Principal Manager, Internal Communications – Research - Contract

TalentBurst, Inc.

South San Francisco, CA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$95–$102.16 Per Hour

SKILLS

Best Practices, Biology, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Business Transformation, Communication Skills, Conferences, Consulting, Continuous Improvement, Leadership, Matrix Management, Project/Program Management, Research Contracts, Scientific Research, Strategic Planning, Willing to Travel

LOCATION

South San Francisco, CA

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Principal Manager, Internal Communications – Research
12 Months
South San Franciso, CA
Working Model: Hybrid (Wed anchor day, the other two onsite days are negotIable)
Working days: : Standard eight hour shIft
Interview Format : Two Rounds (1. Reporting Manger [45 minutes], 2. Panel [60 minutes] - Task for panel interview: Case Study/Writing Excercise)
Travel Requirement: One week in Monterey, CA for a team meeting

As Principal Manager, Internal Communications within Research and Early Development (gRED), you will join the Research Communications team on a 12-month contract to help establish the foundational internal communications infrastructure that enables our Research organization to communicate with greater consistency, clarity, and impact.
This role is ideal for a senior communications professional who thrives in building from the ground up. You will partner with Research leaders to create scalable communications frameworks, tools, governance, and approaches that strengthen how we communicate across departments and engage employees. Alongside this strategic work, you will step into key communications priorities—leading employee-focused programs, executive communications, and high-profile events that are critical to the Research organization.
Success in this role requires someone who can quickly build trusted relationships, navigate complexity, and seamlessly balance strategic planning with hands-on delivery. Experience supporting organizations through change and transformation will be highly valuable, as Research continues to evolve to meet scientific and business priorities.
This position reports to the Senior Director, Head of Internal Communications for gRED.

The Opportunity
During this 12-month engagement, you will:
Design and establish foundational internal communications infrastructure for Research departments, including communication frameworks, planning processes, governance, templates, and best practices that enable leaders and teams to communicate more effectively.
Partner with senior leaders to develop communication strategies that bring clarity to complex business priorities and strengthen employee understanding and engagement.
Create repeatable communications approaches that improve consistency across the Research organization while allowing flexibility for departmental needs.
Lead executive communications, including leadership messaging, narratives, town halls, and communications for high-impact organizational moments.
Step in to lead and deliver strategic employee-focused programs and experiences, including Research-wide meetings, leadership forums, engagement initiatives, and other high-visibility events.
Design communication plans that support organizational priorities, scientific milestones, and employee engagement initiatives from strategy through execution.
Gather and interpret employee feedback and engagement insights, translating them into actionable recommendations for leaders.
Collaborate across gRED, to ensure communications are aligned with broader enterprise priorities.
Support communications related to organizational evolution and change initiatives, helping leaders communicate with transparency, empathy, and confidence.
Introduce modern communications practices and continuously improve effectiveness through measurement, feedback, and data-driven insights.

Who You Are
Required Qualifications
BA/BS required.
10+ years of experience in internal communications within complex, matrixed organizations.
Significant experience supporting Research, scientific, or technical organizations within biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or related industries.
Demonstrated expertise in strategic communications, executive communications, and employee engagement.
Experience designing communications frameworks, operating models, or foundational communications capabilities that enable organizations to communicate more effectively.
Proven ability to quickly establish credibility and influence senior leaders.
Strong project management skills with the ability to lead multiple strategic initiatives simultaneously.
Comfortable operating at both strategic and execution levels in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting organizational change, transformation, or business evolution through effective communications.
Advanced degree or background in life sciences or a related field.
Experience across both internal and external communications.
Consulting or advisory experience supporting senior executives.
Experience designing large-scale employee engagement programs, leadership events, or internal conferences.

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About the Company

TalentBurst, Inc.

For over 20 years, TalentBurst Inc. has been an award-winning provider of cutting-edge Workforce Management Solutions. With a strong commitment to staying ahead in the tech landscape, we pioneer innovative approaches to talent acquisition. Our expertise spans Life Sciences, and Healthcare Staffing, Banking, Financial, IT, and Engineering, as well as Global Employer of Record (EOR), Agent of Record (AOR), State, Local Government and Education (SLED), and IC validation/compliance services. Additionally, our division, TalentProcure, leads the industry with offerings such as High Hazard Payroll, Managed Services, and Vendor on Premise (VOP) solutions.

Due to our prioritization of excellent standards, we are Joint Commission Certified and are a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) in the USA and Canada. Supporting over 130 Fortune 500 companies globally, we excel in navigating the landscape of talent acquisition. In a world of constant change, we embrace developing people-centric solutions that address the unique demands of our clients. Stay connected by visiting our website and following us on social media!

COMPANY SIZE

5,000 to 9,999 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

FOUNDED

2002

WEBSITE

http://www.talentburst.com/