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Principal Manager Internal Communications (Life Sciences)
Job Location:
Job Location:
South San Francisco, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
23 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
20 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Our client a world leader in biotechnology and life sciences is looking for a Principal Manager - Internal Communications based out of South San Francisco CA (Hybrid).
Rate: $90-$100/hr on W2 (DOE)
Job Duration: Long-Term Contract (Possibility Of Extension)
Company Benefits: Medical Dental Vision Paid Sick Leave 401K
Summary:
In this role you will be building foundational communications infrastructure and drive high impact employee and executive communications across the Research organization. The position combines strategic planning with hands on delivery and requires strong partnership with senior leaders.
Responsibilities:
Build communication frameworks governance templates and best practices.
Develop communication strategies that clarify complex scientific/business priorities.
Lead executive communications (messaging narratives town halls).
Drive employee engagement programs leadership forums and high visibility events.
Create communication plans supporting organizational priorities and milestones.
Gather employee insights and translate them into actionable recommendations.
Support change communications and organizational evolution.
Introduce modern communication practices and measure effectiveness.
Required Qualifications:
BA/BS and 10 years in internal communications within complex matrixed organizations.
Experience supporting scientific research biotech or pharma environments.
Expertise in strategic communications executive communications and employee engagement.
Strong project management and ability to influence senior leaders.
Comfortable operating at both strategic and execution levels.
Preferred:
Experience in change communications consulting or life sciences.
Experience designing large scale employee engagement programs.
Required Skills:
Internal Communications Executive communications Employee engagement
