As the Genentech Research & Early Development (gRED) Research communication specialist (contract), you will implement communications strategies for the gRED Research organization to drive awareness, business performance, organizational culture, and employee engagement. You must be an effective communicator, a strong collaborator, and comfortable leveraging various digital tools to build our internal communications capabilities.
This role offers a unique opportunity for the ideal candidate to support internal research communications while working to implement best-in-class organizational communications practices.
This position reports to the Head of Communications for gRED Research. Major Responsibilities:
● Provide well-written, researched, validated, clear, and consistent business communications on various topics spanning organizational announcements, leadership communication, meeting presentations, multimedia, scripts, key messages, and talking points.
● Support the execution of the redesigned intranet by migrating existing sites to gSites
● Execute communications in support of change management.
Qualifications:
● BS/BA required
Experience:
● 2 - 5 years of experience in a communications role in a large, matrixed healthcare organization
● Experience with Adobe suite of creative tools
● Experience with Google suite
● Strong understanding of internal communications, employee engagement, and channel management
● Expert-level writing skills
To be successful, the research Communications Specialist must:
● Have a clear impact/results orientation and ability to set dynamic, compelling communications.
● Have a passion for company culture and creating a unique and differentiated employee experience
● Translate scientific research into communications suitable for a broad audience
● Demonstrate change management communications experience
● Demonstrate experience developing employee communications plans and campaigns, including knowing how to use creative design effectively.
● Experience in leveraging communications technology platforms to deliver compelling communications content
● Have outstanding communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal. Highly effective at distilling complex and sometimes voluminous content into clear, concise, and engaging communications
● Demonstrate strong consulting skills with the ability to assimilate business needs and circumstances and effectively advise others quickly
● Showcase time management and organizational skills. Consistently executes multiple, and sometimes competing, activities and complex projects to a high-quality conclusion, on time and within budget
● Consistently act with the requisite urgency (as different circumstances may dictate more urgent communications and priorities
● Be a great team player
Who We Are
A member of the Roche Group, Genentech has been at the forefront of the biotechnology industry for more than 40 years, using human genetic information to develop novel medicines for serious and life-threatening diseases. Genentech has multiple therapies on the market for cancer & other serious illnesses.
Genentech is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital, and veteran status
This is the pay range that Magnit reasonably expects to pay for this position: $20.00/hour-$28.95/hour
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K (provided minimum eligibility hours are met)
Magnit has an ongoing commitment to the diversity and inclusion of all team members. We believe that embracing diversity leads to innovation and helps address the needs of the business. We welcome individuals from different backgrounds, experiences, and cultures to join our team. We value this diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment that celebrates these unique perspectives, allowing you to contribute to your full potential. Finally, but most importantly, we expect all team members to be treated with dignity and respect.
If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please email us at Roche.Accommodations@magnitglobal.com
