Manager, Corporate Communications

Bio-Rad Laboratories; Hercules (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Fertility stipend

401k + profit sharing

Employee stock purchase program

Mental health platform

Learning & development

Student debt relief

Pet insurance

Wellness challenges

Paid time off

ERGs

Job summary

Bio‑Rad Laboratories seeks a Manager of Corporate Communications based in Hercules, CA. You will build employee-facing and external campaigns and serve as a strategic communications partner to key executives.

You will support major company events, develop scalable communications channels and materials for a growing global organization, and collaborate cross-functionally on change management and senior leadership messaging.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in Life Sciences, Diagnostics or BioTech preferred.
• Experience in communications strategy and planning.
• Executive communications and counsel.
• Strong writing and storytelling skills with ability to translate complex topics into clear messaging.
• Change management communications.
• Situational awareness and executive presence.

Responsibilities

• Develop audience-first communications campaigns and initiatives that connect Bio‑Rad employees to the mission, business and each other.
• Provide strategic communications partnership and counsel to key executives.
• Partner cross-functionally on targeted public relations and external communications strategies and initiatives.
• Support company-wide events, including quarterly town halls, sales meetings, and other large-scale gatherings.
• Work cross-functionally to build and enhance internal communications channels.
• Develop communications materials and strategy for large-scale change management projects.

Job description

Bio‑Rad Laboratories is seeking a Manager of Corporate Communications. You will build and launch employee-facing and external campaigns, serve as a strategic communications partner to key executives, support major company events, and develop communications channels and materials that scale with a growing, global organization.

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Develop audience-first communications campaigns and initiatives that connect Bio‑Rad employees to the mission, business and each other.
• Provide strategic communications partnership and counsel to key executives.
• Partner cross‑functionally on targeted public relations and external communications strategies and initiatives.
• Support company‑wide events, including quarterly town halls, sales meetings, and other large‑scale gatherings.
• Work cross‑functionally to build and enhance internal communications channels.
• Develop communications materials and strategy for large‑scale change management projects.

What You Bring:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or related field.
• Work Experience: 7+ years of experience. Experience in Life Sciences, Diagnostics or BioTech preferred.
• Communications strategy and planning.
• Executive communications and counsel.
• Strong writing and storytelling skills. Ability to translate complex topics into clear, compelling messaging.
• Change management communications.
• Situational awareness and executive presence.

Location:

This position must be based in Hercules, CA and requires the employee to be located within commuting distance of the office.

Total Rewards Package:

At Bio‑Rad, we're empowered by our purpose and recognize that our employees are as well. That's why we offer a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Program that provides value, quality, and inclusivity while satisfying the diverse needs of our evolving workforce. Bio‑Rad's robust offerings serve to enrich the overall health, wealth, and wellbeing of our employees and their families through the various stages of an employee's work and life cycle.

Benefits:

We're proud to offer a variety of options, including competitive medical plans for you and your family, free HSA funds, a new fertility offering with stipend, group life and disability, paid parental leave, 401k plus profit sharing, an employee stock purchase program, a new upgraded and streamlined mental health platform, extensive learning and development opportunities, education benefits, student debt relief program, pet insurance, wellness challenges and support, paid time off, Employee Resource Groups (ERG's), and more!

Compensation:

The estimated base salary range for this position is $137,600 to $189,200 at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors. This position is eligible for a variable annual bonus, which is dependent upon achievement of your individual objectives and Company performance.

Who We Are:

For 70 years, Bio‑Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high-quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Bio‑Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe. Here, you are supported by leadership to build your career and are empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see.

EEO Statement:

Bio‑Rad is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds. Veterans, people with physical or mental disabilities, and people of all race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin and citizenship status are encouraged to apply.

Agency Non-Solicitation:

Bio‑Rad does not accept agency resumes, unless the agency has been authorized by a Bio‑Rad Recruiting Representative. Please do not submit resumes unless authorized to do so. Bio‑Rad will not pay for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.