Senior Director, Corporate Communications

Senior Director, Corporate Communications

Directly reporting the President & Chief Executive Officer, the Senior Director of Corporate Communications will be a key strategic partner to the CEO and will be a member of the CEO's executive leadership team. The successful candidate will be an accomplished storyteller with the ability to simplify the complexity of genomics for a broad audience. The role will be responsible for the development and implementation of PacBio's global communication strategies and programs in support of achieving PacBio's mission of Enabling the Promise of Genomics to Better Human Health. This includes communications strategies and programs geared toward all stakeholders including customers, investors, employees, board members and the public. Ideally, the candidate will be based at our corporate headquarters in Menlo Park, California.

Key Responsibilities :

• Serve as a strong cross-functional partner across the organization to support business goals by developing and executing a global communications strategy and key messages that enhance PacBio's reputation, strengthen the brand, and create value for shareholders.
• Lead internal communications programs that inspire employees and connect business objectives to PacBio's mission.
• Drive global media relations efforts to share PacBio's story across business, customer, consumer, investor, and policymaker audiences.
• Oversee the strategy, writing, editing, and approvals process for press releases, social media content, and other corporate communications materials.
• Support the implementation of the Company's investor relations program, including developing key investor messages, collaborating on quarterly earnings scripts, and engaging directly with investors.
• Build and manage executive thought leadership initiatives, including media opportunities, speaking engagements, and social media presence; prepare executives for public appearances.
• Communicate program updates, metrics, and milestones to key Company leaders.
• Partner with the Marketing organization to align and implement communications strategies for the Company's brand and products, both internally and externally.
• Identify, prioritize, and allocate resources - including external agencies and consultants - and oversee progress to ensure delivery of organizational objectives.
• Provide internal communications support for major milestones, initiatives, and programs, as needed.

Qualifications :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required :

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Non-Field Based Employees are required to be onsite Monday-Thursday (Friday work from home). Depending on the role, some employees may be required to be 100% onsite.

You may be required from time to time to visit and work at PacBio locations and for such times as the Company considers necessary for the proper performance of your duties.

All listed tasks and responsibilities are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional tasks and responsibilities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability, gender identity, and sexual orientation.

Salary Range : $225,300.00 - $337,900.00

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact us at 650-521-8000, or careers@pacificbiosciences.com for assistance.