Professional Summary
Professional Overview
Lauren Holden is an experienced Internal Communications Manager with a strong background in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. She specializes in crafting and executing strategic internal communication plans that engage and inform diverse employee populations.
Experience Summary
Current Role
Lauren currently serves as the Internal Communications Manager at ViiV Healthcare, a global specialty pharmaceutical company focused on HIV and infectious diseases. In this role, she is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive internal communication strategies that align with the company's business objectives and foster a cohesive, engaged workforce.
Career Progression
Prior to her current role, Lauren held various internal communications positions within the pharmaceutical sector. She worked as the Pharma Internal Communications Manager at GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), where she led the development and delivery of impactful internal campaigns that supported key business initiatives and promoted organizational values. Before that, she served as the Communications Manager (complementary worker) at GSK, contributing to the company's internal communication efforts.
Lauren's earlier career experience includes roles as the Internal Communications Manager at The Institute of Cancer Research and as an Editor and Editorial Assistant at Succinct Medical Communications, where she honed her expertise in content creation, stakeholder management, and project coordination.
Academic Background
Lauren holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Sussex, where she graduated with honors.
Areas of Expertise
- Internal communication strategy and execution
- Employee engagement and change management
- Content creation and multichannel delivery
- Stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration
- Project management and data-driven decision making
Professional Impact
Throughout her career, Lauren has demonstrated a track record of driving measurable improvements in internal communication effectiveness. At ViiV Healthcare, she has played a pivotal role in launching a successful employee recognition program that has significantly increased employee satisfaction and advocacy. At GSK, she led the implementation of a new internal communication platform that streamlined information sharing and improved knowledge management across the organization.
Conclusion
With her extensive experience in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, Lauren Holden is a seasoned Internal Communications Manager who excels at aligning internal communication strategies with business objectives and fostering a positive, engaged workplace culture. Her proven ability to deliver impactful internal communication solutions and drive measurable results makes her a valuable asset to any organization.
