Associate Director Corporate Communications
Associate Director Corporate Communications
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Job Description
We are seeking a strategic and visionary communications leader to shape and evolve a modern collaborative Corporate Communications function that advances IDEXXs mission reputation and growth. This is a unique opportunity to build and elevate our communication across both B2B and B2C audiences.
The Associate Director of Corporate Communications will lead the development and execution of an integrated strategy that strengthens our reputation amplifies executive visibility and supports enterprise-wide priorities. This role will unify messaging across global and regional teams advise senior leaders on high-impact communications and guide the evolution of a function that plays a critical role in both opportunity and risk.
The ideal candidate is a strategic storyteller and confident communicator with the ability to influence at all levels. They are equally comfortable building a long-term vision and navigating urgent fast-moving challenges. This role requires strong leadership crisp judgment and deep experience connecting communications strategy to business outcomes.
What you will do:
- Develop and execute a cohesive global Corporate Communications strategy that supports corporate priorities and drives business results including public relations reputation management executive visibility and thought leadership.
- Develop and advance the long-term vision for the Corporate Communications function ensuring it evolves with the businesss needs and reflects the companys Purpose and strategic direction.
- Anticipate and identify emerging issues or risks that may impact corporate reputation or commercial operations; lead cross-functional response planning and proactive communications strategies.
- Serve as a strategic communications advisor to executive leaders providing counsel coaching and high-impact messaging across internal and external forums.
- Craft executive narratives talking points op-eds that reinforce corporate strategy and thought leadership.
- Lead proactive earned media strategy which leads to strong relationships with national business and trade media to secure coverage that highlights innovation
- Oversee PR agency partnership and manage message consistency across earned media campaigns and reputation-building efforts.
- Collaborate with Marketing Investor Relations Legal Employee Communications and other key stakeholders to ensure communications are aligned timely and strategically integrated.
- Partner with regional communications leads to ensure globally consistent messaging and localized execution.
- Define success metrics and regularly evaluate the performance and impact of communications strategies. Leverage insights to drive continuous improvements.
What you will need to succeed:
- Bachelors degree in Communications Public Relations Journalism or related field (Masters degree a plus)
- 812 years of leadership experience in corporate communications roles at a global matrixed organization
- Demonstrated experience developing and executing global communications strategies that deliver measurable business results and reputational impact
- Proven success in earned media and executive visibility programs
- Exceptional business writing skills with the ability to distill complex topics into clear compelling content
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure manage multiple priorities and make thoughtful decisions in fast-paced environments
- High executive presence and experience advising and influencing C-suite leaders
- Strong issue management and crisis communication capabilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced dynamic environment
Why IDEXX
Were proud of the work we do because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy to ensure safe drinking water for billions and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from diseases. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10000 talented people.
So what does that mean for you We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX you will be supported by competitive compensation incentives and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.
Lets pursue what matters together.
IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women people of color LGBTQ individuals people with disabilities members of ethnic minorities foreign-born residents and veterans to apply.
IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race color creed sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age religion national origin citizenship status disability ancestry marital status veteran status medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local state or federal laws.
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Employment Type
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