Brand Activation Manager

Additional Locations:  N/A

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.

***Important note on the location of this position. We are needing someone based in MN, who can come into the office 1-3 times a week.

About the role:

Develop, manage and execute strategic communications plans and initiatives, and ensure all are aligned with overall goals and objectives for the Vascular Peripheral Intervention (PI) marketing division.

Work closely with the Product Management team and other cross functional teams to develop strategies and tactics for programs and product launches across integrated communications channels such as tradeshows, social, digital, video, print, etc. 

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Develop and manage global strategic communication plans, in close partnership with the Product Marketing team, that take into consideration both the goals of an individual initiative and business, as well as divisional/corporate objectives.
• Manage the coordination of the development, design, and production of marketing materials while communicating with external vendors.
• Manage and ensure consistency in the Boston Scientific brand.
• Execute integrated global product communication programs for all PI launches, utilizing cutting edge communication technologies within all channels.
• Communicate proactively to group manager and product managers, in order to manage expectations, timelines and logistics.
• Identify, partner with, and manage appropriate resources (i.e., vendor relationships, other internal departments, etc.) to ensure that communication plans meet objectives.
• Develop and maintain budgets while ensuring cost saving measures; accountable for implications on general business management.
• Evaluate program impact and reassess objectives and outcomes; responsible for continuous improvement of the communication plan.
• Keep abreast of industry standards and trends as related to responsibilities.

Required qualifications: 

• Out of the box thinker who is fearless in helping drive change; willing to try new things, fail fast and iterate programs rapidly.
• Bachelor’s level degree required
• 3+ years of experience in Marketing Communications, Marketing, Advertising, or related field
• Ability to manage multiple projects with different stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to think strategically 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience implementing multi-channel marketing communications plans
• Agency experience or experience within the medical device, pharmaceutical, or healthcare industry 

Requisition ID: 560188

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!