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Director and Business Partner, Global Corporate Communications - Neuromodulation

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Boston Scientific

27d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Government & Politics
    Marketing
  • Arden Hills

AI generated summary

  • You need a bachelor's in communications, 12+ years in corporate/agency comms, 10+ in issues management, strong writing skills, experience in healthcare, and the ability to lead and influence executives.
  • You will lead global communication strategies, support executives, manage reputational risks, develop impactful content, supervise a team, and collaborate with regional partners to drive initiatives.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism or related field
  • 12+ years of communications experience within a corporate or agency environment
  • 10+ years of issues management experience
  • Experience with both external and internal communications (i.e., external: media relations, product milestone communications, issues management, PR programming for direct-to-patient and physicians; internal: engagement, executive communications and organizational change management)
  • Demonstrated ability to lead people and teams regardless of reporting relationships or direct organizational authority
  • Proven exceptional writer and multi-channel storyteller
  • Ability to identify the “big picture” with attention to detail with all communications
  • In-depth understanding of communicating with target audiences, as well as expertise in high-impact messaging to broad audiences
  • Ability to distill complex information into compelling and simple terms, with an understanding of public and industry perception
  • Demonstrated success at managing competing deadlines within tight timeframes and managing legal, clinical, regulatory reviews and approvals
  • Ability to travel domestically in support of medical congresses and internal team meetings (appx 10%)
  • Experience in both a corporate and an agency environment
  • High degree of emotional intelligence and excellent interpersonal skills
  • Strong executive presence with the ability to thoughtfully advise top executives, comfortably providing alternative points of view and influence decision making
  • Experience in a highly matrixed environment
  • Healthcare communication experience

Responsibilities

  • Lead overarching, global external and internal communications strategies and plans based on divisional annual operating plan objectives, while securing stakeholder alignment, program funding and functional resourcing.
  • Support divisional president and franchise marketing VPs to create deliberate communications strategies that advance the commercial organization’s overarching goals and deliver impactful and timely content to respective audiences.
  • Drive strategic alignment with marketing organization and oversee the development of proactive public relations programming and in support of patient education and business priorities.
  • Anticipate and manage communication needs related to issues and crises that have potential reputational impact.
  • Pro-actively implement data-driven communication plans, working closely with cross-functional divisional, corporate and regional colleagues.
  • Provide strategic counsel and a solution-oriented and adaptable mindset while pushing back on recommendations when necessary.
  • Serve as a media spokesperson for the company representing the Neuromodulation business.
  • Develop talking points, statements, FAQs and preparation of executives for media and investor relations needs surrounding M&A, product milestones, issues management, etc.
  • Enable new and effective methods for developing compelling and interactive employee communications around strategy, business priorities, organizational changes and culture.
  • Supervise senior communications manager, with a strong focus on mentoring and professional development.
  • Manage agency/third-party professionals to develop and deliver communications programming and measure impact.
  • Serve as an active member of the Global Corporate Communications team, pursuing consistent, high-quality communications through collaboration and best-practice sharing.
  • Partner with regional communications leads in EMEA, APAC and LATAM to drive strategic alignment and execution on key product communications initiatives.
  • Demonstrate strong commitment to company values and furthering a diverse and inclusive team environment.

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

Yes, we support remote work in a hybrid format, allowing employees to work in the office approximately three days per week.

Where is the Neuromodulation division headquartered?

The Neuromodulation division is based in Valencia, California.

What are the required qualifications for this position?

The required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in communications or a related field, 12+ years of communications experience, and 10+ years of issues management experience, among others.

What are the preferred qualifications for candidates?

Preferred qualifications include experience in both corporate and agency environments, healthcare communication experience, and strong emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills.

Will there be travel required for this role?

Yes, the role may require domestic travel in support of medical congresses and internal team meetings, approximately 10% of the time.

Is experience in healthcare communication necessary for this role?

While not required, healthcare communication experience is listed as a preferred qualification for this role.

Who will the Director and Business Partner, Global Corporate Communications collaborate with?

This role will collaborate closely with leaders across various functions including Marketing, Investor Relations, Human Resources, Government Affairs, Legal, Regulatory, Clinical, and more.

What is the salary range for this position?

The salary range for this position is between $157,600 and $299,500, depending on experience and other relevant factors.

What type of communications strategies will the Director be responsible for leading?

The Director will lead overarching global external and internal communications strategies based on divisional annual operating plan objectives.

Will the candidate be required to manage a team?

Yes, the candidate will supervise a senior communications manager, focusing on mentoring and professional development.

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Boston Scientific

Advancing Science for Life

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1979
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

At Boston Scientific, we work collaboratively to solve healthcare’s toughest problems by developing solutions that matter most to those suffering from debilitating and life threatening conditions and the healthcare professionals who provide their care. Across 100+ countries, we help providers deliver care more effectively by reducing costs, increasing efficiencies and expanding access to care in order to help more people in more places live longer, healthier lives. We go beyond our mission of transforming patient lives by investing in the future and the well-being of our employees and our planet. Our commitment to sustainability is evident in our Newsweek ranking as the 16th greenest company in the U.S. We also strive to foster a diverse and inclusive work environment and provide opportunities for our 38,000+ employees around the world to serve in their local communities.