Own and coordinate regional Americas communications efforts, balancing executive messaging, internal alignment, and external branding to drive cross-functional impact and measurable business value.

Regional Communications Ownership: Develop strategic plans and counsel Commercial Americas leaders on messaging and positioning across internal and external audiences.
Executive and Stakeholder Influence: Shape leadership communications, events, and thought leadership to strengthen brand and business outcomes.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Align with Corporate Communications, Marcom, HR, and External Partners to amplify campaigns and maintain brand consistency.

Job Description

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.

Requirements

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.
Role based in MA or St Louis

Preferred

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.

Benefits

health insurance
paid time off (PTO)
retirement contributions
other perquisites

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)

www.sigmaaldrich.com