We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and that’s why we’re inspired to make A Better World for Pets. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each other’s growth and development. Our culture is centered on our guiding philosophy, The Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom. Today Antech is driving the future of pet health as part of Mars Science & Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care. Current Associates will need to apply through the internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on Menu or View All Apps, select the Jobs Hub app, then click the magnifying glass to Browse Jobs. **This is a hybrid role based out of our office in Loveland, CO.** **The Target Pay Range for this position is $125,000 - $155,000 annually. At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training, and budget.** **Job Purpose/Overview** The Mars Petcare Division, Science & Diagnostics, is looking for an talented corporate communicator to help us engage with key audiences about advances in diagnostics and technology for our Antech veterinary diagnostics business. We are looking for someone who believes, like us, that a research-driven enterprise dedicated to world-class science and diagnostics can succeed by discovering and ultimately delivering science, health technology and data-led innovations that drive our Purpose to make A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS. The person in this position will help develop strategy, planning, and work with team members via hands-on execution of globally and regionally aligned local internal and external communications to support the diagnostics portfolio and reputation. Working closely with the European region and Global Strategic Business Communications lead and agency resources, the person in this role will drive the implementation of communications strategies and plans that inform about advances in pet health science through product/brand communications. The person in this role will have a passion for communicating to the right audience at the right time with engaging content targeted to veterinary professionals and other key stakeholders including Associates across the division, Mars Petcare and Mars Inc . The person in this position also leads site communications for key locations in North America. They will work closely with local teams to create and implement internal and external communications strategies as relevant for local Associates and external partners, in partnership with the divisional CA team. **Key Responsibilities** + Develop annual communication strategies and execute them in collaboration with the Corporate Affairs teams across Science & Diagnostics and Mars Petcare. + Align objectives for corporate reputation, study/research awareness and product and service related communications with global strategies and local plans as relevant. + Drive content global strategy to ensure relevance to regions and deliver adaptable global materials (e.g., press releases, statements, internal/external talking points, Q&As, fact sheets, internal slides, etc.) and manage the internal review process. + Manage diagnostics media relations as well as prepare relevant spokespeople as subject matter experts to engage with media and key external stakeholders. + Develop trusted working relationships with journalists who care about diagnostics, AI, technology; create/seize engagement opportunities; evaluate/respond to requests; and develop appropriate messaging and materials. + Integrate communications efforts with cross-functional teams across Mars Petcare Public Affairs, Commercial/Marketing, to ensure strategic, consistent, and effective communications on key topics/issues/initiatives. + Strategic partnership with CA and marketing teams across the regions to ensure alignment on communication initiatives (e.g., related to major product or brand milestones) and implement broader corporate communications activations against the strategy. + Lead on issues management, act as designated Project Manager for Crisis Management Teams in the division. Monitor and manage issues that could impact success or company reputation. + Work with Diagnostics GMs and teams, as well as the People & Organization Team, to inform Associates and support engagement. + Manage Diagnostics communications budget. **Experience & Qualifications** + Minimum of 8 years of experience in in-house and/or agency communications, ideally in a health care setting. + Public Relations/Communication Degree; or other Science-related Degree + Strong and broad background in communications in the human or animal medical, health, med tech or diagnostics space + Robust media relations experience. + Experience in leading successful strategy and outputs for content for digital and social media. + Strong written and verbal communication skills. + Proven track record of working successfully with both executives and subject matter experts. + Knowledge of key science and technical media/press/influencers (including science, AI, diagnostics, veterinary). + Experience in international and intercultural settings. + Fluency in English + Excellent writing, oral and interpersonal skills + Knowledge and experience in scientific publications and congresses + Demonstrable experience of a key role is setting strategy and creating integrated communications plans is essential. + Peer relation skills essential and the ability to get things done through both formal and informal networks. + Desire to be part of a team that is making A Better World For Pets. + Comfort in continuously acquiring knowledge. + Sound decision quality, critical thinking and judgment skills are essential + Experience in managing internal cross-company and external strategic alliances. **Important characteristics/experience** + Experience in communications in an animal or human health care setting. + Experience working with global teams. + Flexible, agile and quick thinking + Able to work within a layered and decentralized business + Able to synthesize multiple levels of information and translate into relevant and targeted communications + Highly motivated, organized, self-starter with a demonstrated track record of achievement. + Comfort around ambiguity and ability to influence without authority + Ability to be agile and flexible with changing needs of the business and team + Innovative approach to communications with a hunger to learn and grow new skills + Great at developing new relationships, driving positive change, and highly innovative **About Antech** Antech is a leader in veterinary diagnostics, driven by our passion for innovation that delivers better animal health outcomes. Our products and services span 90+ reference laboratories around the globe; in-house diagnostic laboratory instruments and consumables, including rapid assay diagnostic products and digital cytology services; local and cloud-based data services; practice information management software and related software and support; veterinary imaging and technology; veterinary professional education and training; and board-certified specialist support services. _Antech offers an industry competitive benefits package and continues to invest in and evolve benefits programs that meet the health, wellness and financial needs of our associates._ + All Full-time associates are eligible for the following benefits and more: + Paid Time Off & Holidays + Medical, Dental, Vision (Multiple Plans Available) + Basic Life (Company Paid) & Supplemental Life + Short and Long Term Disability (Company Paid) + Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts + Paid Parental Leave + 401(k) with company match + Tuition/Continuing Education Reimbursement + Life Assistance Program + Pet Care Discounts We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement, please see our Career page at Antech Careers (http://careers.antechdiagnostics.com/us/en/affirmative-action) . **Note to Search Firms/Agencies** Antech Diagnostics, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (Antech) do not compensate search firms for unsolicited assistance unless they have a written search agreement with Antech and the requisition is position-specific. Any resumes, curriculum vitae, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a written search agreement or position-specific requisition submitted to any Associate of Antech will be deemed the sole property of Antech and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Antech.