Corporate Communications Manager

Job Overview:

The Corporate Communications Manager supports Fortreas business units by developing clear engaging communications that connect employees to business priorities operational updates leadership messages and key initiatives. This role partners closely with business unit leaders and Corporate Communications colleagues to plan write edit and distribute communications across internal channels. Success requires strong writing sound judgment stakeholder management attention to detail and the ability to translate business needs into audience-focused communication plans and content.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute communication plans that support business unit priorities employee engagement operational updates and leadership visibility.
• Partner with business unit leaders and subject matter experts to understand communication needs recommend approaches and deliver accurate timely content.
• Write edit and coordinate employee announcements leader messages talking points newsletter content intranet articles presentations video scripts and Q&A materials.
• Translate complex business operational and functional information into clear concise audience-focused communications.
• Coordinate reviews approvals distribution timing and channel execution with Corporate Communications HR Legal and business stakeholders.
• Maintain business unit communication calendars editorial plans distribution lists and message tracking to ensure coordination and visibility.
• Support communication measurement by gathering feedback reviewing engagement data and recommending improvements to content and channels.
• Apply Fortreas voice tone brand standards and editorial guidelines across business unit communications.
• Handle sensitive or confidential information with discretion and escalate issues appropriately.
• Perform all other duties as needed or assigned. This role may require up to 10% domestic or international travel.

Qualifications (Minimum Required):

• Bachelors degree in communications public relations journalism English marketing business or a related field.
• Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience and successful project outcomes in lieu of educational requirements.
• Strong writing editing proofreading message development and content planning skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects deadlines approvals and stakeholder inputs with strong attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build productive working relationships with business partners and communication colleagues.
• Experience using Microsoft 365 tools intranet or employee communication platforms and basic communication analytics.
• Familiarity with AI tools and the ability to use them effectively to enhance productivity and development of communication materials while exercising sound judgement ensuring accuracy and adhering to organizational standards.
• English fluency required; additional language proficiency is beneficial for global stakeholder engagement.

Experience (Minimum Required):

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in corporate communications internal communications employee communications public relations marketing communications or related communication roles.
• Experience partnering with business leaders or functional teams to develop communication plans and employee-facing content.
• Experience managing multiple communication projects deadlines and review processes at the same time.

Preferred Qualifications Include:

• Experience in health care life sciences clinical research pharmaceutical services or a regulated global business environment.
• Experience supporting business unit communications change communications employee engagement programs or leadership visibility initiatives.
• Experience with intranet publishing newsletter production town hall support presentation development video production or content measurement.
• Demonstrated ability to simplify complex topics and produce polished communications for global employee audiences.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Work Environment:

• Occasional drives to site locations with occasional travel both domestic and international.

• Physical Requirements:

• Frequently stationary for 6-8 hours per day.
• Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast simple repeated movements of the fingers hands and wrists.
• Occasional crouching stooping with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck.
• Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.
• Light to moderate lifting and carrying or moving of objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.
• Regular and consistent attendance.
• Varied hours may be required.

Pay Range: $90000-$125000 (The range does not include benefits and if applicable bonus commission or equity)

Benefits: All job offers will be based on a candidates skills and prior relevant experience applicable degrees/certifications as well as internal equity and market data. Regular full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical Dental Vision Life STD/LTD 401(K) ESPP Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO) and Company bonus where applicable. For more detailed information please click here.

Application deadline: September 30 2026

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