Principal Communications Specialist - Neuromodulation

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 29 Dec 2024

 

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the LifeThis role is currently NOT open to remote. The hiring manager is targeting candidates that are open to a hybrid schedule in Minneapolis, MN.

Careers that Change Lives

The Neuromodulation Global Communications team seeks a results driven Principal Communications Specialist with a sharp focus on executing high-impact PR campaigns, cultivating strong media relationships, and crafting persuasive, narrative-driven content. This individual will be instrumental in driving the success of our public relations initiatives. With a keen understanding of the media landscape and a passion for storytelling, this person will be a key player in elevating our brand’s presence, shaping public perception, and ensuring seamless integration of our PR efforts across channels. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and take our brand to new heights, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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

As a Principal Communications Specialist, you will:

• Craft, edit, and proofread high-quality content, including press releases, investor presentations, speeches, and reports.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with media outlets, journalists, and industry influencers; coordinate interviews and respond to media inquiries.

• Develop clear and compelling messaging for financial audiences, including earnings announcements, shareholder updates, and annual reports.

• Create engaging blog articles, videos, testimonials, and other content to promote and share the company’s story and successes.

• Ensure compliance with communication standards, reviewing all materials for accuracy and adherence to applicable guidelines.

• Support the development and execution of crisis communication plans, ensuring timely and effective responses to issues.

• Organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.

• Coordinate with executives, legal, and compliance teams to develop strategic messaging and ensure alignment on all communications.

• Manage editorial calendars to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and brand consistency.

• Assist in planning and executing communication strategies for corporate events, investor meetings, and conferences.

• Monitor and analyze the impact of communication efforts, using metrics to refine and improve strategies.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree

• Minimum 7 years of experience in a communications role or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

Nice to Have

• Advanced degree

• Experience in communications in Healthcare or other highly regulated industry

• 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):$108,000.00 - $162,000.00

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.

 

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

About Medtronic

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.

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Apply