Head of Communications, Leica Microsystems (f/m/d)
Core
Drive brand preference and business impact for Leica Microsystems through strategic external and internal communications, serving as a trusted partner to the President and leadership team.
Role type
Head of Communications (Operating Company Business Leader)
Builds
Integrated communications plans, leadership messaging, change advocacy, and crisis protocols for Leica Microsystems and Danaher's life sciences platform.
Domain
Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Biotechnology, Healthcare
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic communications planning, executive thought leadership, crisis and issues management, change management, team leadership and coaching, data-driven impact measurement, business acumen, stakeholder influence
Preferred skills
Experience in regulated industries, AI integration in communications, advanced degree in Communications/PR/Journalism
Technologies
AI tools for communications delivery
Responsibilities
Develop and execute integrated communications strategy; Lead leadership communications for the President; Manage change communications and advocacy; Provide crisis response and risk mitigation; Establish metrics to measure business impact; Lead and inspire the communications team
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership mandate