Onsite Director of Communications – Cardiac Surgery and Aortic

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About the role

  • Communications leader for Medtronic's Cardiac Surgery and Aortic Operating Unit. Drive integrated communications strategies to enhance patient storytelling and executive visibility.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive communication strategy that supports the objectives of the Cardiac Surgery and Aortic operating unit and aligns messaging with the Operating Unit President’s cultural voice and the broader Cardiovascular portfolio goals.
  • Develop a strategy and manage internal communications (all employee meetings, presentations, written communications, video, etc.).
  • Guide executive visibility efforts and thought leadership plans across the OU, elevating the profiles of key leaders and positioning the business as an industry leader.
  • Use expertise in internal relationship management to advise and influence those who wish to communicate and provide counsel and coaching to ensure communications are strategic and effective.
  • Build and manage strong relationships with media, analysts, and industry influencers to enhance visibility and elevate reputation internally and externally across the Cardiac Surgery and Aortic operating unit.
  • Lead the strategic conceptualization and execution of creative omni-channel communication campaigns that communicate the business narratives, strategy and storytelling to external audiences, including customers, investors, and strategic partners.
  • Proactively shape the Cardiac Surgery and Aortic operating unit's identity through traditional and new media channels—paid, earned, shared, and owned.
  • Lead the development of response strategies to protect the company’s reputation during issues or crises.
  • Utilize data-driven insights to measure the effectiveness of communication strategies, ensuring alignment with business objectives and continuous improvement.
  • Proactively engage with Cardiovascular communication and GCCM colleagues across the function to represent Cardiac Surgery and Aortic’s needs and opportunities.
  • Collaborate to bring enterprise strategies to life within the Operating Unit and the Operating Unit strategies to life in enterprise opportunities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 10 years of experience in an integrated communications, business or corporate communications role, or 8 years with a master’s degree.
  • Expertise in media, investor relations and public relations.
  • Experience leading teams and contributing to a matrix leadership model.
  • Strong generalist experience across multiple communications disciplines.
  • Proven ability to build trust and establish credibility with all levels of management, including executive leadership.
  • Experience leading communications in a highly matrixed, global organization, with a focus on healthcare or technology.
  • Expertise as a strategic advisor to business leaders, with a strong track record of driving successful communication initiatives.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Demonstrated experience using metrics to measure the effectiveness of communication strategies.
  • Experience with global product launches, investor relations, and managing organizational change.
  • Master’s degree in communications, marketing, or a related field.

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
  • Simple Steps (global well-being program)
  • 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)
  • Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)

Job title

Director of Communications – Cardiac Surgery and Aortic

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$174,400 - $261,600 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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