Senior Manager, Business Communications

Leica Microsystems • Marlborough, MA

137d • $130,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Cytiva, one of Danaher's 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we're all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You'll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher's system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact - innovating at the speed of life. Working at Cytiva means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies. At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us - working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patients. Take your next step to an altogether life-changing career. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, or Public Relations.
• Scientific or technical field (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, or related discipline); advanced degree or additional training is a plus.
• 5-8 years of experience in strategic communications, internal communications, or employee engagement—ideally within global life sciences, healthcare, or a research-driven organization.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills across various formats and channels.
• Proficiency with internal communication platforms (e.g., SharePoint, Microsoft Teams) and basic design or video tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite).
• Experience managing and collaborating with external agencies, vendors, and partners; overseeing intranet and social media content; and aligning messaging with the company's Employee Value Proposition.

Nice To Haves

• Masters or PhD desired in scientific field.
• Understanding of Legal Frameworks, Compliance, Licensing.
• Experience working in a large matrixed organization or regulated industry.
• Familiarity with change management communication best practices.
• Comfort working with senior executives and translating business strategies into actionable communication and engagement plans.

Responsibilities

• Execute best practices to develop a communication strategy and apply analytics with feedback tools to assess campaign impact and engagement.
• Promote Cytiva as a technology leader by amplifying innovation stories, recognizing scientific contributions, and aligning messaging with industry events and collaborations (e.g., NIIMBL, MIT).
• Create and manage compelling, audience-specific content across digital and physical channels (intranet, email, video, web, social media, central innovation channel) to support CTO communications and organizational priorities.
• Design and execute engagement campaigns, support leadership communications (e.g., Town Halls, Communities of Practice, R D Conferences, Innovation Accelerator), and collaborate with Talent Management and business leaders to strengthen associate engagement through connection and culture.
• Partner with Communications, Brand, Marketing, and enabling functions to collaborate and align messaging, develop toolkits, and support consistent storytelling across global teams.

Benefits

• Comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• Bonus/incentive pay eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree