The position is with a leading Medical Devices company and will become fulltime at the end of 6-12 months. ABLJP00032641- Communications Specialist III Alameda , CA, 94502 2012-02-27 to 2012-12-31 (will become fulltime)   PR Agency experience important; Need someone from a Regulated Environment,  Candidate will need to be able to complete Multi things at once; Candidate will be required to do the most basic things to help writing the strategic communication plan; Candidate must be a strategic person; Must be able to interact with PR Agency; Will Manage PR Campaigns; Candidate must understand Media Relations; they will not be doing media relations. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of the healthcare industry; Public Relations is Key; Works extensively with national and international business, as a primary spokesperson for brand, especially in business press. Enhance visibility of brands/company and protect company reputation. Develop strategy and programming-and oversee execution for corporate PR programming product/brand. Interfaces with various division and corporate constituencies, including government affairs, investor relations, legal, finance, marketing, regulatory, medical, clinical and senior management Oversees development of messages, press materials and other communications tools Develops executive communications and supports employee communications initiatives. Develop issues management plans, and oversee execution of plans often acting as company spokesperson. Develop strategic communications and competitive positioning for brand and/or company, with particular emphasis on competitive environment and marketplace. Oversees PR agency management and conducts/oversees PR agency competitive bidding/selection process. Identifies and anticipates issues and works with appropriate functions to counsel management on reputation/business impact and influence business decision making process. Coaches senior divisional executives and third-party spokespeople on delivery of messages Finance/Administrative: Assist department head in managing and shaping department policies and procedures. Ensure proper adherence to all financial and administrative policies. Ensure programs fall within budget parameters and all paperwork is completed in appropriate manner (invoice logging, purchase orders, statements of work, etc.) A bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations, communications, business, marketing or related field is required. A minimum of 10 years experience in the development and execution public relations programs with emphasis on media relations is necessary for this position. Experience dealing with top-tier business reporters preferred. Must have proven writing, verbal and problem-solving skills and demonstrated success in developing and executing communications impacting reputation If interested, please apply to manisha@softpath.net / 510 744 9036