Principal Communications Generalist - Regulatory Affairs, Strategy, & Policy (Onsite)

Medtronic•Minneapolis, MN

1d•Onsite

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. A Day in the Life At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. Careers that Change Lives Step into a pivotal role where you’ll shape how Medtronic’s Regulatory Affairs team gains market access for life-changing products. As Principal Communications Generalist , you’ll lead end-to-end communication strategy and execution—gathering insights from across the matrix, crafting compelling stories, and developing visually engaging presentations to inspire, align, and educate our Regulatory Affairs professionals and external audiences. You’ll translate complex regulatory goals into powerful messages that drive advocacy, policy alignment, and greater employee engagement. You’ll have the opportunity to plan, write, and edit content that supports change initiatives, policy updates, and regulatory education—whether through session proposals, newsletters, Yammer, or executive presentations. Working closely with senior leadership, you’ll help shape and deploy impactful communication strategies that inform, persuade, and energize stakeholders—cementing your place at the heart of the Medtronic Mission to alleviate pain, restore health and extend life.

Requirements

Minimum requirements Bachelor's Degree
Minimum 7 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience

Nice To Haves

Degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, or related discipline
Advanced knowledge and experience with digital media
Proven storyteller capable of creating compelling narratives and impactful visuals
Ability to adjust messages and content for a variety of audiences
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines
Experience working on fast-paced, geographically dispersed teams
Experience in the healthcare industry (e.g., medical device, pharma, hospital, biotech)
Experience with global regulatory requirements

Responsibilities

Supports the effectiveness of senior leadership interactions, by creating content for impactful presentations and written communications intended for internal and external audiences.
Creation and maintenance of well-organized and visually engaging repository of presentations and resources for easy accessibility by key stakeholders.
Supports cascade from Clinical, Medical, Regulatory Affairs (CMRA ) communications strategy and governance activities to ensure strong departmental, operational, and functional health, including planning and preparation of communications, sometimes of a sensitive nature.
Handles the creation and implementation of multiple forms of internal strategic communication activities, programs and content guided by the Medtronic Mission and overall business strategy.
As required, may possess strong change management communications capabilities and understanding of organizational dynamics and social psychology
Directly manages communications activities that promote, enhance, and protect the organization's reputation to both internal and external audiences
Handles the creation and implementation of multiple forms of internal strategic communication activities, programs and content guided by the Medtronic Mission and overall business strategy
Oversees and executes the writing, editing and approval of event scripts, speeches, key documents and reports, promotional materials, press releases, interviews, FAQs, and other external and internal communications vehicles as defined

Benefits

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values.
We recognize their contributions.
They share in the success they help to create.
We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
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 (subject to IRS earning minimums)
Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).