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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 Life

As a Senior Communications Specialis t you will be an important member of the Diabetes Operating Unit’s Marketing & Communications team and play a critical role in promoting, enhancing, and protecting the organization's reputation. You will support highly visible external and internal communications, including executive communications, media and public relations efforts, as well as issues and crises management. In this role, you will support leaders in the U.S. region of the Diabetes Business to engage their critical stakeholders around strategic priorities for the business and region.

This individual contributor role calls for an innovative, curious, versatile team player with a positive roll-up-your-sleeves and get it done attitude and passion for building a bold, inclusive, and empowered culture reflective of the Medtronic Mission (https://www.medtronic.com/us-en/our-company/mission.html) . This role requires a growth-mindset, agility and a drive for continuous improvement through a data-driven approach.

Medtronic Diabetes is headquartered in Northridge, CA and San Antonio, Texas. The strong preference is for this role to be based in either of these sites and in the office 3 days per week. Remote within the United States may be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates.

Medtronic Diabetes

When you join Medtronic Diabetes, you become a member of our global team of dreamers and doers who are working tirelessly to reduce the burdens for people living with diabetes.

You can’t take a break from diabetes and this can be exhausting and burdensome for those working to manage their blood sugar levels on a daily basis. One in 10 adults in the U.S. are living with diabetes and current rates are projected to double by 2040. Typically, someone living with diabetes is faced with hundreds of diabetes related decisions a day: I’m hungry, what do I eat? What are my sugar levels? How many carbs does this meal have? How much insulin do I dose?

Medtronic Diabetes is working to alleviate this burden by designing the future of diabetes technology through next generation sensors (CGM), insulin delivery medical devices, and the power of data science and AI. The innovations in the diabetes field are at the nexus of the digital experience.

Medtronic’s overall mission is to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. That’s why our employees enjoy dynamic career opportunities while working to engineer extraordinary innovations that the world needs.

At Medtronic Diabetes, we are working with the global community to change the way people manage diabetes. Together, we will transform diabetes care by expanding access, integrating care, and improving outcomes so people living with diabetes can enjoy greater freedom and better health.

Click Here (http://www.medtronicdiabetes.com/home) to read more about the Medtronic Diabetes business.

Responsibilities include:

• Execute and implement multiple forms of external and internal communications activitiesand content aligned to the Global Communications function strategyand tailored for the U.S.

• Manage the execution of product approval and launch strategies in the U.S.

• Strategize around the promotion of key data and congresses in the U.S.; lead and manage execution

• Play a critical role in the planning, writing, and editing of communications tailored for different stakeholders, leveraging various multimedia formats and channels to persuade, educate, and inspire audiences.

• Support the development of internal communications materials for key U.S. leaders, including organizational announcements, bios, town hall slides, and maintenance of key distribution lists for email sends.

• Assist with media relations activities, including supporting material development related toproduct/service launches and campaigns in the U.S., and developing responses to address media inquiries in a timely manner.

• Support Global and U.S.-focused crisis communications and development of issues management materials, as needed.

• Manage externaland internal editorial calendar for the U.S., including key leaders, continually mining for story ideas, and leading the development of content to drive an omnichannel marketing approach across Marketing and Communications (e.g., social media content, website content, email content).

• Responsible forleveraging Eloqua to distribute internal emails to key stakeholders (will be trained on this platform).

• Explore new ways to engage with U.S. employees in ways that educate and inspire to change behavior or advance quarterly/annual goals.

• Be globally minded, collaborating across regions, functions, and operating units (know how to navigate a highly matrixed environment).

• Consults with Communications Program Managers and team to implement plans and advise on areas for growth and advancement.

• Liaises with agency partners to ensure timely and appropriate delivery of materials against agreed upon plans.

• Partner with brand team to ensure materials meet brand and style guidelines and are approved through applicable approval processes.

• Monitor industry news, synthesize for relevance to business and articulate key insights to team.

• Travel approximately 20%

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with4+ years of experience in communications, public relations, and / or journalism (or related field) or advanced degree with2 years of experiencein communications, public relations, and / or journalism (or related field)

Nice to Have :

• Exceptional verbal, writing, editing, and organizational skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Executive presence and the ability to interact with leaders across the function and manage information with high levels of discretion

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects independently and in collaboration with leaders and cross-functional partners, including ability to prioritize and manage multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

• Experience in design and visual mediums (PowerPoint, infographics, still images, video) a plus

• Strong PowerPoint skills with an eye toward visual storytelling and design

• Experience using the Eloqua, Yammer, Teams, and SharePoint platforms a plus

• Experience in healthcare (i.e., medical device, pharma or biotech) or regulated industry

• Experience in creating/developing public relations/communications strategies or plans

• Eagerness to learn about Medtronic Diabetes and drive forward the business and Mission while growing with the company

• Team player with a positive attitude and ability to work cross-functionally in a large, highly matrixed organization

• Has a strong bias for action and sense of urgency around execution

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):$80,800.00 - $121,200.00

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).

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans (https://www3.benefitsolver.com/benefits/BenefitSolverView?page_name=signon&co_num=30601&co_affid=medtronic)

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 (http://www.medtronic.com) .

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.

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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.

We change lives . Each team member, each day, helps to improve and redefine how the world treats the most pressing health conditions, from heart disease to diabetes. Our industry leadership comes from the passion and ingenuity of our people. That’s who we are. Working alongside one another, we use science, medicine, and a profound understanding of the human body to build extraordinary technologies that can transform lives.

We build extraordinary solutions as one team . With one Medtronic Mindset defining how we work. Speed and decisiveness run through our DNA. Diverse perspectives inspire our bold answers to any challenge that comes our way. And we deliver results the right way, breakthrough after patient breakthrough.

This life-changing career is yours to engineer . By bringing your ambitious ideas, unique perspective and contributions, you will…

• Build a better future, amplifying your impact on the causes that matter to you and the world

• Grow a career reflective of your passion and abilities

• Connect to a dynamic and inclusive culture that welcomes the challenge of life-long learning

These commitments set our team apart from the rest:

Experiences that put people first . Respect for people is the hallmark of our humanity. It fuels our team to positively impact even a single life. And it means we put our people first at Medtronic as well, creating a culture of belonging and always pushing to get you the career-building resources you need.

Life-transforming technologies . No matter your role, you contribute to technologies that transform lives. What we build empowers patients to live life on their terms.

Better outcomes for our world . Here, it’s about more than the bottom line. Our Mission to improve human welfare drives us. We advance healthcare, society, and equity with every design, inside and outside our walls.

Insight-driven care . Fresh viewpoints. Cutting-edge AI, data, and automation. You're shaping the future of healthcare technology and defining the next generation of breakthroughs in care

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.

For sales reps and other patient facing field employees, going into a healthcare setting is considered an essential function of the job and we expect our employees to comply with all credentialing requirements at the hospitals or clinics they support.

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