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Senior Manager, Corporate Communications – Research & Development

BD

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Franklin Lakes • New Jersey • United States

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Salary

💰 $143,300 - $236,500 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Develop and execute an integrated R&D communications strategy aligned with enterprise priorities and the broader corporate communications framework.
  • Serve as a communications partner to R&D leaders, helping shape messaging that supports innovation, transformation and long‑term growth.
  • Proactively identify storytelling opportunities that elevate R&D impact across internal and external channels.
  • Develop editorial‑quality content across formats and channels (company blog, internal feature stories, speeches, videos, Q&A, announcements, social media, etc.).
  • Partner with Corporate Communications colleagues to align R&D stories with potential media, thought leadership and employer brand opportunities, where appropriate.
  • Ensure consistency of voice, message discipline and brand standards across all R&D communications.
  • Measure and evaluate communications effectiveness, using insights to continuously refine strategy.
  • Work with RDLT and the Chief Technology Officer to plan, craft and deliver high‑impact communications, including town halls, video scripts, talking points, presentations, and thought leadership content.
  • Translate technical and scientific concepts into accessible, compelling stories for a variety of audiences and communication channels.
  • Provide support on messaging, tone, and positioning for sensitive or high‑visibility initiatives.
  • Lead communications strategy and execution for events and award programs, including message development, content planning, channel strategy and audience engagement.
  • Partner cross‑functionally to ensure these programs are well integrated, well promoted, and deliver measurable impact.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required with a focus in Journalism or Communications preferred
  • 5-7 years of experience in communications, journalism or corporate storytelling, with a strong portfolio of written and editorial work.
  • Demonstrated experience translating technical or scientific topics into clear, engaging and concise messaging.
  • Proven ability to support senior executives and leadership teams.
  • Strong strategic thinking combined with hands‑on execution excellence.
  • Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills with a journalistic mindset.
  • Experience leading communications for large‑scale events or enterprise programs.
  • Comfort operating in complex, matrixed organizations.
  • Experience supporting R&D, technology, innovation or scientific organizations.
Benefits
  • Annual Bonus
  • Standard LTI
  • Health and Well-being Benefits
  • Medical coverage
  • Health Savings Accounts
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Dental coverage
  • Vision coverage
  • Hospital Care Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Accidental Injury Insurance
  • Life and AD&D insurance
  • Short-term disability coverage
  • Long-term disability insurance
  • Long-term care with life insurance
  • Other Well-being Resources
  • Anxiety management program
  • Wellness incentives
  • Sleep improvement program
  • Diabetes management program
  • Virtual physical therapy
  • Emotional/mental health support programs
  • Weight management programs
  • Gastrointestinal health program
  • Substance use management program
  • Musculoskeletal surgery, cancer treatment, and bariatric surgery benefit
  • Retirement and Financial Well-being
  • BD 401(k) Plan
  • BD Deferred Compensation and Restoration Plan
  • 529 College Savings Plan
  • Financial counseling
  • Baxter Credit Union (BCU)
  • Daily Pay
  • College financial aid and application guidance
  • Life Balance Programs
  • Paid time off (PTO), including all required State leaves
  • Educational assistance/tuition reimbursement
  • MetLife Legal Plan
  • Group auto and home insurance
  • Pet insurance
  • Commuter benefits
  • Discounts on products and services
  • Academic Achievement Scholarship
  • Service Recognition Awards
  • Employer matching donation
  • Workplace accommodations
  • Other Life Balance Programs
  • Adoption assistance
  • Backup day care and eldercare
  • Support for neurodivergent adults, children, and caregivers
  • Caregiving assistance for elderly and special needs individuals
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Support for fertility, birthing, postpartum, and age-related hormonal changes
  • Leave Programs
  • Bereavement leaves
  • Military leave
  • Personal leave
  • Family and Medical Leave (FML)
  • Jury and Witness Duty Leave
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
editorial content developmentstorytellingcommunications strategymessage developmentwritingeditingcontent planningaudience engagementcommunications effectiveness measurementevent communications
Soft Skills
strategic thinkinghands-on executioncollaborationcommunicationleadership supportadaptabilitycreativityproblem-solvingattention to detailstorytelling mindset