Communications Senior Manager

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Our goal at Thermo Fisher Scientific is to support customers in advancing healthcare and environmental protection.

How You Will Make an Impact

Compose and implement communication strategies for Thermo Fisher's Specialty Diagnostics business, covering Transplant Diagnostics and Clinical Diagnostics, to ensure clear, aligned, and impactful messaging for diverse audiences. These businesses are pivotal in supporting critical scientific and healthcare milestones—from early diagnosis and patient monitoring to transplant compatibility and women’s health, including preeclampsia testing. Our specialty diagnostics solutions are vital for improving patient outcomes and advocating for global public health.

What This Role Is About

Lead communication strategy and execution for businesses within SDG, including Transplant Diagnostics and Clinical Diagnostics, emphasizing the significance of our scientific advancements.

Develop and guide cohesive internal and external communication plans to engage colleagues, customers, and patients effectively. Collaborate with Thermo Fisher Scientific Communications team to improve strategy and storytelling.

If you're passionate about meaningful work and committed to fostering an atmosphere of trust and transparency, we encourage you to become part of our team.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and implement communications strategies to inform, align, and engage employees across specialty diagnostics, transplant diagnostics and clinical diagnostics

• Lead divisional communications programs and channels, including town halls, leadership forums, change communications and employee campaigns

• Support strategic change communications across teams and functions

• Lead patient-facing communications efforts, including message development and cross-channel coordination

• Step into the role of primary communicator for the transplant diagnostics patient advocacy program, working with internal and external customers to share patient stories and boost community engagement.

• Lead external communications alongside Corporate and Group PR teams, covering media relations and thought leadership

• Work closely with outside agencies and support issues management when needed

• Build clear, cohesive messaging frameworks and content across formats (presentations, videos, articles, talking points, etc.)

• Track and report on communications metrics to inform and improve future communications strategy

What You’ll Bring

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or a related field

• Bringing 7+ years of experience in internal and external communications within a complex, global corporate environment

• Experience in life sciences, diagnostics or healthcare, preferred

• Demonstrated success in patient communications and advocacy engagement

• Proven experience managing public relations and media outreach, including agency collaboration

• Experience supporting senior leaders and cross-functional initiatives

Skills and Strengths

• Strategic approach with the ability to align communication goals to business outcomes

• Proficient writing and storytelling abilities, capable of simplifying intricate subjects into compelling and understandable narratives

• Recognized as a trusted advisor and collaborative partner across levels and teams

• Experienced in building and delivering coordinated communications strategies from concept through execution

• Able to adapt in fast-paced environments, lead through ambiguity, and support change communications

• Comfortable navigating complex situations and managing sensitive topics with integrity

• Equally strong in strategy and execution—able to see the big picture while managing tactical detail

• Brings a sense of ownership, urgency and responsiveness to daily work

• Open to feedback and committed to continuous learning and development

• Proficient with tools such as Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Viva Engage, OpenReel, Poppulo, and social media platforms

• Willing to travel domestically and internationally as needed

• Proficient in English

Why Join Us?

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Within Specialty Diagnostics, we are committed to transforming patient care through precise, efficient, and innovative specialty diagnostics solutions—and to doing work that has a clear and meaningful impact on health outcomes.

Join us and discover a career with purpose—where your voice matters, and your work makes a difference.

Compensation and Benefits

This position may be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and individual performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package for U.S. colleagues includes:

• Choice of national medical, dental, and vision plans, including health incentive programs

• Paid time off (minimum 120 hours/year), 10 paid holidays, and parental leave

• Retirement savings plan with company match and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

• Commuter benefits, tuition reimbursement and employee assistance programs

• Life and disability coverage in accordance with company policy

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $130,000.00–$160,000.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards