India Communicator

Job Description

Agilent Technologies is in search of an exceptional Enterprise Communications Expert to lead communication strategies and programs in India.

As an integral part of the India management team, this role requires a dynamic and passionate communicator who can seamlessly bridge Agilent’s overarching global communication strategy with India’s market-growth imperatives.

The ideal candidate will serve as a trusted communications partner and adviser to the India management team, collaborating cross-functionally and with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior leaders, employees, customers, and partners. This role is not only about disseminating information but also about shaping narratives, influencing perceptions, and fostering a culture of transparency and engagement within the India business while supporting major business initiatives, promotional activities, and corporate social-responsibility projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Communication Leadership: Develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies tailored specifically to the Indian market. Ensure these strategies align seamlessly with Agilent’s global corporate priorities and distinct business goals, leveraging in-depth insights to drive impactful communication campaigns.

• Key Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivate and maintain robust, long-term relationships with various stakeholders, including the Country General Manager (CGM), local senior leaders, and cross-functional teams. Be a trusted adviser to these stakeholders by understanding their needs and expectations to deliver targeted communication that builds trust and mutual understanding.
• Communication Program Design and Delivery: Conceptualize, develop, and execute high-impact communication programs at the country level. This includes organizing engaging initiatives, such as regular coffee talks to foster internal dialogue, producing visually appealing and content-rich local newsletters, and implementing innovative communication campaigns that meet global quality standards while resonating with the local audience.
• Enterprise-level Content Development: Create compelling, high-quality communication materials that effectively showcase Agilent’s achievements in the Indian market. This encompasses crafting detailed country profiles and documenting inspiring success stories for publication on global platforms, ensuring consistent messaging across all channels.
• Support CGM and Country-level Initiatives: Provide strategic support to the India Country General Manager, developing persuasive executive messaging for coffee talks, internal meetings, and external engagements to enhance employee engagement and company image. Assist in planning and executing major country-level events, including CEO visits, corporate celebrations, and CSR projects, ensuring effective communication at every stage.
• Social Media Management: Elevate Agilent India’s presence on professional social-media platforms, such as LinkedIn, transforming it into a leading voice within the industry. Develop and implement a social-media strategy that drives engagement and a positive image.
• Cross-Regional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with global and regional communication teams, sharing best practices, insights, and resources. Work in tandem to develop and execute coordinated communication strategies, ensuring seamless collaboration across regions and contributing to the success of global teamwork initiatives.

Qualifications

• Educational Background: A bachelor’s degree or higher degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field is required. Candidates with certifications or awards in communications/PR are highly preferred.
• Work Experience: Minimum of eight years of experience in enterprise communications, with a strong preference for candidates from the global technology or health-care sectors. Proven track record of successfully developing and leading communications and tactics, and managing complex projects within matrixed organizations.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional writing skills, with the ability to craft clear, concise, and persuasive executive messaging, as well as engaging public content. Strong verbal communication skills, enabling confident and effective presentations to large audiences and high-level executive interactions.
• Cross-cultural Communication Capability: Demonstrated capability to build and maintain strong relationships across diverse cultural and business backgrounds. Experience in aligning communication strategies with business objectives in multicultural environments.
• Mindset and Attributes: A growth mindset, characterized by a passion for innovation, quick learning, and adaptability. Resilience in fast-paced, dynamic environments, with the ability to quickly learn new concepts, proactively solve problems, and drive projects to completion independently. Strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in social-media platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, X), digital-communication tools, and analytics. Experience with AI tools for thought-partnering and efficiency or data analysis is a significant advantage.     
• Global and Local Acumen: Experience in managing time-zone differences and cultural nuances, with a global mindset that effectively balances corporate standards with local market requirements. Fluency in English.

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