Director of Internal and Executive Communications

About the position

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world. We are seeking a Director of Internal Communications to lead internal communications for Medtronic's $6B global Surgical Operating Unit. This critical and highly visible role reports to the Head of Communications for Surgical and includes direct leadership of a team member. As Director, you will shape how we inform, engage, and inspire our global employee community. Your work will help foster a strong sense of purpose and connection-linking employees to Medtronic's Mission, business priorities, and each other. You will develop communication strategies that elevate the voice of leadership, cultivate culture, and support transformation across a dynamic, global organization.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement innovative internal communications strategies that align with Medtronic's values and business priorities.
• Partner with senior leaders to develop compelling narratives, messaging, and presentations that clearly communicate vision, direction, and change.
• Craft engaging, high-impact content across various channels-including videos, blogs, intranet stories, speeches, and newsletters-that resonate with employees globally.
• Lead internal communications for key transformation and change initiatives, ensuring employees understand, support, and champion new directions.
• Develop campaigns, content, and programming that build transparency, trust, and a vibrant employee community.
• Support major internal events-such as town halls, leadership summits, and employee forums-to ensure alignment and message impact.
• Use feedback and analytics to evaluate communication effectiveness and continuously improve clarity, reach, and engagement.
• Collaborate with HR, DEI, Marketing, and other business teams to ensure message alignment and consistency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience and 7+ years of managerial experience OR Advanced degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience and 7+ years of managerial experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Proven track record leading internal communication strategies in complex, matrixed, and global environments.
• Exceptional writing, storytelling, and editorial skills.
• Experience advising and influencing senior executives.
• Strong project management and organizational abilities.
• Demonstrated success in employee engagement and change communications.
• Background in healthcare, medtech, or a highly regulated industry.
• Advanced degree or certification in Communications, Organizational Psychology, or Change Management.
• Knowledge of organizational behavior, change theory, and employee engagement practices.
• Proficiency in digital communication platforms and analytics tools.

Benefits

• Health, Dental and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability leave
• Dependent daycare spending account
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement
• Simple Steps (global well-being program)
• Incentive plans
• 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
• Short-term disability
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement
• Capital Accumulation Plan