Associate Director Corporate Communications - IDEXX Laboratories : Job Details

We are seeking a strategic and visionary communications leader to shape and evolve a modern, collaborative Corporate Communications function that advances IDEXX's mission, reputation, and growth. This is a unique opportunity to build and elevate our communication across both B2B and B2C audiences.

The Associate Director of Corporate Communications will lead the development and execution of an integrated strategy that strengthens our reputation, amplifies executive visibility, and supports enterprise-wide priorities. This role will unify messaging across global and regional teams, advise senior leaders on high-impact communications, and guide the evolution of a function that plays a critical role in both opportunity and risk.

The ideal candidate is a strategic storyteller and confident communicator with the ability to influence at all levels. They are equally comfortable building a long-term vision and navigating urgent, fast-moving challenges. This role requires strong leadership, crisp judgment, and deep experience connecting communications strategy to business outcomes.

This position is hybrid and you must be a commutable distance to Global Corporate in Westbrook, Maine. Requirement is 2-3 days onsite per week.

What you will do:

• Develop and execute a cohesive, global Corporate Communications strategy that supports corporate priorities and drives business results, including public relations, reputation management, executive visibility, and thought leadership.
• Develop and advance the long-term vision for the Corporate Communications function, ensuring it evolves with the business's needs and reflects the company's Purpose and strategic direction.
• Anticipate and identify emerging issues or risks that may impact corporate reputation or commercial operations; lead cross-functional response planning and proactive communications strategies.
• Serve as a strategic communications advisor to executive leaders, providing counsel, coaching, and high-impact messaging across internal and external forums.
• Craft executive narratives, talking points, op-eds, that reinforce corporate strategy and thought leadership.
• Lead proactive earned media strategy, which leads to strong relationships with national, business, and trade media to secure coverage that highlights innovation,
• Oversee PR agency partnership and manage message consistency across earned media campaigns and reputation-building efforts.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Investor Relations, Legal, Employee Communications, and other key stakeholders to ensure communications are aligned, timely, and strategically integrated.
• Partner with regional communications leads to ensure globally consistent messaging and localized execution.
• Define success metrics and regularly evaluate the performance and impact of communications strategies. Leverage insights to drive continuous improvements.

What you will need to succeed:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field (Master's degree a plus)
• 8–12 years of leadership experience in corporate communications roles at a global, matrixed organization
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing global communications strategies that deliver measurable business results and reputational impact
• Proven success in earned media and executive visibility programs
• Exceptional business writing skills, with the ability to distill complex topics into clear, compelling content
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and make thoughtful decisions in fast-paced environments
• High executive presence and experience advising and influencing C-suite leaders
• Strong issue management and crisis communication capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Why IDEXX?

We're proud of the work we do, because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, to ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from diseases. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people.So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.Let's pursue what matters together.

IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.

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