We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 15 Nov 2024

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

Team is working hybrid and position will be onsite in Fridley, MN, 3 days/week.

Internal & External Communications

• In partnership with the Global Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (GIDE) Communications Director, you will help create and execute strategic communications initiatives (including messaging on behalf of Chief Inclusion & Diversity Officer - CIDO) that deliver on stated objectives (e.g., engaging meaningfully with employees already involved in Inclusion, Diversity & Equity work as well as broadening to appeal to those yet to become involved).


• Ensure that all communications activities you are responsible for and created on behalf of Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer (e.g., social media plan, Network engagement, internal podcast, etc.) are anchored in a communications strategy you create (including objectives, tactics and audiences, and informed by data) and aligns to broader organizational strategies (Global Communications & Corporate Marketing, ID&E communications and GIDE).


• Update ID&E organizational messaging and help cascade key concepts, and priorities throughout the organization.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including other executive communications teams, to ensure alignment and consistency in ID&E messaging (e.g., recognition of heritage months, etc.).


• Identify and develop communication enablement tools (e.g., key messaging, sample presentations, engagement forums, etc.) that empower key stakeholder groups across Medtronic to speak consistently about our ID&E efforts.


• Update and maintain a "library" of core slides about ID&E.


• Measure results of communications tactics to ensure that efforts are meeting stated fiscal year objectives.

Executive Communications

• Craft clear, compelling and dynamic messages for the CIDO (with ability to flex between personal and professional tone) for a variety of audiences both internal and external.


• Provide communication support for the CIDO, including presentation development (both content and basic design), preparation of talking points and gathering background information.


• Support executive participation in events, conferences and media engagements.


• Implement strategic approach to social media (internal and external) including drafting of posts, gathering insights from past performance and adapting strategy accordingly.


• Execute internal social media campaigns to help engage employees in key ID&E activities.


• Drive employee engagement visits end-to-end including project management, partner collaboration, executive prep, creative execution and all pre- and post- event messaging.


• Produce internal podcast including identification of guests, simple editing of the podcast and promotion of episodes.

Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of experience in communications (or 8+ years with an advanced degree)

Nice to Have:

• Experience in Corporate communications


• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as marketing, communications, public relations, policy, English, or journalism


• Master's degree in business, communications, marketing, or related field


• Strong interpersonal and written communications skills


• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships across a variety of functions and with all levels of management and employees


• Resourcefulness, flexibility, and ability to work in ambiguous situations


• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver communications plans and tactics with measurable outcomes, using multiple channels, including digital/social media


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  Executive interaction: Confidently engage with high-level executives, demonstrating professionalism and effective communication skills including ensuring all work presented to executives is polished, accurate, and meets the highest standards of quality.


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  Strategic leadership and execution: Demonstrate comfort in both driving strategic communication initiatives and executing detailed plans, ensuring alignment throughout.


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  Analytical thinking: Exhibit the ability to connect the dots between various projects and provide comprehensive and actionable recommendations.


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  Collaborative teamwork: Foster strong collaboration across teams, leveraging diverse perspectives to achieve common objectives.

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):$136,800.00 - $205,200.00

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

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 .

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.