Head of Employee Communications, Engagement, Diversity & Inclusion and Change

<p> </p><p>Work Location: Burlington, Massachusetts<br>Shift: No<br>Department: LS-CM Communications & Portfolio Branding<br>Recruiter: Lizi Masuko</p><p> </p><p><br><strong>This information is for internals only. Please do not share outside of the organization.</strong></p><br><p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>Your role:</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">You will lead the strategy and execution of internal communications, employee engagement, D&I, and change initiatives across Life Science.

Shaping a Center of Excellence for Change in Life Science, your role involves developing scalable tools, playbooks, and training for global deployment. Working closely with Leadership, HR, and Communications, you will guide cross-functional teams to translate strategy into actionable programs, delivering on time and within budget with measurable gains in engagement, adoption, and an inclusive culture.

At the heart of your mission is building trust, bringing clarity, and crafting a compelling employee experience that accelerates strategic change.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>Who you are:</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>Minimum requirements:</strong></span></p><ul type="disc"><li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Bachelor’s degree. </span></li><li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">15+ years’ experience in internal communications, change management, and/or employee engagement in a global organization, Life Science experience preferred.</span></li><li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Proven, hands-on leadership of cross-functional teams in matrix environments; excels at influencing senior stakeholders.</span></li><li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Strategic thinker with a practical, result-driven leadership style; comfortable guiding ambiguity to concrete outcomes.</span></li><li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; multilingual capabilities a plus.</span></li><li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Data-driven mindset with ability to translate metrics into actionable improvements.</span></li><li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Experienced in building and scaling a Center of Excellence for change management, with tools, playbooks, and training.</span></li><li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Familiar with DEI concepts and inclusive communication practices; able to embed belonging into daily work.</span></li><li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Collaborative partner to senior leaders, HR, Communications, and global functions across regions and languages.</span></li></ul><p style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Preferred requirements:</span></strong></p><ul><li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Master's degree or higher.</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Pay Range for this position: $180,400 - $270,600</span></p><div><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors.

Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites.

For more information click <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://careers.emdgroup.com/us/en/benefits">here</a></span>.</span></div><br><p>The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately.

The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination.</p><p> </p>