Specialist, Channel Partner Communications

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Purpose Statement  

The Corporate Communications team develops innovative and impactful communications messages to further strengthen Boston Scientific’s reputation as a leading healthcare company with employees and external stakeholders.  

Reporting to the Corporate Communications Sr, Specialist, this role is responsible for planning and executing communications directed to Channel Partners (Distributors) within the Growth Emerging Markets EMEA (GEM).  

The Channel Partner Communications Specialist plays pivotal role in creating and maintaining strong communication channels and is responsible for crafting and executing effective communication strategies that enhance collaboration, engagement, brand and strategy alignment of the Channel Partners in the region.  

Key responsibilities 

• Ensure consistent and aligned communication of the company’s brand message, values, and goals to Channel Partners in GEM region. 
• Develop and execute comprehensive communication plan with strategies and tactics to foster strong relationships with Channel Partners in GEM region.  
• Communication with government officials  
• Create engaging and impactful communication materials, including newsletters, announcements, social media posts and presentations, to keep Channel Partners informed and engaged. 
• Provide regular training and guidance on Boston Scientific brand standards to ensure brand consistency across the distributor served markets.   
• Provide communication support to key events, conferences, and meetings directed to channel partners. 
• Measure and regularly report engagement statistics and metrics, indicating the effectiveness of the communication efforts. 
• Implement feedback mechanism to assess communication impact and gather insights from Channel Partners and drive continuous improvement. 
• Monitor and proactively manage project plans, budget and resources including external vendors, to ensure goals are achieved withing the outlined timelines. 
• Manage creative and media agencies to ensure timely delivery of services, like graphics and videos. Ensure alignment of all materials with Boston Scientific’s brand standards. 

Required competencies 

BRANDING 

Develops, monitors, and delivers communication strategies and tactics that strengthen and protect the Boston Scientific brand. Minimises reputational risks by analysing political, technological, economic, social and regulatory trends to promote and defend company image. Develops communication strategy and plans to enable business continuity in line with relevant legal and regulatory frameworks. 

CONTENT CREATION 

Creates new or leverages existing content and messaging in alignment with regulation and internal policies. Uses storytelling techniques to create a vision to which communication content is aligned. 

AUDIENCE INSIGHTS 

Develops and implements methods to effectively identify, analyse, and understand internal and external audiences. Uses analytics to select and evaluate channel performance. Applies insights to define a clear picture of audience needs, motivations and triggers to effectively engage them. 

INFLUENCE THROUGH PARTNERING 

Applies business experience, expertise and relationship skills to influence stakeholders. Demonstrates understanding of the formal and informal organisation by building coalitions that promote stakeholder action, even without direct authority. Partners with and advises business stakeholders to enable meaningful communications, consistent with company values. 

INNOVATIVE MINDSET 

Evaluates processes to continuously improve efficiency, effectiveness, and/or audience experience. Generates new ideas using creativity and critical thinking to enhance ways of working. Implements new ideas in a sustainable way which supports a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. 

PROJECT AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 

Demonstrates the discipline of planning, prioritising, executing and monitoring projects and activities to achieve specified outcomes within a clearly defined timeframe, standard and budget. Manages and optimises resources, finances and risks.  

The profile 

Excellent opportunity for communication professionals with at least 3 years of experience in corporate communications field. The candidates should be interested in working in fast-paced, multi-national company, in a role with a focus on external communications. 

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Communication, Marketing, Humanities or similar.  
• At least 3 years of previous experience in a communications role (in a company or a communication agency). 
• Strong storytelling and written and verbal English communication skills 

• Languages requirements on professional level: English, Arabic, French  
• Positive can-do & proactive attitude, being highly creative, and with the ability to work in a team as well as independently.  
• Ability to multi-task, strong follow-through, and attention to detail.  
• Proficiency in content creation tools (e.g. Adobe Photoshop, Canva). Video editing ability a plus. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite 
• Located in Lebanon (Beirut) 
• The role is in Hybrid mode - 3 days / week working in the office required 
• Ability to travel within GEM region. About 10-20% time spent on business travels expected for this role. 

Requisition ID: 578169

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!