Senior Director, Corporate Communications
Senior Director, Corporate Communications
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$ 225300 - 337900
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Senior Director Corporate Communications
Directly reporting the President & Chief Executive Officer the Senior Director of Corporate Communications will be a key strategic partner to the CEO and will be a member of the CEOs executive leadership team. The successful candidate will be an accomplished storyteller with the ability to simplify the complexity of genomics for a broad audience. The role will be responsible for the development and implementation of PacBios global communication strategies and programs in support of achieving PacBios mission of Enabling the Promise of Genomics to Better Human Health. This includes communications strategies and programs geared toward all stakeholders including customers investors employees board members and the public. Ideally the candidate will be based at our corporate headquarters in Menlo Park California.
Key Responsibilities:
Serve as a strong cross-functional partner across the organization to support business goals by developing and executing a global communications strategy and key messages that enhance PacBios reputation strengthen the brand and create value for shareholders.
Lead internal communications programs that inspire employees and connect business objectives to PacBios mission.
Drive global media relations efforts to share PacBios story across business customer consumer investor and policymaker audiences.
Oversee the strategy writing editing and approvals process for press releases social media content and other corporate communications materials.
Support the implementation of the Companys investor relations program including developing key investor messages collaborating on quarterly earnings scripts and engaging directly with investors.
Build and manage executive thought leadership initiatives including media opportunities speaking engagements and social media presence; prepare executives for public appearances.
Communicate program updates metrics and milestones to key Company leaders.
Partner with the Marketing organization to align and implement communications strategies for the Companys brand and products both internally and externally.
Identify prioritize and allocate resources - including external agencies and consultants - and oversee progress to ensure delivery of organizational objectives.
Provide internal communications support for major milestones initiatives and programs as needed.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have the following qualifications
Background in healthcare life sciences biology genetics or equivalent knowledge.
10 years of progressive experience in corporate communications with 5 years in a senior leadership role.
Experience working in a publicly traded preferably NASDAQ or NYSE. Listed company where they have managed earnings communications investor relations messaging and disclosure compliance.
Bachelors degree in communications journalism public relations or related field.
Advanced degree MBA MPH or life-sciences related masters is highly desirable especially given the complexity of genomics.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required:
Excellent Communication Skills: The candidate must be able to articulate ideas clearly concisely and persuasively both in writing and verbally. The candidate must be able to simplify complex topics and adapt to different audiences.
Strategic Thinker: The candidate must demonstrate a strategic mindset with the ability to develop and execute communication plans that align with and advance PacBios strategic goals and objectives.
Adaptability: The candidate must demonstrate must be able to think on their feet as events may require communications in real time.
Leadership Abilities: The candidate must be able to influence outside of their direct control. Additionally this position must have the gravitas to communicate on behalf of the CEO.
Creativity: The candidate must bring a creative approach to problem-solving and content development enabling the delivery of compelling messages that resonate with all stakeholders.
Crisis Management Skills: In the event of a crisis the Director will remain calm under pressure respond swiftly and effectively ensure transparent communication and safeguard PacBios reputation.
Media Relations Expertise: Experience engaging with media outlets and navigating the media landscape to effectively manage external communications is strongly desired.
Interpersonal Skills: The candidate must demonstrate a natural ability to build and maintain strong relationships internally with colleagues and externally with stakeholders media and the public.
Technologically Savvy: The candidate must be proficient with communication tools social media platforms and analytics tools. Additionally it is highly desirable that the candidate has some experience with content creation platforms (Canva video editing Photoshop etc.).
Ethical Integrity: The candidate will have integrity beyond reproach. The candidate will demonstrate a commitment to ethical communication practices ensuring transparency honesty and integrity in all communications.
Project Management Skills: Strong ability to organize prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring deadlines are consistently met.
Industry Knowledge: Knowledge of the life sciences or biotechnology sectors would be particularly useful so that the candidate can tailor communications strategies effectively.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Non-Field Based Employees are required to be onsite Monday-Thursday (Friday work from home). Depending on the role some employees may be required to be 100% onsite.
You may be required from time to time to visit and work at PacBio locations and for such times as the Company considers necessary for the proper performance of your duties.
All listed tasks and responsibilities are deemed as essential functions to this position; however business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional tasks and responsibilities.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race sex color religion national origin protected veteran status or on the basis of disability gender identity and sexual orientation.
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Salary Range:
$225300.00 - $337900.00
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Employment Type
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