Senior Manager, Policy Communications

Roche

Senior Communications Manager at Genentech driving strategic communications for emerging policy issues. Collaborating across a global organization to elevate thought leadership and manage communications strategies.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeWashington DC • California, District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $120,800 - $224,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic communications, particularly in policy communications and public affairs, with a strong ability to design and execute high-impact communication strategies. Proficient in managing media relations and leveraging digital platforms to enhance thought leadership in the U.S. healthcare policy landscape.

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Strategic CommunicationsPolicy CommunicationsMedia RelationsContent StrategyWriting And Editing

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Hard Skills

High-Impact Communication StrategiesCore Messaging FrameworksInfographic DesignDigital Platform UtilizationProject Budget Management

Soft Skills

Exceptional Writing SkillsEditing SkillsLeadership

Industry Keywords

U.S. Healthcare PolicyPublic AffairsPolitical CampaignsThought LeadershipExternal Communications Agencies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive strategic communications for emerging policy issues and elevate thought leadership.
Lead communications, issues management, and execution connected to Genentech’s manufacturing footprint.
Design and maintain high-impact communications materials, including core messaging frameworks and infographics.
Design and execute an ongoing content and editorial strategy for Genentech-owned channels.
Lead communications for Genentech's portfolio of capital investments and expansions.
Drive narrative-driven storytelling managing targeted media relations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

You have a Bachelor’s degree.
You have 8+ years of professional communications experience.
You have at least 6 years dedicated to policy communications, public affairs, or political campaigns.
Demonstrated understanding of the U.S. healthcare policy and/or political landscape.
Experience leveraging digital platforms to advance policy priorities and elevate thought leadership.
A proven track record of designing and executing high-impact communication strategies.
Hands-on experience leading communications for major corporate or political milestones.
Exceptional writing and editing skills under tight deadlines.
Experience managing external communications agencies, vendor contracts, and complex project budgets simultaneously.
Advanced degree in a relevant field is preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance
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