Executive and Group Communications Lead, Diagnostics and Genomics Group

Job Description

Agilent is seeking an energetic, creative, strategic, and experienced communications professional to fill the role of Business and Executive Communications Program Manager. Reporting to the vice president of global communications and public affairs, the person selected for this role will be responsible for supporting communications strategies and tactics highlighting the work of the Diagnostics and Genomics Group (DGG), a strategically important business unit for Agilent. In addition, the Business and Executive Communications program manager will help advance the company’s corporate narrative and serve as a strategic communications partner to the executive leading DGG.

Your work with the DGG team will serve to engage, inform, and energize the organization in what is considered to be an essential role in the organization. In addition, the individual selected for this position will also be called on occasionally to provide executive communications support for other Agilent executives and collaborate closely with other members of the Global Communications organization on companywide communications strategies and tactics.

Responsibilities

• Help define the communications strategies and initiatives that support DGG plans and programs.

• Serve as the lead communicator for major DGG news and activities.

• Work closely with the president of the DGG business unit to determine the content and approach that will help tell the DGG story and share important business information in a compelling, engaging manner.

• Serve as a strategic adviser to key executives on messaging, tone, and speaker delivery, focusing on messaging relevant for the business unit and the companywide employee audience as well.

• Understand the strategic objectives for the organization and develop materials that are conveyed in the “voice” of its leadership.

• Serve as the business unit’s acknowledged communications expert providing guidance and counsel for senior leadership.

• Opportunistically seek potential thought leadership opportunities for the organization to help further the Agilent story with external audiences.

• Develop and drive ongoing communications programs to engage DGG employees.

• Coordinate activities and share communications plans with the Global Communications team to ensure consistent messaging and story development while looking for opportunities to leverage other programs within the group.

• Development of PowerPoint presentations, video scripts, social media postings and other written materials to support the business unit. This may also include Q&A documents, website content, executive talking points, fact sheets, and other materials.

• Prepare company spokespeople for media interviews and other engagements, including training spokespeople, as needed.

• Successfully measure the progress, results, and impact of communications efforts.

Location: Must be commutable to Santa Clara, CA site.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of PR/communications/executive communications experience.

• Exceptional written and verbal communications skills.

• Strong presence as a trusted communications advisor to top executives.

• Ability to achieve positive results in a dynamic environment, often on short deadlines.

• Experience managing business issues and navigating/synthesizing various viewpoints.

• Ability to understand Agilent business objectives and convey the unique value of the Agilent corporate story and culture to a broad set of audiences.

• Strong Microsoft PowerPoint skills and the ability to develop outstanding executive presentations.

• Must be able to simultaneously focus on the big picture strategies, tactical details, and driving results.

• A strong team player with a record of success working cross-functionally and influencing teams.

• Skilled at translating complex topics into compelling, digestible stories.

• Experience executing coordinated, impactful communications strategies and programs.

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule. It includes the option to work remotely. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least October 7, 2024 or until the job is no longer posted.

The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $160,291.00 - $250,455.00/yr plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations

Agilent Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We value diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, religion or religious creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, local law, ordinance, or regulation and will not be discriminated against on these bases. Agilent Technologies, Inc., is committed to diversity in the workplace and strives to support candidates with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance with any part of the application or interview process or have questions about workplace accessibility, please email [email protected] or contact +1-262-754-5030. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please visit www.agilent.com/en/accessibility.

Travel RequiredOccasional

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DurationNo End Date

Job FunctionCommunications