Principal Communications Generalist leading communications strategy within Clinical Research, Medical Science, and Regulatory Affairs at Medtronic. Requires extensive experience in communications and collaboration with senior leadership.
Responsibilities
Leads communication execution and works across the matrix to gather the necessary information for content creation, adapts the messaging to create visually engaging and impactful presentations to effectively convey the information to the intended audience (including internal and external audiences).
Leads strategies and produces content to help align the organization's goals in support of greater employee engagement and business impact.
Responsible for planning, storytelling, writing and editing to persuade, educate and inspire internal and external audiences to further the team’s goals relating to regulatory advocacy and policy and regulatory education.
Supports senior leadership in communicating key change initiatives, policy changes and other company information to employees, including in creating an impactful communication strategy and deploying the information through various communication channels.
Supports the effectiveness of senior leadership interactions, by creating content for impactful presentations and written communications intended for different audiences.
Creation and maintenance of well-organized and visually engaging repository of presentations and resources for easy accessibility by key stakeholders.
Supports cascade from CMRA communications strategy and governance activities to ensure strong departmental, operational, and functional health, including planning and preparation of communications, sometimes of a sensitive nature.
Handles the creation and implementation of multiple forms of internal strategic communication activities, programs and content guided by the Medtronic Mission and overall business strategy.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree
7+ years of internal and external communications experience with a bachelor’s degree (or 5+ years with an advanced degree)
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.) and Adobe or other creative software
Experience preparing PPT and communications for senior leadership and other stakeholders
Advanced knowledge and experience with digital media
Excellent communication, writing and editing; proven storyteller capable of creating compelling narratives and impactful visuals
Ability to adjust messages and content for a variety of audiences
Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to collaborate effectively
High level of attention to detail and creative mindset
Highly proactive, able to work independently, and motivated to perform at a high-level with little supervision
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines
Experience working on fast-paced, geographically dispersed teams
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, or related discipline
Experience in the healthcare industry (e.g., medical device, pharma, hospital, biotech)
Experience with global regulatory requirements
Experience with medical device industry groups
Benefits
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
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
Capital Accumulation Plan
Job title
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