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Melexis, a global leader in the design and development of advanced semiconductor solutions, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Corporate Communications Director like you to lead our communication strategy. In this role, you will blend technical product marketing with corporate communications to ensure a consistent and impactful brand message across all channels. You will lead a team in driving both internal and external communications, enhancing our brand positioning and fostering employee engagement.

More specifically, you will:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive communication strategy that aligns with Melexis' business objectives and enhances its brand reputation.
• Spearhead product communication and branding efforts, ensuring a strong emphasis on technical product marketing and brand positioning.
• Manage internal and external CEO communications, including crafting announcements, shaping the CEO's profile, and handling crisis communication.
• Lead and motivate a team of communication professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders, cross-functional teams, agencies, and media.
• Oversee the development and distribution of captivating content across diverse platforms, encompassing social media, internal newsletters, and external media outlets.
• Develop and implement effective internal communication strategies to keep employees informed and engaged.

Your profile

• Proven Experience: You have a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in communications, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strategic Mindset: You possess strong communication strategy expertise and experience managing agencies.
• Technical Acumen: You have a solid interest in technical matters and the ability to grasp and communicate complex product information.
• Leadership Skills: Your proven leadership skills and ability to motivate your team have fostered a collaborative and productive work environment, allowing for high performance
• Excellent Communication: You have exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English and Dutch, with proficiency in French or German being a plus.
• Crisis Management Skills: You have a proven ability to effectively manage crisis communication situations and protect the company's reputation.
• Results-Oriented: You have a strong focus on achieving measurable results and demonstrating the impact of communication efforts on business objectives.

We offer

• The opportunity to work closely with the CEO and other members of the executive team, providing strategic counsel and support on a wide range of topics.
• This close collaboration will enable you to gain a deep understanding of the company's business objectives and priorities, and to develop communication strategies that are aligned with these goals.
• A well-developed remuneration and comprehensive benefits package, tailored to match your experience and qualifications.
• The opportunity to work with colleagues from diverse cultures and backgrounds across the globe, and to develop communication strategies that are effective across different markets.

Diversity & Inclusion

Melexis is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance  of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

About Melexis

Inspired by a passion for technology and engineering, Melexis designs, develops and delivers innovative micro-electronic solutions. They enable designers to turn ideas into applications that support the best imaginable future. The company’s advanced mixed-signal semiconductor sensors and actuators integrate sensing, driving and communication into next-generation products and systems. They improve safety, raise efficiency, support sustainability and enhance comfort.

Melexis is a world leader in automotive sensors. Today, on average, every new car produced worldwide contains 18 Melexis chips. Melexis uses this expertise to serve other markets as well: alternative mobility, smart appliances, smart buildings, robotics, energy management and digital health. 

Melexis is headquartered in Belgium and employs over 2000 people in 18 locations worldwide. The company is publicly traded on Euronext Brussels (MELE).