Life Science Communication Jobs in Boston, MA (NOW HIRING)

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The Head of Communications, SCIEX is an operating company business leader responsible for driving brand preference and business impact for SCIEX and Danaher through strategic communications with measurable impact across priority stakeholders. This role has overall responsibility for the integrated external and internal communications plan for SCIEX and oversees the communications team that delivers communications initiatives for the operating company with contributions to Danaher's overall life sciences platform business. They are the go-to strategic partner for the SCIEX President and their LT, providing strategic counsel and leadership communications.
This position reports to the VP, Life Sciences Communications and is part of the Life Sciences Communications Leadership Team and the SCIEX Leadership Team. The role is located in Marlborough, MA and requires job performance on-site at the posted location.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Serve as a business leader and trusted go-to strategic partner for the SCIEX President and their leadership team, providing senior communications counsel.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive integrated communications strategy for SCIEX, in partnership with Marketing and HR, to drive brand preference, scientific leadership and associate engagement.
• Develop and implement a leadership communications strategy for the SCIEX President to drive thought leadership and engagement with internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead change communications strategy and execution for SCIEX change initiatives, including building advocacy for change and coaching leaders and people managers.
• Provide strategic counsel and rapid response capabilities for SCIEX level issues, to mitigate risk and protect brand equity. Build and maintain robust crisis protocols and scenario planning, aligned with the global enterprise issues framework.
• Establish robust metrics linked to business outcomes and brand preference to measure the impact of communications initiatives and optimize future initiatives.
• Lead, inspire, and empower a high-performing communications team-leveraging advanced communications technologies, including AI-to deliver business impact, drive continuous improvement, and foster a collaborative culture of excellence and accountability.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in communications, marketing or related field preferably in diagnostics, life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotech or healthcare sectors.
• At least 10 years of leadership experience, including ability to coach leaders, manage execution through others and lead teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Proven success in executive thought leadership, corporate communications (including product, science & technology communications) and associate engagement.
• Exceptional strategic thinking and ability to project confidence, command respect and influence others through composed, authoritative, and authentic behavior that earns stakeholder trust to advance priorities.
• Robust business acumen with strong financial and commercial understanding can translate business priorities into high-impact communications strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage data and insights to measure impact, solve business problems, optimize strategies and inform decision-making.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Crisis and issues management in regulated industries.
• Change management strategy and execution.
• Use of technology and AI to optimize communications activities, with an understanding of the impact on team structure and capabilities.

SCIEX, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it's a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.
The annual salary range for this role is $135,000-$195,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.
This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.
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