Vice President of Enterprise Communications

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Vice President of Enterprise Communications to lead our global communications strategy in a dynamic and evolving life sciences, applied markets, and diagnostics company. Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President of Transformation, this senior leader will head a global team of approx. 18 employees dispersed across various regions, driving communication efforts that support growth, transformation, and engagement across the organization. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in fostering a growth mindset and driving communication strategies through complex enterprise-wide transformations.

As a key member of the executive leadership team, the VP of Enterprise Communications will oversee a broad scope that includes corporate, financial/M&A, business, and employee communications, media relations/PR, community relations, and annual ESG initiatives. This leader will play a crucial role in aligning teams across a matrixed global organization, ensuring our communication efforts resonate with employees, customers, investors, and industry partners.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Communications Leadership 

• Develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy that aligns with the company’s mission, values, and growth goals.

• Drive a consistent brand message that enhances our reputation and market positioning within the life sciences and diagnostics industries.

• Lead communications planning and execution for enterprise-wide transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment and engagement across global teams.

Corporate, Financial, and M&A Communications 

•  Manage all corporate and financial communications, including messaging around mergers and acquisitions, to ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment with corporate objectives.

•  Collaborate with executive leaders and the finance team to communicate business updates, quarterly results, and growth plans effectively to internal and external stakeholders.

Enterprise Transformation 

•  Act as a key architect in the company’s transformation narrative, clearly articulating strategic goals and changes across the organization.

•  Develop targeted communication plans that drive understanding and adoption of transformation objectives, ensuring clear, consistent messaging throughout the organization.

•  Work cross-functionally with senior leaders to anticipate change impacts and tailor communications to meet the needs of diverse audiences.

Employee and Business Communications 

•   Lead internal communications to ensure clear, consistent messaging across all levels of the organization.

•   Build a best-in-class internal communications strategy that fosters a growth mindset and supports employee engagement, DEI, and talent development.

Media Relations and Community Engagement 

•  Develop and maintain relationships with industry media, serve as a primary spokesperson, and manage PR efforts to enhance our public image.

•  Oversee community relations and manage partnerships with the Agilent Foundation, ensuring alignment with our corporate social responsibility goals.

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting 

• Lead annual ESG communications, collaborating with relevant departments to accurately report on our sustainability, social responsibility, and governance initiatives.

• Ensure that ESG reports and related messaging effectively communicate our commitment to responsible and ethical practices to stakeholders.

Crisis and Change Communication 

• Oversee crisis communication planning and response, ensuring readiness to address potential issues swiftly and effectively.

•  Lead change communications for complex projects, including M&A activity, technology implementations, and organizational restructuring, ensuring employees and stakeholders are well-informed and supported.

Personal Attributes

• Strategic and Growth-Oriented – Consistently seeks new opportunities to enhance messaging and reach.

• Adaptable and Resilient – Thrives in dynamic environments and is comfortable with ambiguity and change.

• Collaborative Influencer – Skilled at building relationships and aligning cross-functional teams around common goals.

• Results-Driven Leader – Sets and achieves ambitious targets for communication impact and engagement.

Leadership Expectations

• Create Clarity Synthesize the complex for others.

• Generate Energy Inspire optimism and growth across the company.

• Deliver Success Be