Corporate Communications Manager

Nova Biomedical: One Global Brand. One Vision. Together under one name.

Advanced Instruments and Nova Biomedical are now united under one brand, Nova Biomedical , marking a major milestone in our journey to deliver greater value to our customers. By combining our strengths, we're accelerating innovation, supporting critical workflows, and delivering world-class service across the biopharmaceutical and clinical markets.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the VP of Corporate Programs and Communications and working closely with senior leaders across the business, this role is responsible for defining and activating Nova's corporate narrative, both externally and internally. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring customers, candidates, and employees clearly understand who New Nova is today, what's changed, and why Nova is a trusted, innovative, quality-driven partner built for the future.

Externally, you'll help reset market perception through disciplined, proof-based storytelling aligned to New Nova's messaging pillars and delivered through a coordinated, modern communications strategy. Internally, you'll bring clarity and cohesion to how we communicate, connecting employees to our strategy, culture, and priorities through compelling communication including but not limited to newsletters, town halls, leadership communications, and change initiatives, in close partnership with HR and business leaders.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned communications professional who thrives in fast-paced environments, brings strong brand and storytelling instincts, utilizes contemporary technology and AI, and has a genuine passion for customer and employee experience. You are strategic yet hands-on, comfortable influencing at all levels of the organization, and excited by the opportunity to help build, shape, and scale the voice of a company in transformation.

Responsibilities:

External Corporate Communications

• Owns and advances the New Nova corporate narrative across external channels
• Ensure consistent, proof-based messaging that clarifies who Nova is today and why it's different
• Lead development of compelling corporate storytelling, leadership messaging, and thought leadership content
• Partner with digital, regional, and segment teams to ensure clear channel roles and message consistency
• Reduce fragmented or legacy messaging and elevate Nova's external reputation

Brand Stewardship

• Serve as steward of Nova's corporate brand voice, visuals, and standards specifically strengthening our brand narrative and corporate positioning post-merger
• Ensure correct use of corporate vs. portfolio brands across communications
• Oversee corporate templates, presentations, brand assets, and identity touchpoints
• Maintain consistency across internal and external communications, globally

Internal Communications

• Own enterprise-wide internal communications strategy and cadence delivering timely, consistent internal communications
• Partner with the Events team to deliver internal employee events and team-building programs that promote engagement and reinforce company culture.
• Lead employee newsletters, town halls, leadership updates, and key initiatives
• Translate strategy, change, and priorities into clear, employee-ready communications that strengthen alignment, reinforce culture, and keep employees informed
• Support leaders with talking points, FAQs, and change communications
• Reinforce One Nova culture, values, and behaviors through consistent messaging

HR & Talent Acquisition Partnership

• Partner with HR on employer branding and recruitment communications
• Support a social media strategy and develop content aligned to target desired candidates aligned with the talent acquisition strategy.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and employee engagement communications
• Ensure candidates and new hires experience a cohesive "New Nova" story
• Align internal culture messaging with external employer brand positioning

Measurement & Effectiveness

• Establish and track communications KPIs tied to brand awareness, engagement, and clarity
• Use insights and feedback to continuously refine messaging and channels

Experience Requirements:

• 7+ years in corporate communications, brand communications, marketing communications, PR, or related field.
• Strong executive writing and editing; ability to simplify complex topics into clear, confident messages.
• Must have excellent communications skills and be very detail oriented.
• Demonstrated experience in LinkedIn/community/content programs and analytics-driven optimization
• Strong project management, cross-functional leadership, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• High level of energy and enthusiasm.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent. (Marketing, Communications, Business, or related)

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to use basic office equipment: computer, printer, copier, telephone, etc.
• Must be capable of listening to and communicating effectively with customers.

Why work for Nova Biomedical

• Flexible Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• Competitive 401k company match
• Bonus Program, Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Generous Tuition reimbursement
• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
• Professional development, engagement and events
• Company marketplace for lunch and snacks in our Norwood, MA, Billerica, MA and Westbrook, ME offices
• Company subsidized cafeteria in our Waltham, MA office

Work Location: 4 days in office, 1 day remote, work schedule, onsite in our Waltham, MA or Norwood, MA office

Targeted Salary Range: $125,000 - $135,000/year.

Nova Biomedical believes in transparency and integrity throughout all we do, including compensation. The provided salary range for this role represents the expected base salary or hourly rate for this opening. Actual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's experience and may vary based on individual factors such as location, skills, and education.

About the company

At Nova Biomedical, we're not just building instruments, we're powering breakthroughs that improve lives. Our smart, science-driven solutions are trusted in over 100 countries to speed drug development and enhance patient care.

Our integration brings together more than 70 years of scientific excellence with Nova's cutting-edge innovation, forming a powerhouse of precision, purpose, and possibility. With FDA-registered, ISO-certified manufacturing, more than 125 FDA approvals, and industry-trusted diagnostics, we're setting new standards in quality and reliability. Nova Biomedical is proud to be a global leader in osmolality testing and biotechnology and in vitro diagnostic (IVD) instrumentation, dedicated to advancing patient care and scientific discovery with a legacy that continues to shape the future of life sciences.

With headquarters in Norwood and Waltham, Massachusetts, and a global team of nearly 2,000 employees, we're building a collaborative, empowered culture grounded in shared values: Customer Centricity, Ingenuity, Ownership & Accountability, Collaboration, and Integrity .

Working at Nova Biomedical means joining a mission-driven organization where your contributions matter. Whether you're in engineering, science, manufacturing, or support, you'll be part of a team that values innovation, invests in your growth, and is committed to making a real-world impact on global health.

Explore what's next with us at novabiomedical.com or aicompanies.com

EEO Statement:

Nova Biomedical takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. As a part of our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, Nova Biomedical will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

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