Illumina
Senior Director, Corporate and CEO Communications
Illumina, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Senior Director, Corporate and CEO Communications
Location: CaliforniaSalary: USD 125,000 - 150,000Be among the first applicants.At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world-changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.Position Summary:
Illumina is looking for a Senior Director, Corporate and CEO Communications to lead a global team of approximately twenty, responsible for developing and executing a well-aligned, proactive and opportunistic communications strategy to drive and grow awareness about the power of genomics/multiomics. We look to position our customers as heroes, and the messaging and storytelling to highlight the doctors, patients, and researchers who use our products to accomplish advancements in medicine and science is of critical importance.You will be responsible for ensuring that the enterprise as well as each of Illumina’s executive leaders are supported with a comprehensive communications strategy that reaches both internal and external stakeholders. Each communications plan will align with our corporate strategic imperatives and be designed with global reach and maximum impact in mind. This role will work with the team to position senior executives as world-class thought leaders in genomics and healthcare across top-tier media outlets and high-profile speaking engagements and will manage ongoing and emerging issues with the potential to impact Illumina’s reputation.In addition to leading the team, the Senior Director, Corporate and CEO Communications will serve as the CEO’s communication partner, building communications strategy, CEO’s voice application and working with center of excellence partners to execute across internal and external channels.Reporting to our Chief People Officer, the Corporate Communications organization is a highly collaborative and creative team. Every day, we work to connect our ~9500 global employees to our mission and our strategy, and we want to share that incredible mission, passion, and strategy externally too.Role Responsibilities:
Communications Strategy
Develop a global communications strategy and framework that supports enterprise-wide, functional level and regional activities.Manage enterprise crisis management communication working externally with strategic communication partners.Direct the creation and execution of integrated internal communications strategies across corporate, regional and business unit leadership.Lead thought leadership development for our executives.Develop relationships and provide strategic counsel and expertise to leaders and their teams on communications needs.CEO Communications
Craft compelling content on behalf of the CEO that drives Illumina’s corporate positioning and brand.Draft concise yet thorough briefing materials used to prepare the CEO for engagements.Lead the global Communications Leadership Team.Lead the team to develop strategic communications platforms for Illumina’s executives.Lead our global media relations and social media teams.Communications Excellence
Accountable for the creation of a connected brand across touchpoints.Build Illumina’s reputation as a driver of positive progress in genomics.Accountable for the creation of a unified corporate voice and messaging.Identify and promote opportunities across the organization to leverage content.Provide ongoing and meaningful measurement reports to determine communication effectiveness.Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations or a related field and a minimum of 15 years previous experience in a communications role or related field.Background in healthcare, life sciences, biology or genetics or equivalent knowledge strongly preferred.Experience must include:
Working directly with CEOs / senior executives.Leading a global communications team.Writing, editing and proofreading technical information.Change communication (including reorganizations, crisis communications).Leading both internal and external communications functions.10+ years effective team leadership.Experience developing global communications strategy and flawless execution.The ideal candidate will have demonstrated strengths in:
Collaboration and teamwork.Building a best-in-class organization.Strategic, global thinking, planning, and decision making.Confident, independent interactions with senior management.Commitment to quality and attention to detail.Responsiveness, multi-tasking and balancing customer demands.Ability to calmly respond to the unexpected.Excellent presentation and speaking skills.Accountability for results.Location:
The successful candidate will work at HQ in San Diego.At Illumina, we strive to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace by cultivating an environment in which everyone contributes to our mission.
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Location: CaliforniaSalary: USD 125,000 - 150,000Be among the first applicants.At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world-changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.Position Summary:
Illumina is looking for a Senior Director, Corporate and CEO Communications to lead a global team of approximately twenty, responsible for developing and executing a well-aligned, proactive and opportunistic communications strategy to drive and grow awareness about the power of genomics/multiomics. We look to position our customers as heroes, and the messaging and storytelling to highlight the doctors, patients, and researchers who use our products to accomplish advancements in medicine and science is of critical importance.You will be responsible for ensuring that the enterprise as well as each of Illumina’s executive leaders are supported with a comprehensive communications strategy that reaches both internal and external stakeholders. Each communications plan will align with our corporate strategic imperatives and be designed with global reach and maximum impact in mind. This role will work with the team to position senior executives as world-class thought leaders in genomics and healthcare across top-tier media outlets and high-profile speaking engagements and will manage ongoing and emerging issues with the potential to impact Illumina’s reputation.In addition to leading the team, the Senior Director, Corporate and CEO Communications will serve as the CEO’s communication partner, building communications strategy, CEO’s voice application and working with center of excellence partners to execute across internal and external channels.Reporting to our Chief People Officer, the Corporate Communications organization is a highly collaborative and creative team. Every day, we work to connect our ~9500 global employees to our mission and our strategy, and we want to share that incredible mission, passion, and strategy externally too.Role Responsibilities:
Communications Strategy
Develop a global communications strategy and framework that supports enterprise-wide, functional level and regional activities.Manage enterprise crisis management communication working externally with strategic communication partners.Direct the creation and execution of integrated internal communications strategies across corporate, regional and business unit leadership.Lead thought leadership development for our executives.Develop relationships and provide strategic counsel and expertise to leaders and their teams on communications needs.CEO Communications
Craft compelling content on behalf of the CEO that drives Illumina’s corporate positioning and brand.Draft concise yet thorough briefing materials used to prepare the CEO for engagements.Lead the global Communications Leadership Team.Lead the team to develop strategic communications platforms for Illumina’s executives.Lead our global media relations and social media teams.Communications Excellence
Accountable for the creation of a connected brand across touchpoints.Build Illumina’s reputation as a driver of positive progress in genomics.Accountable for the creation of a unified corporate voice and messaging.Identify and promote opportunities across the organization to leverage content.Provide ongoing and meaningful measurement reports to determine communication effectiveness.Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations or a related field and a minimum of 15 years previous experience in a communications role or related field.Background in healthcare, life sciences, biology or genetics or equivalent knowledge strongly preferred.Experience must include:
Working directly with CEOs / senior executives.Leading a global communications team.Writing, editing and proofreading technical information.Change communication (including reorganizations, crisis communications).Leading both internal and external communications functions.10+ years effective team leadership.Experience developing global communications strategy and flawless execution.The ideal candidate will have demonstrated strengths in:
Collaboration and teamwork.Building a best-in-class organization.Strategic, global thinking, planning, and decision making.Confident, independent interactions with senior management.Commitment to quality and attention to detail.Responsiveness, multi-tasking and balancing customer demands.Ability to calmly respond to the unexpected.Excellent presentation and speaking skills.Accountability for results.Location:
The successful candidate will work at HQ in San Diego.At Illumina, we strive to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace by cultivating an environment in which everyone contributes to our mission.
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