INTERNATIONAL PRINCIPAL COMMUNICATIONS GENERALIST

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 The Medtronic Neuromodulation Global Communications team seeks an experienced and dynamic International Principal Communications Generalist to support the execution of global communication strategy across regions outside the United States.
This role is ideal for an innovative thinker with a global mindset, exceptional writing and editing skills, and expertise developing and executing global communications programs.
Reporting to the Senior Director, Neuromodulation Communications, the Principal Communications Generalist will execute key communications initiatives that drive business priorities for Neuromodulation International and enhance Medtronic’s reputation globally.
The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of strategic alignment and tactical excellence, ensuring flawless execution of global communications initiatives.
If you thrive in a fast-paced, global environment, we’d love to have you on our team! Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
Developing communication plans that support the global Neuromodulation business strategy.
Driving high-impact public relations, media relations initiatives.
Serving as the “hub” for International communications, ensuring global strategies are localized effectively across regions outside the United States.
Developing and executing engaging internal communication strategies that align employees with business priorities and foster a strong organizational culture.
Planning and supporting communications for events, including conferences, congresses, town halls, etc.
Serving as a key lead on the Neuromodulation Communications team, providing strategic insights and driving flawless execution of programs and product launches.
Serving as part of the NM International Leadership team, supporting leadership communication and activities.
Developing and executing of proactive reputation-building initiatives in alignment with organizational goals.
Creating and coordinating the production and strategic channel deployment of high-value content.
Tracking, measuring and reporting on communications effectiveness.
Building strong relationships with stakeholders across diverse cultural contexts, ensuring cohesive communication efforts that address both global and regional needs.
Required Knowledge and Experience.
Bachelor’s degree (or International equivalent); advanced degree preferred.
Minimum 7 years of experience in a communications role with expertise in both external and internal communications or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English, with fluency in at least two additional languages.
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.
Proficiency in graphic design and video editing.
Expertise with content management systems as SharePoint, Word Press Experience working with SalesForce CRM and Marketing Cloud.
Experience working with email distribution tools like Eloqua, etc.
Experience in healthcare, 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.
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.
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
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Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of + passionate people.
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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 + 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.
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