Internal Communications Lead

Avid Bioservices•Tustin, CA

5d•$100,800 - $126,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Internal Communications Lead to shape how we communicate, connect, and align across AVID. This role is critical in ensuring that our people understand where we are going, why it matters, and how they contribute. You will partner closely with executive leadership to bring clarity to complex topics, reinforce our culture, and strengthen trust through consistent, authentic communication. This is an ideal role for someone who combines strategic thinking with strong execution, and who thrives in building clarity, alignment, and engagement in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business, HR, or related field
8+ years of experience in internal communications or corporate communications
Experience working in a dynamic, fast-paced organization (GMP or regulated environment is a plus)
Exceptional writing and storytelling skills
Proven experience supporting executive communications
Strong project management and stakeholder management capabilities
Clarity: Ability to simplify complex ideas into clear, actionable messaging
Credibility: Builds trust with senior leaders and employees
Strategic Thinking: Connects communications to business outcomes
Execution Excellence: Delivers high-quality work with speed and precision
Emotional Intelligence: Understands tone, timing, and audience impact
Adaptability: Navigates change and ambiguity effectively
You have a "bring it on!" team player approach and an unshakable positive attitude, always ready to tackle anything that comes your way.
Your written and verbal skills are out of this world, and you communicate with clarity and confidence.
You have exceptional multitasking skills and an unparalleled attention to detail that ensure the smooth running of everything.
You are a master at building relationships, capable of establishing connections with anyone, be it team members, clients, vendors, or suppliers.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a GMP or regulated environment is a plus

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a comprehensive internal communications strategy aligned with AVID’s business priorities and culture
Define communication frameworks, channels, and cadences that ensure clarity and consistency across the organization
Establish standards for tone, voice, and messaging
Partner with the CEO, ELT, and senior leaders to craft clear, compelling communications (e.g., town halls, organizational updates, change announcements, intranet)
Support leaders in communicating with authenticity, clarity, and consistency
Translate strategy and complex topics into accessible, engaging messages
Lead communication efforts for key initiatives such as organizational changes, policy updates, and transformation projects
Ensure messaging supports transparency, trust, and psychological safety
Create structured communication plans for major initiatives
Reinforce AVID’s culture and agreed-upon principles through storytelling and communication
Support moments that shape employee experience (e.g., onboarding, offsites, key milestones)
Partner with People, Legal, and leadership teams to ensure communications are aligned, inclusive, and thoughtful
Oversee and optimize internal communication channels (e.g., town halls, intranet, email, leadership cascades)
Create high-quality content including announcements, FAQs, leadership talking points, and narratives
Ensure the right message reaches the right audience at the right time
Define and track metrics to measure communication effectiveness and engagement
Gather employee feedback and continuously improve communication approaches
Bring data-driven insights to leadership on what is working and where to improve