Product Communications Specialist I(100% Remote)

Our client, a world leader in Pharmaceuticals and In-Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) tools is looking for Product Communications Specialist I(100% Remote)Job Title: Product Communications Specialist I(100% Remote)Job Duration: Long Term ContractJob Location: Pleasanton, CAResponsibilities:• Participates as a member of the Product Communications COE in support of a specific Lifecycle Team• Works in close partnership with the Lifecycle Team (LCT) marketing team including the International Business Leader (IBL) and International Product Managers (IPM) in support of the LCT's strategic and tactical objectives.• Serves as the point of contact for all Product Communications for the assigned Lifecycle Team (LCT).• Contributes to the execution of key marketing programs that are highly visible and have significant business impact.• Supports the creation, development, deployment and maintenance of all Product Communication materials (electronic and print) on time, within budget and in alignment with business objectives, collaborating with external/internal/digital/events COE teams when applicable.• Ensures compliance with content review and approval processes and manages successful completion of Promotional Content Approval Process (PCAP) and other departmental processes.• Supports LCT team sites and intranet content and provides content for the internet. Supports the overall strategic direction and management of events, tradeshows, symposia, speaking engagements in support of LCT promotional activities in cooperation with the Events Center of Excellence.• Works with agencies and vendors to deliver quality product and manage costs to a defined budget. Ensure vendors are compliant with all processes and procedures including legal, procurement, and finance and brand standards.• Supports the creation and distribution of affiliate and global business-facing newsletters. Assists with Internal and External Communications and DIA, BA, and BU, as needed, to provide business department information on products, new product launches, regulatory approvals, press releases, media kits and other relevant announcements. Consults on the use of proper branding, copyright, and trademarks.• Monitors marketing-based metrics to ensure effectiveness of communications programs and budget, COREMAP compliance, and consults with the Lifecycle on next steps.Position Requirements & Experience:• 0-2 years of product communications/marketing experience• Experience supporting successful new product launches• Proficient in MS Office, with superior PowerPoint skills. Proficient in Adobe Acrobat. • Preferred working knowledge of MS SharePoint and Adobe Creative Suite • Proven project management and critical thinking skills• Detail oriented, able to prioritize and work under tight timelines