Communications Generalist

Careers that Change Lives

A career at Medtronic is like no other. We’re purposeful. We’re committed. And we’re driven by our Mission to alleviate pain, restore health and extend life for millions of people.

Join us as we bring the next generation of life-changing medical technology to patients worldwide. We reward you in the ways that matter most to you. We offer a wide range of benefits and rewards programs to recognize the important role you play in our Mission to transform healthcare. Learn more about Medtronic benefits and compensation at the bottom of this job description.

Medtronic is looking for a Communications Generalist to join our Ear/Nose/Throat (ENT) Sales team. If you’re fueled by different ways of thinking and want to help build a connected culture through communications, we invite you to apply. Bring your experience and your new ideas to help us tell the Medtronic ENT story. This position will be remote within the United States.

A Day in the Life

In this role, you will report to the Vice President of US Sales for ENT and work under general direction. As a key team member, you will be responsible for the development and effective execution of the ENT organization’s internal Sales communications.

This is a highly visible role that requires a proactive, creative approach and the ability to assess communications opportunities, understand different audiences, and engage stakeholders.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Leverage internal communications to convey messages to inform, motivate and recognize audiences
• Maintain strong relationships with senior leaders to support effective executive communications and provide counsel and coaching to ensure effective communication to employees
• Use communications to help build a connected culture
• Shape messages, develop editorial calendars, create and activate communication channels, and provide insights and information at a tactical level
• Partner with regional commercial program manager to plan and implement internal meetings, such as Town Halls, team webinars, etc., with a sustained focus on specific Sales business and communications objectives.
• Support issue mitigation and change communications
• Partner with marketing, marketing ops, communications, and strategy to determine new, fresh ways to promote ENT stories. May manage social media across the operating unit.
• Manage the internal review process for external communications materials
  
  
  

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile and on your resume.

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree, or an advanced degree with no experience
  
  
  

Nice to Have

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Communications, Public Relations, or other associated field of study
• Two or more years of Communications experience at a Corporate level
• Experience in public relations
• Knowledge of social and digital media engagement
• Understanding of basic brand, marketing, and design principles
• Experience engaging, briefing, and managing third-party vendors
• Experience working independently and collaboratively with colleagues at all levels of an organization
  
  
  

About Medtronic

Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.

We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.

Benefits & Compensation

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. This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). Learn more about MIP and benefits here .

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 factorssuch as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely tocandidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

Physical Job Requirements

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.