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The Role
Lead internal communications for the Research organization: build frameworks, governance, and templates; develop executive and employee communications; run engagement programs, change communications, and events; gather employee insights and measure communications effectiveness while partnering closely with senior leaders.
Summary Generated by Built In
Our client, a world leader in biotechnology and life sciences, is looking for a “Principal Manager - Internal Communications” based out of South San Francisco, CA (Hybrid).
Rate: $90-$100/hr on W2 (DOE)
Job Duration: Long-Term Contract (Possibility Of Extension)
Company Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Sick Leave, 401K
Summary:
In this role, you will be building foundational communications infrastructure and drive high impact employee and executive communications across the Research organization. The position combines strategic planning with hands on delivery and requires strong partnership with senior leaders.
Responsibilities:
• Build communication frameworks, governance, templates, and best practices.
• Develop communication strategies that clarify complex scientific/business priorities.
• Lead executive communications (messaging, narratives, town halls).
• Drive employee engagement programs, leadership forums, and high visibility events.
• Create communication plans supporting organizational priorities and milestones.
• Gather employee insights and translate them into actionable recommendations.
• Support change communications and organizational evolution.
• Introduce modern communication practices and measure effectiveness.
Required Qualifications:
• BA/BS and 10+ years in internal communications within complex, matrixed organizations.
• Experience supporting scientific, research, biotech, or pharma environments.
• Expertise in strategic communications, executive communications, and employee engagement.
• Strong project management and ability to influence senior leaders.
• Comfortable operating at both strategic and execution levels.
Preferred:
• Experience in change communications, consulting, or life sciences.
• Experience designing large scale employee engagement programs.
Skills Required
- BA/BS degree and 10+ years in internal communications within complex, matrixed organizations.
- Experience supporting scientific, research, biotech, or pharmaceutical environments.
- Expertise in strategic communications, executive communications, and employee engagement.
- Strong project management skills and ability to influence senior leaders.
- Comfortable operating at both strategic and execution levels.
- Experience in change communications, consulting, or life sciences.
- Experience designing large-scale employee engagement programs.
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The Company
What We Do
Dawar Consulting Inc. is a professional services and staff augmentation firm specializing in IT consulting, workforce solutions, and HCM/HRIS services. They provide technology and business consulting, project delivery, and IT support to help clients achieve their strategic goals. With expertise across IT, Engineering, and Finance, they deliver best-in-class workforce solutions and innovative strategies to drive operational efficiency and business success.
