Santen is a specialized life sciences company with a proud over 130-year heritage focused exclusively on ophthalmology. As a Japan-originated, global company with a footprint in over 60 countries, we are dedicated to delivering innovative treatments and digital solutions for eye health and addressing vision-related social issues for people around the world.
Job Description
At Santen, we are on an exciting growth journey across EMEA as we strive to strengthen our leadership in eye health. Headquartered in Japan with over 130 years of expertise dedicated to eye health, we are driven by a bold ambition: to help people live happier lives through better vision. As we enter this next chapter in the EMEA region, we are looking for someone ready to take on the challenge of telling our story and helping shape the future of eye health.
We seek a Communication Manager who thrives on creating powerful, human stories that connect people to purpose and business impact. In this role, you will drive integrated storytelling across both external and internal platforms, harnessing digital channels and social media to amplify our impact. You will bring Santen’s strategy and vision to life, engaging employees as our greatest ambassadors while also shaping how we show up in the world.
This role reports to the Associate Director of Communications, EMEA, and is based in Switzerland.
You will work as part of a small but ambitious team, where your ideas and creativity will be valued. You will play a key role in building strong foundations for our communications while influencing long-term strategy and driving engagement with our Medium-Term Management Plan (MTP2029). You will partner with leaders across EMEA, Japan, and globally, bringing fresh thinking, cultural sensitivity, and a can-do mindset to every challenge.
At Santen, you can show up as yourself and be embraced for the unique qualities you bring. We foster a culture of openness, inclusion, and collaboration, where your ideas are welcomed, and your contributions make a real difference. If you thrive in an agile team and are passionate about driving impact and helping people live happier lives through better vision, then we would love to hear from you.
Key activities & Accountabilities
- Develop and deliver integrated communication plans that tell Santen’s story in a way that inspires, informs, and engages both internal and external audiences
- Create compelling, people-centered content for our social media channels, corporate website, and employee platforms, working closely with colleagues across EMEA and our global corporate communications team in Japan
- Lead initiatives that build Santen’s brand, reputation, and credibility as a leader in eye health
- Drive employee engagement by activating our strategy and purpose, ensuring our people are informed, inspired, and empowered to act as ambassadors for Santen
- Support the migration of our corporate website, ensuring it reflects our bold ambitions and provides an excellent user experience
- Use data and insights to measure the impact of communications to drive business results, continuously improving how we connect with our audiences
- Collaborate with agency partners and internal teams to deliver high-quality content and campaigns that drive business objectives and enhance Santen’s corporate value
Qualifications
- Degree in Communications, Marketing, Digital Media, or a related field
- Significant experience (typically 5+ years) in communications, ideally in an international environment, and with experience in the healthcare industry
- Proven expertise in digital content creation, social media, and integrated storytelling
- Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics into clear, engaging messages
- Experience managing websites, content management systems, and supporting digital transformation projects
- Proven ability to work effectively in an international, multicultural environment
- Strategic thinker with strong project management skills and high attention to detail
- Collaborative team player who brings initiative and a results-focused mindset
- Fluency in English is a must, and knowledge of multiple languages is a plus, particularly languages relevant to the EMEA region
Additional Information
Grow your career at Santen
A career at Santen is an opportunity to make a difference. Through our long-term vision outlined in Santen 2030, we are committed to be a Social Innovator - addressing the social and economic needs of people with visual impairments. We have team members around the world using their diverse talents to unlock new modalities and drive innovations for patient outcomes, education and treatment. At Santen, we believe in empowering all our team members with flexible ways of working and a highly inclusive work environment.
The Santen Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building diverse teams and ensuring a safe and inclusive physical and virtual workplace for every one of our team members. All employment decisions are based on business needs, role requirements and individual qualifications regardless of race, color, ethnicity, national origin/ancestry, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/ expression, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you require any kind of accommodation during our recruitment process, please let the recruiter from our team know.