Work ScheduleStandard (Mon-Fri)Environmental ConditionsOfficeJob DescriptionThermo Fisher Scientific’s Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We do this by helping customers respond to global pandemics, find cures for cancer, deliver better healthcare outcomes, protect the environment, make sure our food and water are safe and develop other scientific breakthroughs that advance scientific discovery.How will you make a difference?You will develop and activate communications strategies for the Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry business, which develops groundbreaking instruments and software for analytical sciences and clinical research. These innovative solutions support drug discovery, proteomics, environment and industrial testing, and many other applications that improve human health and advance scientific breakthroughs. With the support of two team members, this role also leads the communications strategy for Thermo Fisher’s Instrument and Enterprise Services business, which provides service, support and enterprise solutions to thousands of customers around the world.As a skilled communications leader, you will work as a strategic advisor for senior executives, crafting compelling narratives for a multi-billion-dollar global business.Reporting to the Senior Director, Communications, Analytical Instruments, and joining the global communications extended leadership team, you will bring your passion for and leadership in communications, change, creative storytelling and content development to reach global audiences using appropriate channels.Responsibilities
Develop global communications strategies aligned to key business and employee focus areas to increase awareness and drive employee engagement.
Build compelling narratives that make an impact.
Explore new ways to deliver communications creatively, efficiently and practically by challenging current processes and recommending new ways of working.
Work with PR and creative agencies and support issues management as needed.
Serve as a key communications leader and advisor on business priorities, crisis situations and large-scale initiatives.
Critical involvement in sourcing and developing inspirational content using a variety of channels
Operate as an agile people leader guiding priorities, development and performance.
Provide strategic partnership on large-scale change communication initiatives, including developing business level messages, talking points, FAQs and other materials to support change.
Experience and Qualifications Required
10+ years of extensive experience in corporate communications, internal communications or corporate public relations.
Experience operating as a trusted advisor to leaders, able to flex to match diverse work styles.
Comfortable developing and handling relationships with media members, partners and other external parties.
Role-model leadership for junior members and peers within the function.
A strong writer, editor and communicator with the ability to build channel-specific content.
Strong verbal communicator with excellent interpersonal and listening skills.
Business knowledge and intellectual curiosity to learn about business strategies, competitive landscape and scientific technologies.
Passionate storyteller with experience translating technical topics into easy-to-understand and impactful content.
Open to feedback, flexibility and continuous improvement.
Bachelor’s degree in journalism or communications from an accredited institution or commensurate experience.
Ability to travel internationally and domestically as needed.
We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits! Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.