United States onlyJob Description
Agilent is seeking an experienced Head of External Communications to lead our global external-communications strategy in a dynamic and evolving life-sciences, applied markets, and diagnostics company. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Enterprise Communications, this leader will build a global team dispersed across various regions, driving external-communications efforts that ensure consistent messaging across all platforms to maintain and enhance the company’s brand and reputation — and that are consistent with Agilent’s goals and values.
The ideal candidate will have a growth mindset and drive external-communications strategies while through a complex enterprise-wide transformation.
As a member of the Enterprise Communications leadership team, the Head of External Communications will be accountable for a broad scope that includes external, analyst and investor communications, M&A, media relations/PR, crisis communications, and annual ESG initiatives.
This leader will play a critical role in ensuring Agilent is telling its story externally to customers, investors, and industry partners.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement a comprehensive external-communications strategy that aligns with the company’s mission, values, and growth goals.
Develop and drive a consistent brand message that enhances our reputation and market positioning within the life-sciences and diagnostics industries.
Develop all external and financial communications — including messaging to investors and analysts, as well as 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 external stakeholders.
Develop targeted communication plans that tell Agilent’s story externally, ensuring clear, consistent messaging.
Work cross-functionally with senior leaders to anticipate change impacts and tailor communications to meet the needs of external audiences.
Develop annual ESG communications, collaborating with relevant departments to accurately report on our sustainability, social responsibility, and governance initiatives to convey Agilent’s commitment to responsible and ethical practices.
Develop crisis-communication strategy to ensure readiness for potential issues swiftly and effectively.
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 external-communications impact and engagement.
Leadership Expectations
Create Clarity: Synthesize the complex for others.
Generate Energy: Inspire optimism and growth across the company.
Deliver Success: Be limitless and globally minded to make things happen.
Demonstrate Presence: Exhibit self-awareness and a leadership presence.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Business, or a related field; an advanced degree is preferred.
10+ years of experience in external communications, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within life sciences, applied markets, or diagnostics sectors.
Proven experience in building and driving external-communications programs — ideally within complex, highly matrixed organizations that are continuously changing.
Demonstrated expertise in building and executing global external-communications strategies that inform and inspire myriad audiences, including analysts and investors, customers, and members of the media.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to distill complex information into compelling messages for external audiences.
Strong leadership and team management skills, with a collaborative approach and ability to influence across functions and levels.
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