Manager, Corporate Communications

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

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 the role:
Boston Scientific is recruiting for a communications manager to join our corporate communications team to develop integrated communications and processes that drive the business forward and inspire and engage employees and external stakeholders.

This individual will partner closely with global communications colleagues as well as business and functional teams throughout the company to create content that connects our global employees and gives voice to our company mission, values and people.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead editorial strategy and content generation for the bi-weekly global employee e-newsletter and other employee communications to deliver outstanding internal publications that inform and connect employees and strengthen our company culture.
• Collaborate with communications colleagues, including functional and business unit teams, editorial strategy, media relations, executive communications, social media and web development to define, drive and implement integrated communications and efficient content gathering strategies.

• Identify opportunities to share stories and content across internal and external communication channels, including the company intranet, Boston Scientific website and social media platforms, adapting content as needed.
• Establish company best practices and tools for creative internal communications and research new industry tools and techniques for benchmarking and continuous improvement. Maintain awareness and understanding of industry trends and best practices and share insights with corporate communications team.
• Support global communications strategy and execution for initiatives and programs. Advise on and create written communications, polished presentations, videos and succinct talking points.
• Provide project management and organizational support including cross-functional coordination and vendor management to ensure deliverables are high quality, on time and within budget.
• Learn, listen, understand and implement the voice of leadership and the Boston Scientific brand voice to maintain authenticity and style across all communications.
• Coordinate and manage the cross-functional review and approval of content.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, English or equivalent.
• Minimum of seven years of relevant internal and external communications, project coordination and content creation within a corporate or agency environment. 
• Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Proficient in PowerPoint, Microsoft Word and social media tools and channels.
• Proven ability to work with leadership teams and influence with credibility and business acumen on an ongoing basis, leading to successful communications strategies. 
• Recognized skills for collaborating with global, cross-functional teams at all levels to achieve successful outcomes.

Preferred qualifications:

• Healthcare communications experience is preferred.
• Strategic with “sleeves rolled up” attitude and ability to balance the big picture with attention to detail on all communications. 
• Solutions-oriented professional with a creative flare and willingness to propose new ideas and approaches.
• Demonstrated analytical skills with the ability to synthesize and translate complex ideas into a digestible format.
• Understanding of how to communicate differing “calls to action” amongst varying audiences with distinct viewpoints.
• Excellent project management, organizational, planning and time-management skills. 
• Bright “quick thinker” and self-starter. 
• Adept at working in a team environment while also displaying independence, initiative and enterprise; ability to maintain high productivity while balancing competing priorities.

Requisition ID: 590916

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 identify, gender expression, veteran’s status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

Boston Scientific maintains a prohibited substance free workplace. Pursuant to Va. Code § 2.2-4312 (2000), Boston Scientific is providing notification that the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana is prohibited in the workplace and that violations will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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.