Communications Manager - Neuromodulation

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 15 Feb 2025

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The Medtronic Neuromodulation Global Communications team seeks an experienced and dynamic Communications Manager to support the execution of global communication strategy. This role is ideal for an innovative thinker with a global mindset, exceptional writing and editing skills, and expertise developing and executing global communications programs. Reporting to the Senior Director, Neuromodulation Communications, this role will execute key communications initiatives that drive business priorities for Medtronic Neuromodulation and enhance Medtronic’s reputation globally. The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of strategic alignment and tactical excellence, ensuring flawless execution of internal and external communications initiatives. If you thrive in a fast-paced, global team we’d love to consider you for this role!

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

As a Communications Manager you will:

• Develop communication plans that support the global Neuromodulation business strategy.
• Drive high-impact public relations, media relations initiatives.
• Develop and execute engaging internal communication strategies that align employees with business priorities and foster a strong organizational culture.
• Support the development of investor communications, ensuring consistent, accurate, and compelling messaging that highlights business performance, strategic initiatives, and long-term growth potential.
• Craft compelling narratives, presentations, and thought leadership content.
• Plan and support communications for events, including conferences, congresses, customer visits, town halls, etc.
• Prepare executives for public speaking engagements, media interviews, and industry conferences.
• Serve as a key leader on the Neuromodulation Communications team, providing strategic insights and driving flawless execution of programs and product launches.
• Create and coordinate the production and strategic channel deployment of high-value content.
• Develop and execute of proactive reputation-building initiatives in alignment with organizational goals.
• Track, measure and report on communications effectiveness.
  
  
  

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a communications role or 3 years with an advanced degree.
  
  
  

Nice to have

• Advanced degree
• Experience in Healthcare Communications
• Expertise in external and internal communications
• Expertise navigating diverse cultural contexts and engaging with global audiences.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale initiatives and deliver results under tight deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a track record of developing innovative communications solutions.
• Strong relationship-building skills to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across functions and regions.
• Expertise with content management systems as SharePoint, Word Press
• Experience in the MedTech or medical device industry.
• Consumer-facing communications experience.
  
  
  

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. 

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package

A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$105,600.00 - $158,400.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

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About Medtronic

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We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.

Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 90,000+ passionate people.

We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here.

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