pitch angles to secure impactful media placements for clients. Developing and implementing comprehensive media outreach plans, monitoring media coverage, and analyzing the effectiveness of campaigns will be crucial. You will also manage crisis communications, providing strategic guidance and timely responses during sensitive situations.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of the media landscape, excellent writing and communication skills, and a proven ability to secure positive media coverage. You should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in media relations, public relations, or a similar field. A Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field is preferred. Strong organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and a proactive approach to identifying new opportunities are essential. You will work collaboratively with account teams to ensure media strategies align with overall client objectives. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a diverse client portfolio and contribute to impactful PR campaigns in a dynamic agency environment.
Your core responsibilities will include building and maintaining strong relationships with journalists, bloggers, influencers, and other media contacts across various outlets. You will craft compelling press releases, media advisories, and pitch angles to secure impactful media placements for clients. Developing and implementing comprehensive media outreach plans, monitoring media coverage, and analyzing the effectiveness of campaigns will be crucial. You will also manage crisis communications, providing strategic guidance and timely responses during sensitive situations.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of the media landscape, excellent writing and communication skills, and a proven ability to secure positive media coverage. You should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in media relations, public relations, or a similar field. A Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field is preferred. Strong organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and a proactive approach to identifying new opportunities are essential. You will work collaboratively with account teams to ensure media strategies align with overall client objectives. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a diverse client portfolio and contribute to impactful PR campaigns in a dynamic agency environment.
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Media Relations Manager
ST1 4DG Staffordshire, West Midlands
£40000 Annually
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Our client is seeking a strategic and proactive Media Relations Manager to oversee their public relations efforts, with the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere in the UK. This critical role involves developing and executing comprehensive media strategies to enhance the company's reputation, manage public perception, and secure positive media coverage across various channels. You will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with journalists, media outlets, and influencers, acting as a primary point of contact for all media inquiries. Key duties include writing and distributing press releases, crafting compelling media pitches, and preparing spokespeople for media interviews. You will also be involved in crisis communication management, developing proactive and reactive strategies to address sensitive issues. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record in media relations or public relations, with demonstrable success in securing positive media placements and managing corporate communications. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including strong copywriting and editing abilities, are essential. You should have a deep understanding of the media landscape and excellent networking skills. Proficiency with media monitoring tools and press release distribution services is required. The ability to think critically, act decisively under pressure, and manage multiple projects simultaneously is vital. A proactive approach to identifying media opportunities and a creative mindset for developing engaging content are highly valued. If you are a seasoned PR professional looking for a rewarding remote role where you can significantly contribute to building and protecting a company's brand image, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement media relations strategies.
- Build and maintain relationships with journalists and media contacts.
- Write and distribute press releases and media advisories.
- Respond to media inquiries and manage interview requests.
- Prepare spokespeople for media engagements.
- Monitor media coverage and report on results.
- Develop and manage crisis communication plans.
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