Sr Director& Corporate Communications

Bio-Rad Laboratories is seeking a visionary and strategic leader to serve as Senior Director of Corporate Communications. In this newly created role you will centralize and elevate Bio-Rad’s global communications function, shaping and executing a proactive, comprehensive internal and external communications function that inspires employees, strengthens stakeholder trust, and fosters a deep sense of pride and belonging across our global organization.

You will define and deliver an enterprise-wide communications strategy and process that clearly articulates Bio-Rad’s purpose, values, and identity through consistent and impactful narratives. Finally, you will collaborate closely with senior business leaders, agency partners, and global teams to ensure messaging is aligned, engaging, and adaptable to a rapidly evolving business landscape.

How You’ll Make An Impact:

Internal Communications

• Define and lead the global internal communications vision and strategy to ensure alignment with Bio-Rad’s mission, values, and priorities.
• Develop and execute messaging that supports clarity, change adoption, inclusion, and brand positioning—integrating new employees into Bio-Rad’s culture.
• Collaborate with Business Groups and Functional leaders to ensure managers are equipped to deliver consistent, impactful communications on critical initiatives and priorities.
• Create compelling stories that connect employees to company goals, ensuring accessibility across multiple channels, including digital platforms, intranet, and on-site.
• Embed communication strategies into key business initiatives, organizational changes, and transformation efforts.

Leadership Communications

• Advise and support the Executive Leadership Team and senior leaders to enhance visibility, align teams, and amplify Bio-Rad’s culture and business objectives.
• Create executive communications, including presentations, internal messages, videos, posts, and event scripts and maintain an editorial calendar for leadership communications.
• Oversee, prep, plan internal events such as town halls, ELT leadership forums, and key company-wide meetings.
• Partner with risk management to lead timely, clear, and consistent internal communications during incidents, prioritizing employee well-being and operational continuity.

External Communications

• Develop and oversee proactive public relations strategies, building strong relationships with media outlets, journalists, and influencers to elevate Bio-Rad’s reputation.
• Partner with Investor Relations to ensure consistent and strategic messaging across all external channels.
• Lead external crisis communication planning and execution to safeguard the company’s brand and reputation during critical events.

What You Bring:

Skills & Qualifications

• 15+ years leading internal and external communications functions, preferably within the life sciences sector and in a global context.
• Strong executive presence and influence skills with a track record of partnering with senior leaders.
• Proven ability to develop and inspire high-performing teams.
• Prior experience in healthcare preferred or related industries.
• Deep knowledge of enterprise-level communications strategy, planning, and execution.
• Proven experience coaching senior leaders, shaping their voice, and creating messaging that inspires and aligns global teams.
• Ability to distill complex topics into clear, compelling narratives tailored for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated success in leading high-performing, cross-functional, and global teams.
• Proficiency in communicating through organizational transformations, sensitive events, and high-stakes moments.
• Ability to leverage employee engagement metrics and feedback to inform strategy and measure impact.

Location: This position must be based in Hercules, California 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 $233,600 to $321,000 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.

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Legal Entity: (USA_1000)Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.