Director, Communications

Waltham, MA, United States

Job Description

Job Description

Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We are fulfilling this Mission every day by helping customers respond to global pandemics, find cures for cancer, deliver better healthcare outcomes, protect the environment, make sure our food and water are safe and develop other scientific breakthroughs that improve millions of lives around the world.

The Thermo Fisher Scientific Global Communications team values close collaboration and partnership, various perspectives, quality communications and a passion for excellence. We help all audiences, whether colleagues, customers or the public, feel pride in working at or doing business with our company. We bring our Mission to life by ensuring relevant and engaging communications reach the right audience at the right time, and we work as a cohesive team to achieve that goal.

Position Summary:

In this role, you will develop and implement wide-ranging communications strategies for the company’s Genetic Sciences and Clinical Next-Generation Sequencing Divisions. The Genetic Sciences Division provides industry-leading tools and solutions to advance scientific discovery and enable customers in clinical and applied markets to make the world healthier and safer. The Clinical Next-Generation Sequencing Division is leading the global democratization of next-gen sequencing to accelerate translational research and improve clinical outcomes.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Communications, Life Sciences Solutions and BioProduction, the Communications Director will lead the development of a comprehensive communications strategy, including thought leadership topics, employee engagement activities, critical business priorities and business transformation initiatives.

As a well-rounded communications professional, the ideal candidate will use leadership in executive communications, storytelling and content development to connect colleagues, customers and the public to the company Mission and the business. In addition to being an integral Communications team member, you will sit on the Division leadership teams to proactively develop tailored messaging and narratives and provide critical communications counsel. You will manage a team and take a lead in sharing successes, measuring and supporting an integrated communications strategy across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Establish integrated communications strategies, including a compelling narrative, aligned to key business and employee focus areas to increase awareness and drive employee engagement.

Provide executive-level communications plans and materials for senior leadership, working proactively to anticipate needs, seek opportunities for employee engagement and develop compelling and tailored messaging for events and speaking opportunities.

Contribute to the quarterly financial communications cycle, developing and implementing town halls and leader communications, including videos and other content.

Develop a comprehensive, multi-channel/platform strategy for collecting and sharing thought leadership content and inspirational stories, collaborating with customers.

Partner with business HR on organizational change communications initiatives, including developing business-level key messages, talking points, FAQs and other materials.

Liaise with Corporate Change Communications on large-scale business transformation and M&A projects to develop key messages and assess audience impacts.

Empower, mentor and coach team members, as well as exert influence in a matrixed organization.

Give counsel to senior-level executives on crisis or issue scenarios as they arise.

Participate in initiatives that support and align with the overall goals and focus areas of the Global Communications organization.

Qualifications:

8+ years of communications experience in corporate communications, internal communications and/or public relations. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

Experience in highly regulated industry and track record of success in a large, matrixed organization.

Experience in driving internal and external communications strategies, including change communications and public relations.

Understanding and experience of social media channels to drive targeted-audience engagement.

Expert writer and editor; Strong verbal communicator with excellent interpersonal and listening skills.

Extensive experience in working with senior executives and developing content in their voice and style.

Combination of a strategic problem-solver and hands-on tactician.

Business acumen and intellectual curiosity to learn about business strategies, competitive landscape and scientific products and technologies.

Adaptable and comfortable working through organizational change. Open to feedback and continuous improvement.

Proven success in a large, fast-paced environment and able to lead multiple projects while prioritizing the most important activities.

Can influence without direct authority and experience with team leadership.

Ability to travel internationally and domestically as needed.

As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, address complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

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Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $160,100.00–$213,400.00. This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

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