Job Description

Additional Location(s): US-MN-Maple Grove; US-MN-Arden Hills

Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.       

About this role:
We are seeking a Senior Manager, Communications, to work closely with business leaders and cross-functional partners within the Boston Scientific Endoscopy business unit to achieve strategic communications goals, including driving awareness about the Endoscopy portfolio and supporting employee communications/engagement. 

The candidate will be able to thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment, exhibit strong sound judgement and have experience in executing successful public relations and communications programming -- both externally and internally. Seeking a candidate who is passionate about health technology and its impact on human health. The individual is a strong, strategic storyteller in health and tech and can create compelling internal and external content. The successful candidate will have a strong ability to manage multiple projects and extensive experience working in a matrixed organization, preferably in healthcare and/or a regulated environment.

This position will report to and work closely with the Endoscopy Corporate Communications team, to create and execute product PR and communication plans, promote business milestones, manage and support employee communications and enhance the company's reputation.

Work Mode:

At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model requiring employees to be in our local office at least three days per week.

Relocation Assistance:

Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time.

Visa Sponsorship:

Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Product PR/Communications and External Awareness: Manage and execute proactive public relations programming in support of product regulatory, commercial and clinical milestones, pipeline innovations and business priorities.

• Employee Communications: Support and execute internal/employee communications strategy and plans. Provide guidance and counsel to functional partners and leadership on messaging development and best practices for engaging employees that shapes the company’s culture. 

• Thought Leadership: Support development and execution of executive thought leadership program. Identify speaking engagements, awards and other opportunities to drive thought leadership.

• Content Development and Material Review: Identify and elevate content (internal and external) and patient stories to corporate channels that serve mutually beneficial business unit and company goals. Manage the reviews with internal stakeholders of various communication materials (e.g., key messaging and media materials, leadership talk tracks, multi-media assets, bylines, etc.). 

• Reputation Management: Manage and support reputational issues while working with appropriate functions to counsel management on reputation/business impact and influence the decision-making process.

• Media Relations: Manage key media relationships and continue to build new relationships to help tell the innovation storyline around Boston Scientific.

• Measurement: Set and identify metrics to measure the effectiveness and impact of internal and external communication efforts. 

• Cross-Collaboration: Partner with various business functions, as well as with corporate and regional teams, including R&D, government affairs, investor relations, legal, finance, marketing, regulatory, medical, clinical and senior management. 

• Agency Management: Oversee PR agency teams that assist with planning and execution. 

• Social Media: Work in partnership with social media teams to provide input into social media strategies and content, promoting business specific opportunities relevant for Corporate channels.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or equivalent. 

• A minimum of 10 years of product PR and patient education communications experience with a deep understanding of both internal and external communications.  

• Demonstrates broad experience developing and executing integrated strategic communications plans and correlating metrics while managing/prioritizing competing priorities. 

• Possesses the ability to articulate complex information in simple and relatable terms. Strong experience in developing compelling content for product communications and developing key positioning, messaging and toolkits. 

• Experience working closely with senior leaders to shape company culture and optimize employee engagement. 

• Strong experience in developing internal communication strategies and employee communications, as well as developing executive communications for internal use. 

• Performs as a self-motivated, hands-on and results-driven communications professional who will recommend innovative and insights-driven communications approaches and takes initiative in a fluid and fast-paced environment. 

• Proven experience in leading digital, social media and influencer programming to drive awareness and build brands. 

• Proven written, verbal and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated success in developing and executing communications that impact reputation.

• Experience of developing and implementing media relations programs and placing stories in top tier publications; strong media relations skills a must. 

• Ability to collaborate across functions including Marketing, Regulatory, Medical Affairs, Legal, etc., and has the ability to influence key stakeholders. 

• Able to achieve results while dealing with ambiguity, discretion, and a rapid pace of change. 

• Experience working with and counseling senior leaders and management. 
  Exhibits strong judgement and executive presence. 

• Experience in issues management and exhibits anticipatory thinking; has a sense of urgency. 

• Ability to travel as needed in support of medical congresses, internal team meetings and campaign initiatives. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Healthcare experience in a corporate or agency environment is strongly preferred.

Requisition ID: 619214

Minimum Salary: $127900

Maximum Salary: $243000

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.

Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

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As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. 

Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status.  Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment.  Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements.   As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.

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