Senior Manager, Internal Communications

The Opportunity

The Genentech Employee Communications and Engagement team (ECE) within the Corporate Communications team is seeking an experienced communications professional who is passionate about developing and implementing communication strategies to drive business performance, employee engagement and organizational culture. The right individual must be an effective communicator, a strong collaborator and have the ability to influence and advise stakeholders at all levels of the organization. This individual will work closely with executive and external communication teams, stakeholders, and partners to lead internal communication campaigns, change management communication, and cultural engagement efforts; develop innovative ways to engage employees and inspire them to action; write clear and exceptional communications, business update presentations, narratives and talking points.

This role offers a unique opportunity for the ideal candidate to drive the internal communications strategy across the Genentech organization. The successful candidate will work with executive leaders and cross-functional colleagues to deliver best-in-class employee communications in support of the organization's vision and mission.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage assigned communications projects.

• Develop high-quality internal communications content and materials, including newsletters, intranet content, executive communications, and presentations.

• Support organization-wide initiatives by producing internal articles, partnering on employee events, developing digital and multimedia stories, and delivering communications plans and campaigns.

• Lead internal communication efforts during times of change, crisis, or transition, ensuring timely and transparent messaging.

• Manage and optimize internal communication channels (e.g., intranet, email, social media).

• Serve as a key communication and engagement advisor and a steward of the culture, staying current on communication trends.

• Work fluidly across the ECE team and Corporate Communications department to support special projects.

Skills / Abilities

• Core Knowledge/Expertise

  • Experience in corporate communications, employee engagement, and channel optimization; skilled in developing and implementing communication strategies, managing complex projects, and strong writing/storytelling.

• Strategic Agility & Innovation

  • Ability to lead and envision strategies, think analytically, prioritize, simplify, challenge the status quo, and introduce new ideas; possesses a creative and agile mindset with high ethical standards.

• Influencing, Partnering & Leadership

  • Demonstrated experience in influencing without authority, building collaborative relationships, and contributing to department strategy and processes; embodies leadership commitments.

• Decision Making, Problem Solving, and Managing Change

  • Skilled at effective prioritization, navigating ambiguity, making autonomous decisions, and leading others through change with strategic thinking.

• Feedback & Coaching & Investing in Others

  • Contributes to a positive team culture, identifies learning opportunities, seeks and offers feedback, and mentors junior team members.

Who you are:

• Bachelor's Degree

• You have at least 8 years of previous communications or public relations experience

• Extensive experience developing messaging and communications strategies and plans in support of business goals, initiatives and internal events

• Solid experience in communications design and advanced presentation development skills.

• Proven ability to provide strategic communications counsel to senior leaders, orchestrating high-visibility executive presentations, and developing brand identity.

• Solid understanding of internal communications and employee engagement, channels and event management

• Expertise in building and executing complex strategies and programs for employees, events and campaigns

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience gained in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related industry

• Previous corporate communications, communications agency or marketing experience

This role requires a presence at our South San Francisco Genentech Campus

Relocation benefits are NOT offered on this posting.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of South San Francisco, CA is $139,000/yr to $258,100/yr. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Benefits

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