Head of Communications, SCIEX

Danaher Corporation•Marlborough, MA

2d•$135,000 - $195,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Head of Communications, SCIEX is an operating company business leader responsible for driving brand preference and business impact for SCIEX and Danaher through strategic communications with measurable impact across priority stakeholders. This role has overall responsibility for the integrated external and internal communications plan for SCIEX and oversees the communications team that delivers communications initiatives for the operating company with contributions to Danaher’s overall life sciences platform business. They are the go-to strategic partner for the SCIEX President and their LT, providing strategic counsel and leadership communications. This position reports to the VP, Life Sciences Communications and is part of the Life Sciences Communications Leadership Team and the SCIEX Leadership Team. The role is located in Marlborough, MA and requires job performance on‑site at the posted location.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive experience in communications, marketing or related field preferably in diagnostics, life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotech or healthcare sectors.
At least 10 years of leadership experience, including ability to coach leaders, manage execution through others and lead teams.
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or related field; advanced degree preferred.
Proven success in executive thought leadership, corporate communications (including product, science & technology communications) and associate engagement.
Exceptional strategic thinking and ability to project confidence, command respect and influence others through composed, authoritative, and authentic behavior that earns stakeholder trust to advance priorities.
Robust business acumen with strong financial and commercial understanding can translate business priorities into high-impact communications strategies.
Demonstrated ability to leverage data and insights to measure impact, solve business problems, optimize strategies and inform decision-making.

Nice To Haves

Crisis and issues management in regulated industries.
Change management strategy and execution.
Use of technology and AI to optimize communications activities, with an understanding of the impact on team structure and capabilities.

Responsibilities

Serve as a business leader and trusted go-to strategic partner for the SCIEX President and their leadership team, providing senior communications counsel.
Develop and execute a comprehensive integrated communications strategy for SCIEX, in partnership with Marketing and HR, to drive brand preference, scientific leadership and associate engagement.
Develop and implement a leadership communications strategy for the SCIEX President to drive thought leadership and engagement with internal and external stakeholders.
Lead change communications strategy and execution for SCIEX change initiatives, including building advocacy for change and coaching leaders and people managers.
Provide strategic counsel and rapid response capabilities for SCIEX level issues, to mitigate risk and protect brand equity.
Build and maintain robust crisis protocols and scenario planning, aligned with the global enterprise issues framework.
Establish robust metrics linked to business outcomes and brand preference to measure the impact of communications initiatives and optimize future initiatives.
Lead, inspire, and empower a high‑performing communications team—leveraging advanced communications technologies, including AI—to deliver business impact, drive continuous improvement, and foster a collaborative culture of excellence and accountability.