Danaher
Sr. Manager, External Communications, Life Sciences
Danaher, Raleigh, NC
Wonder what's within the Life Sciences Platform?
Whether they're helping our global customers tackle chronic diseases or enabling scientific advancements, the Life Sciences companies at Danaher are on a quest to transform life as we know it. Within Life Sciences Tools we leverage our skills, diverse perspectives, experience, and the power of the Danaher Business System to support the Life Sciences companies at Danaher and more than 22,000 Life Sciences associates. Together, the 10 Life Sciences companies of Danaher accelerate the discovery, development and delivery of solutions that safeguard and improve human health. Here you'll find unlimited opportunities to innovate, collaborate and realize your potential.
In Life Sciences at Danaher, you'll thrive and quickly see the impact of your contribution.
Reporting to the Vice President, Strategic Marketing of the Life Sciences Innovations Group, this role will serve as the dedicated communications leader and strategic advisor for the Danaher Life Sciences, and a member of Strategic Marketing Leadership Team. In partnership with leaders and colleagues across Danaher and the Life Sciences Platform, they will help devise communications strategies to deliver impactful external communications in order to build, manage, and protect Danaher's reputation as a global innovator and leading partner in the Life Sciences.
The successful candidate will create content, implement scalable communication frameworks, and leverage media, associate engagement, and key external platforms to identify, prioritize, create, execute, and sustain external communication campaigns. They will also operate as a communications advisor to the Life Sciences Group Executive.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
When you join us, you'll also be joining Danaher's global organization, where 80,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you'll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System (https://www.danaher.com/how-we-work/danaher-business-system) tools and the stability of a tested organization.
Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.The EEO posters are available here (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) .We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at [redacted] to request accommodation. If you've ever wondered what's within you, there's no better time to find out.
Whether they're helping our global customers tackle chronic diseases or enabling scientific advancements, the Life Sciences companies at Danaher are on a quest to transform life as we know it. Within Life Sciences Tools we leverage our skills, diverse perspectives, experience, and the power of the Danaher Business System to support the Life Sciences companies at Danaher and more than 22,000 Life Sciences associates. Together, the 10 Life Sciences companies of Danaher accelerate the discovery, development and delivery of solutions that safeguard and improve human health. Here you'll find unlimited opportunities to innovate, collaborate and realize your potential.
In Life Sciences at Danaher, you'll thrive and quickly see the impact of your contribution.
Reporting to the Vice President, Strategic Marketing of the Life Sciences Innovations Group, this role will serve as the dedicated communications leader and strategic advisor for the Danaher Life Sciences, and a member of Strategic Marketing Leadership Team. In partnership with leaders and colleagues across Danaher and the Life Sciences Platform, they will help devise communications strategies to deliver impactful external communications in order to build, manage, and protect Danaher's reputation as a global innovator and leading partner in the Life Sciences.
The successful candidate will create content, implement scalable communication frameworks, and leverage media, associate engagement, and key external platforms to identify, prioritize, create, execute, and sustain external communication campaigns. They will also operate as a communications advisor to the Life Sciences Group Executive.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Set strategy for and deliver Danaher Life Science's global external & crisis communications program and ecosystem.
- Partner with our agency of record to develop and design a holistic external communications strategy and plan, driving external campaigns and results.
- Partner with the Senior Director, Science and Technology Communications and Director, Corporate Media to identify powerful content and design/execute on these ideas in a collaborative manner to maximize impact.
- Work with Corporate and Operating Companies to create and execute communications strategies, reaching both internal and external audiences, using innovative channels and technology.
- Establish, maintain, and leverage strong relationships across Danaher to ensure broad alignment and message consistency across Danaher Life Sciences and Corporate.
- Lead and execute thought leadership development across Danaher Life Sciences working with Senior Leadership, Operating Company Presidents and Operating Company marketing teams.
- Stay abreast of research trends, including scientific publications, in the biopharmaceutical space and collaborate with the Danaher Life Sciences teams on storytelling, messaging, and publications.
- Develop and deploy standardized tools and processes to support continuous improvement at Danaher regarding customer external communications.
- Report monthly on performance, takeaways, and recommend further action.
- Expected Travel: 10%
- 10 years progressive communications experience working in a high-growth, dynamic, global organization. In-house experience in the life sciences industry, or dedicated life sciences agency experience, will be prioritized.
- Highly preferred bachelor's degree in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry or similar scientific discipline and
- Foster an integrated community of practice with the Platform Operating Company communicators and ensure an integrated approach to communications across the platform.
- Expert communications skills, including the ability to influence, simplify complex issues, and act quickly with sensitivity to the broader stakeholder ecosystem.
- Strong scientific background with experience in translating scientific issues into compelling content accessible to both scientists and non/scientist, as appropriate.
- Strong focus on delivering compelling, effective communications that advance business strategy and priorities.
- Strong executive presence with the ability to partner closely with leaders to quickly assess, interpret and deliver on communications needs.
- Design and execute data-driven engagement activities and/or campaigns that have delivered measurable impact.
- Experience in new communications technologies and engagement platforms, with deep expertise in social media and related platforms.
- Some commercial acumen and understanding of the key business drivers and goals.
- Team player and leader who possesses strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
- Creative problem-solver with ability to multi-task, manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment, with a calm sense of urgency.
- Marketing or PR Agency experience a plus.
- Post-graduate and/or graduate degrees a plus.
- Resides in eastern time zone.
We believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working here can provide.
When you join us, you'll also be joining Danaher's global organization, where 80,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you'll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System (https://www.danaher.com/how-we-work/danaher-business-system) tools and the stability of a tested organization.
Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.The EEO posters are available here (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) .We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at [redacted] to request accommodation. If you've ever wondered what's within you, there's no better time to find out.