Communications Lead, Global Operations

Role Overview

• Serve as the primary communications partner to the Chief Operations and Quality Officer and Global Operations leadership team.
• Develop and execute strategic communications plans that support change initiatives, business priorities, and leadership messaging.
• Create executive-level content including, but not limited to, leadership messages, presentations, talking points, internal storytelling.
• Support leadership engagement with employees through town halls.
• Translate complex operational topics into clear, accessible messaging for internal audiences — many of whom do not regularly access computers.
• Highlight the impact of Global Operations in delivering customer value and enabling Agilent’s broader growth strategy.
• Support enterprise-wide communications through the organization’s transformation.
• Partner with business and functional leaders to ensure alignment and consistency across communications.
• Support communications related to ESG and sustainability initiatives.
• Collaborate with External Communications, Investor Relations, and broader communications team on broader ESG messaging, including annual report.
• Develop stories and communications that demonstrate Agilent’s broader sustainability goals and commitments.
• At times, support other C-suite executives and organizations.
• Explore and execute novel approaches to drive employee engagement.
• Manage sensitive and confidential information on a regular basis with the utmost discretion.
• Provide regular communications updates for operational, executive, and ad-hoc reviews.

Requirements

• 8+ years of communications and executive-communications experience.
• Exceptional written and verbal communications skills.
• Strong presence as a trusted communications adviser to top executives.
• Ability to achieve positive results in a dynamic environment, often on short deadlines.
• Experience managing business issues and navigating and synthesizing various viewpoints.
• Experience leading change and transformation communications.
• Ability to quickly understand Agilent’s business priorities to be effective.
• Strong Microsoft PowerPoint skills and the ability to develop outstanding executive presentations.
• Must be able to simultaneously focus on strategy, tactics, and driving results.
• A strong collaborator with the ability to work cross-functionally and influence teams.
• Skilled at navigating a complex, matrixed organization.
• Experience executing coordinated, impactful communications strategies and programs.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development
• Bonuses
• Stock options