Corporate Communications Manager

Additional Locations: Ireland-Cork; Ireland-Galway

Boston Scientific is recruiting for a Communications Manager to join our Ireland Communications team, supporting our manufacturing sites in Cork, Clonmel and Galway. Together, these sites employ more than 6,800 people working in manufacturing, advanced R&D and support roles.

Boston Scientific is a global leader in medical technology, dedicated to transforming lives through innovative solutions that improve the health of patients around the world. In Ireland, our teams design, manufacture and deliver life-changing medical devices that serve millions of patients every year, making the country a vital hub in our global network.

This role will develop and deliver integrated communications that inspire and engage our diverse Ireland workforce and strengthen our external reputation with stakeholders across the region.

About the role:         

The successful candidate will develop and lead internal and external communications activities for Boston Scientific’s Cork and Clonmel sites, acting as the primary communications partner to site leadership teams. The Communications Manager will deliver engaging, consistent, and impactful communications that strengthen employee engagement, support leadership effectiveness, and enhance Boston Scientific’s reputation within the local community and beyond.

In addition, this role will be a core member of the Ireland Communications team, working collaboratively with communications colleagues based in Galway. The Communications Manager will contribute to and help execute national communications projects and priorities (including integrated cross-site engagement programmes, media or reputation initiatives) under the direction of the Senior Communications Manager for Ireland. This requires flexibility to balance site-specific responsibilities with strategic, cross-site projects that advance Boston Scientific’s reputation and employee engagement nationally.

Your responsibilities include:

• Develop and execute an integrated communications plan for Cork and Clonmel, aligned with Ireland and global communications priorities.
• Act as trusted adviser to site and regional leaders, providing counsel on messaging, change management and employee engagement.
• Support & shape development of a longer-term roadmap (2026–2028) for communications across Ireland.

Internal communications:

• Manage site-wide internal communications channels (town halls, leadership updates, supervisor cascades, newsletters, SharePoint, corridor events/screens).
• Create innovative approaches to connect non-desk based colleagues to Boston Scientific’s  purpose, values and business priorities.
• Embed measurement and feedback mechanisms to track communications effectiveness and improve impact.

External communications & reputation

• Strengthen visibility of Cork and Clonmel through local media, community, academic and stakeholder partnerships.
• Promote site achievements, culture, and employee stories across corporate and social channels.
• Partner with Corporate Communications and Government Affairs on external engagement and reputation management.

Leadership communications

• Prepare clear and compelling content (talking points, presentations, video, messaging) as directed for site and regional leaders.
• Support site participation in global and regional initiatives, ensuring consistency of messages.

Project management & collaboration

• Lead communications planning and execution for large site events (e.g. quarterly business updates, all-employee meetings).
• Manage cross-functional inputs and approvals to deliver timely, high-quality communications.
• Partner with the Galway communications team and Corporate Communications to share best practice and align content.
• Contribute to and execute national communications projects as directed by the Senior Communications Manager for Ireland.

Innovation and AI-enabled communications

• Bring curiosity and creativity to testing new ways of working, including the use of AI and digital tools to improve communications efficiency and impact.
• Collaborate with colleagues to pilot new approaches (e.g. content drafting support, data analysis, engagement insights, or streamlined workflows).
• Help embed a culture of innovation within the Ireland Communications team, ensuring Boston Scientific remains at the forefront of progressive communications practice.
• No prior AI expertise is required but a willingness to learn, experiment, and embrace new technologies is essential.

 Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years’ professional experience in internal and/or external communications, ideally in a corporate or agency environment.
• Proven ability to act as a trusted adviser to senior leaders, shaping communication strategies that influence employee engagement and organisational culture.
• Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics for diverse audiences (manufacturing colleagues, managers, senior leaders, external stakeholders).
• Demonstrated project management skills. Able to manage multiple projects, stakeholders and deadlines with precision and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with experience working across sites, functions or regions.
• Curiosity and adaptability.  Shows a willingness to learn and experiment with AI and other digital tools to improve communications efficiency, creativity and impact.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, balancing immediate tactical needs with longer-term strategic projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, intranet platforms and social media tools.

Preferred

• Experience working in medtech, healthcare, manufacturing, technology or another highly regulated industry.
• Familiarity with communications strategies for non-desk based manufacturing colleagues and the ability to tailor messages across varied employee groups.
• Experience in external communications, including media engagement, community relations and/or reputation management.
• Strong digital skills, including comfort with video, design, analytics or other creative platforms.
• Demonstrated record of innovation in communications, e.g. piloting new tools, experimenting with new formats, or embedding continuous improvement into workflows.

*Closing date 2nd November 2025*

Requisition ID: 614073