Leica Biosystems’ mission of “Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives” is at the heart of our corporate culture. We’re a global leader in cancer diagnostics with the most comprehensive portfolio from biopsy to diagnosis. Our easy-to-use and consistently reliable offerings help improve workflow efficiency and diagnostic confidence. Our associates know that every moment matters when it comes to cancer diagnostics. When you come to work, you’re helping develop solutions that enable accurate diagnoses to turn anxiety into answers. Join our diverse, global team of talented people, and be inspired to grow every day.

Leica Biosystems is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Diagnostics Companies at Danaher. Together, we’re working at the pace of change to improve patient lives with diagnostic tools that address the world’s biggest health challenges.

The Global External Communications Manager for Leica Biosystems is responsible for leading global external communications efforts, establishing thought leadership for our executives, and overseeing public relations campaigns that showcase our impact on patients, customers, and the broader pathology and oncology industries.

This position is part of the Global MarCom and Design team remotely located and will be fully remote. At Leica Biosystems, our vision is to advance cancer diagnostics and improve lives.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Develop and execute strategic global communications plans to support corporate objectives, announcements, product launches, and brand campaigns, ensuring alignment across digital (social media, blogs, website) and traditional (press, trade publications, events) channels.
• Craft clear, compelling messaging across all channels—including press releases, media pitches, bylined articles, blog posts, and executive communications. Develop and maintain a robust executive thought leadership platform, driving visibility for key leaders through media, industry events, and digital presence.
• Oversee public relations agency relationships, including management of timelines, budgets, and deliverables, to maximize media impact and strategic focus.
• Monitor media coverage, industry trends, and competitor activity to inform strategy and identify opportunities for proactive storytelling and brand positioning. Develop customer testimonials in coordination with regional and product marketing teams—ensuring stories are impactful, compliant, and aligned with brand messaging across formats (written, video, social).
• Collaborate with internal teams—including Medical/Scientific Affairs, Product Management, and Commercial Leadership— to ensure scientific accuracy and strategic alignment.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• 5-7 years of experience in public relations, corporate communications, or journalism, ideally within healthcare, diagnostics, biotech, or life sciences.
• Demonstrated success in driving media placements and thought leadership activities.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to simplify complex scientific concepts for various audiences.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• Strategic thinker with a passion for science, innovation, and improving patient outcomes.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

Travel: 10%

Work environment: this is a full-time remote position that offers flexibility and autonomy while working within a highly collaborative, global team environment. The role requires excellent virtual communication skills and the ability to manage projects and relationships across time zones. While primarily home-based, the position includes up to 10% travel for team meetings, customer visits, and industry conferences, as needed.

At Leica Biosystems we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Leica Biosystems can provide.

The salary range range for this role is $100,000 - $135,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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