Stryker · 5 hours ago
Communications Manager, Instruments (HYBRID)
Portage, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expStryker is a leading company in the medical technology field, and they are seeking a Communications Manager for their Instruments Division. The role involves developing and executing communication strategies to engage employees and enhance the visibility of senior leadership, while also managing external communications and reputation management.
BiotechnologyHealth CareLife ScienceMedicalMedical Device
Responsibilities
Foster and maintain strong partnerships with business unit and functional leaders, providing strategic communication counsel and ensuring message alignment across audiences, channels and initiatives
Lead the development, planning and execution of communication strategies and plans that support business objectives, including strategic plans, organizational announcements, change initiatives business reviews, town halls, newsletters and sales meetings
Create clear, engaging and relevant content for employee and leadership communications, including presentations, events, videos, articles, patient stories and other experiences
Elevate senior leaders through thoughtful executive communications, crafting speeches, scripts, talking points and storytelling moments that amplify leadership priorities and brand voice
Serve as a communications partner to business units by reviewing and refining content across functions and regions to ensure clarity, quality, alignment and consistency
Support external affairs needs, including media inquiries, public affairs, reputation management and issues/crisis communication in partnership with cross-functional stakeholders, including Marketing
Strategize and execute key business unit events such as global town halls, people-manager calls, annual sales gatherings and communication needs related to M&A or organizational change
Identify communication needs, opportunities and risks, proactively recommending strategies and leading execution from concept through delivery
Ensure all communications reflect Stryker’s brand, culture and leadership expectations, maintaining a high bar for clarity, tone, accuracy and visual identity
Measure communication effectiveness and refine approaches to enhance clarity, connection and impact
Stay current on communication trends, tools and best practices, bringing forward new ideas that enhance communication quality and engagement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in any field required
8+ years of professional work experience is needed for a qualified applicant
4+ years of experience in a communications or marketing role
4+ years of expert level experience utilizing PowerPoint
Preferred
Expertise in Marketo, SharePoint 365, MS Office, Zoom, Teams is preferred
Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite preferred
Demonstrated ability to condense, organize and convey complex information in a logical, visually pleasing, and user-friendly manner that is appealing to broad range of audiences
Excellent grammar, copywriting, proofreading, and editing skills with strong attention to detail
Ability to deliver under tight deadlines and adapt quickly to change
Ability to work collaboratively with other departments and functions
Can be trusted to protect the confidentiality of sensitive information
Ability to present and speak comfortably in front of others
Benefits
Medical and prescription drug insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Critical illness insurance
Accident insurance
Hospital indemnity insurance
Personalized healthcare support
Wellbeing program
Tobacco cessation program
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
401(k) plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Basic life and AD&D insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Company
Stryker
Stryker is a medical technology company that offers products and services in orthopaedics.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1990-01-02IPO
Leadership Team
Kevin Lobo
Chair & CEO
Glenn S. Boehnlein
Chief Financial Officer and Vice President
Recent News
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