Director, Internal Communications

QuidelOrtho

Director, Internal Communications at QuidelOrtho uniting strengths of diagnostics organizations. Leading enterprise communications and employee engagement initiatives globally.

Posted 6/13/2026full-timeRochester • California, New Jersey, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $180,233 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute the company’s internal communications strategy aligned to enterprise priorities and business objectives
Create scalable communications frameworks, governance, and operating rhythms across the organization
Ensure messaging consistency and alignment globally while enabling regional and functional relevance
Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders on employee communications and organizational messaging
Support executive leadership communications, including messaging for the CEO, ELT, and senior leaders
Develop leadership communications including talking points, organizational updates, leadership cascades, presentations, and employee messaging
Help strengthen leadership visibility, communication effectiveness, and organizational alignment
Lead communication strategies supporting organizational change, transformation initiatives, integrations, operating model evolution, and enterprise priorities
Develop change communication plans, playbooks, stakeholder messaging, FAQs, manager toolkits, and communication cascades
Partner cross-functionally to ensure employees receive timely, clear, and transparent communications during periods of change
Support employee engagement initiatives and culture-building efforts across the enterprise
Partner with HR and leadership teams on employee listening, recognition, and engagement programs
Help foster stronger connection, trust, and alignment across the organization
Oversee enterprise internal communication channels and editorial planning, including intranet content, enterprise announcements, leadership communications, and employee campaigns
Support enterprise-wide meetings and events including Global Town Halls and leadership forums
Drive improvements in channel effectiveness, content governance, and employee experience
Develop and track internal communications KPIs and effectiveness metrics
Analyze employee feedback, engagement data, and communication performance to inform continuous improvement
Provide strategic recommendations based on insights and organizational needs
Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related field
10+ years of experience in internal communications, corporate communications, executive communications, or related disciplines
Experience supporting executive leadership within complex, matrixed, global organizations
Experience leading communications during organizational change and transformation initiatives
Strong writing, messaging, storytelling, and presentation development capabilities
Experience working cross-functionally with HR, Legal, Investor Relations, and executive leadership teams
Strong project management and stakeholder management skills
Strategic thinker with strong business and organizational acumen
Executive presence and ability to influence senior leaders
Strong judgment and ability to navigate sensitive communications
Ability to simplify complex topics into clear, compelling messaging
Collaborative and relationship-oriented leadership style
Highly organized with strong prioritization and execution capabilities
Adaptable and comfortable operating in fast-paced, evolving environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
life
disability insurance
401(k) plan
employee assistance program
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
paid time off (including sick time)
paid Holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

internal communicationscorporate communicationsexecutive communicationschange communication plansmessaging developmentpresentation developmentcommunication performance analysisKPI trackingcontent governancestakeholder messaging

Soft Skills

strong writingstorytellingproject managementstakeholder managementstrategic thinkingexecutive presenceinfluencejudgmentcollaborative leadershiporganizational acumen