Principal Communications Specialist, Cranial & Spinal Technologies (Finance)

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 8 Feb 2025

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 hiring manager has a preference for candidates to based in Memphis, Tennessee; Lafayette, Colorado; or Minneapolis, Minnesota. However, we will consider remote work for highly qualified candidates.
Careers that Change Lives

The Cranial and Spinal Technologies (CST) operating unit of Medtronic is redefining cranial and spinal procedures to reduce variability and improve outcomes, with the goal of restoring long-term quality of life for the more than 4 million patients we serve annually. We are the market leader in spinal implants, robotics, and navigation, and the first company to offer an integrated solution that includes artificial intelligence-driven surgical planning, personalized spinal implants, and robotic-assisted surgical delivery to make patient care more customized.

The Principal Communications Specialist will be responsible for researching, writing, designing, and producing multimedia content that advances our reputation as the worldwide leader in spine and cranial surgery. This high-impact, dynamic, and collaborative role will lead content strategy and craft compelling narratives to drive business initiatives, spark brand advocacy, and grow engagement with both internal and external audiences.

The ideal candidate for this role must have exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills, be well-versed in content management and editorial calendar planning, and have a deep understanding of how content should be optimized across different internal and external communication channels including traditional and digital media. We are looking for a communicator with a positive attitude and a passion for storytelling. A successful candidate for this role will be highly motivated, detail-oriented, and willing to learn and connect the dots in a fast-paced environment. If this sounds like you, we invite you to join a company that thinks differently to solve problems. We need you to bring your passion, unique perspective, and ambition to promote Medtronic Cranial and Spinal Technologies and help people live better, fuller lives. This role reports directly to the Director of Communications as part of the integrated team leading communications, digital marketing, and customer experience for CST.

The hiring manager has a preference for candidates to based in Memphis, Tennessee; Lafayette, Colorado; or Minneapolis, Minnesota. However, we will consider remote work for highly qualified candidates.

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

• Research, write, design, and produce engaging, multimedia content for a wide range of mediums including print, video, digital, social, marketing, and public relations.
• Directly manage communications activities that promote, enhance, and protect the organization's reputation to both internal and external audiences.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to develop, manage, and execute an integrated editorial calendar.
• Leverage programs like Sharepoint, Eloqua, and graphic design software (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) to craft platform-specific content.
• Oversee and execute the writing, editing, and approval of event scripts, speeches, key documents and reports, promotional materials, integrated marketing plans, press releases, interviews, FAQs, and other external and internal communications vehicles as defined.
• Evaluate the efficacy of communications in advancing business priorities and engaging stakeholders by analyzing data, summarizing insights, and adjusting approaches in real-time.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience working in corporate communications, content management, digital marketing, or public relations or an Advanced degree with 5 years of experience in corporate communications, content management, digital marketing, or public relations

Nice to Have

• Excellent writing, editing, and creative skills.
• A strong understanding of content differentiation across platforms for optimal engagement of different audiences.
• Strong project management skills; ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and content contributors/subject matter experts.
• An appetite for learning and experimenting with new platforms and approaches to communication and promotion.
• Creative problem-solving skills and solid business acumen to connect communication strategies to business objectives.
• Technical design skills including graphic design and video editing.
• Experience working directly with senior leaders and collaborating cross-functionally with leaders and peers in other functions across the globe.
• Entrepreneurial thinking to recommend new program ideas, operating mechanisms, or other improvements to strengthen communications programming and deliverables.
• Experience partnering closely to lead through influence and guide outside vendors and consultants to ensure high-value and timely output.

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

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Our Mission - to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life - unites a global team of 90,000+ passionate people.
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