Senior Communications Manager

Burlington, MA (On-site)

$114K/yr – $171K/yrFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Description

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma.
Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.
This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.
Your Role
The Communications Business Partner Americas will be responsible for developing and executing the regional communications strategy, ensuring alignment with global Life Science business objectives and corporate communications. This role will serve as the key communications partner for Commercial Americas leaders and their teams, managing both internal and external communications initiatives that drive engagement, brand positioning, and business success.
The ideal candidate is a strategic communicator with strong leadership skills, able to navigate a matrixed organization, influence stakeholders, and manage premium, high-end events.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Communications & Leadership:
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive Americas communications strategy aligned with global Life Science and corporate priorities.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to Commercial Americas leaders, providing strategic communication counsel and support.
  • Manage and deliver premium, high-impact events that strengthen brand positioning, engage key stakeholders, and create measurable business value.
Internal Communications
  • Develop and execute internal communication plans to engage and align Americas employees with business objectives.
  • Support leadership communications, including executive messaging, town halls, and strategic announcements.
  • Drive engagement initiatives that enhance culture, collaboration, and motivation across Americas.
Global Communications & Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Support the Global Communication strategy and agenda by delivering internal/external content.
  • Oversee regional PR, media relations, and thought leadership programs to strengthen brand positioning in alignment with global branding and messaging.
  • Manage content development for external channels, including social media, press releases, and events in collaboration with External Communications.
  • Collaborate with Corporate Communications to ensure brand consistency and maximize external visibility.
  • Serve as the key liaison between Americas Commercial teams and Corporate Communications, ensuring smooth coordination of messaging and initiatives.
  • Partner with Marcom, HR, and other business functions to amplify key campaigns and announcements.
  • Engage with external agencies and vendors as needed to support regional communications projects.
Who You Are
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Business, or a related field.
  • 5-7+ years of experience in corporate communications, in the life sciences, healthcare, or pharmaceutical industries.
  • Strong executive presence with the ability to influence and build relationships across all levels.
  • Experience in managing crisis communications and change management initiatives.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
  • High adaptability and ability to work in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
  • Creative mindset with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.
Role based in MA
Pay Range for this position: $114,200- $171,400. The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.
What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!
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MilliporeSigma

Together with our colleagues, customers and stakeholders, we impact life and health with science. Before researchers can make scientific breakthroughs, they must have access to state-of-the-art tools, services and expertise to perform experiments and engineer new products. That’s where we come in. We offer one of the broadest portfolios in the industry for scientists, best-in-class products for pharmaceutical development and manufacturing, and a fully integrated service organization to support CDMO and contract testing across traditional and novel modalities. Our vision is a world where our innovative products, services and digital offerings help create solutions for people globally and a sustainable future for generations to come.The life science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, operates as MilliporeSigma in the US and Canada. Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany is a global science and technology company with around 60,000 employees in more than 66 countries. Intended only for US/CA visitors.

Founded in 1951
Burlington, Massachusetts, USA
11K employees (286 in marketing)