Sr. Director Communications (Pelvic Health), Rice Creek, MN

Communications LeaderAt 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.As the Communications Leader, you will lead strategic communications for the Pelvic Health Operating Unit, a growth-driver business within the Neuroscience Portfolio. Reporting to the President of Pelvic Health, and functionally to the Vice President Neuroscience Communications, you will develop and execute integrated communication strategies that accelerate business growth and strengthen culture. You will shape a Pelvic Health narrative that supports sustained global leadership in sacral neuromodulation, accelerated growth in implantable tibial neuromodulation, and commercial transformation, while executing communications strategies that engage and influence leaders, employees, customers, and external stakeholders. This role requires a business-minded communications leader who can translate strategy into clear, compelling, audience-centered communications that build confidence, drive alignment, and reinforce accountability during a period of rapid change and opportunity.Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:Strategic Communications Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive communications strategy that advances Pelvic Health's business priorities, aligns with the Operating Unit President's voice, and supports the broader Neuroscience portfolio. Ensure communications help employees and stakeholders understand where the business is going, why it is changing, and how each priority connects to growth, patients, and performance.Growth Narrative and Market Positioning: Shape and amplify a clear, differentiated Pelvic Health story centered on expanding patient access, accelerating Altaviva adoption, sustaining SNM leadership, and positioning the business as a bold innovator in incontinence care and broader urology. Translate complex business and clinical priorities into compelling narratives for internal and external audiences.Executive Visibility and Thought Leadership: Guide executive communications and thought leadership plans that elevate key leaders and position Pelvic Health as a category leader with a credible, forward-looking point of view on market development, innovation, patient impact, and commercial transformation.Commercial Transformation and Change Communications: Lead communications that support major transformation efforts across people, process, technology, and culture. Build communication strategies that reinforce role clarity, readiness, accountability, and confidence as the organization evolves to support growth, launch execution, and new ways of working.Integrated Campaign Management: Lead the strategic development and execution of integrated campaigns that connect business strategy, product storytelling, patient impact, and brand reputation across earned, owned, and internal channels. Ensure campaigns support key moments such as launches, training milestones, market activation, and leadership engagement.Employee Engagement and Culture Activation: Partner with business and HR leaders to strengthen employee connection to strategy, activate culture, and reinforce a high-performing, growth-oriented mindset. Develop communications that help teams navigate change, celebrate progress, and stay aligned around shared goals and expectations.Strategic Public Relations and Media Engagement: Build and manage strong relationships with media, analysts, and industry influencers to enhance visibility and elevate Pelvic Health's reputation externally. Identify proactive opportunities to showcase innovation, patient outcomes, clinical progress, and business momentum.Reputation and Issues Management: Proactively shape the Pelvic Health operating unit's identity across paid, earned, shared, and owned channels. Lead communications planning and response strategies that protect trust, support leadership decision-making, and maintain credibility during issues, change events, or crises.Performance Measurement and Insights: Use data and audience insights to assess the effectiveness of communication strategies, strengthen message resonance, and continuously improve outcomes. Link communications metrics to business priorities such as engagement, launch visibility, brand awareness, and organizational readiness.Enterprise and Cross-Functional Partnership: Partner closely with GCCM colleagues and cross-functional leaders across marketing, commercial, HR, clinical, and corporate communications to represent Pelvic Health's priorities, bring enterprise strategies to life within the operating unit, and elevate Pelvic Health stories in enterprise channels.Must Have: Minimum Requirements- To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile:Bachelor's DegreeMinimum of 15 years of relevant experience in an integrated communications, business or corporate communications role and 10+ years of people or program managerial experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 13 years relevant experience and 10+ years of people or program managerial experience.Nice to Have: Preferred Qualifications:Master's degree in communications, marketing, or a related field.Expertise in media, investor relations and public relations.Experience leading teams and contributing to a matrix leadership model.Strong generalist experience across multiple communications disciplines.Proven ability to build trust and establish credibility with all levels of management, including executive leadership.Experience leading communications in a highly matrixed, global organization, with a preference for healthcare, medical technology, or other highly regulated industries.Demonstrated success serving as a strategic advisor to senior business leaders during periods of transformation, growth, or organizational change.Strong ability to translate business strategy into clear communication plans that drive alignment, engagement, and action.Experience supporting global product launches, commercialization efforts, and market-shaping campaigns.Demonstrated strength in employee communications, culture activation, and change communications.Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.Demonstrated experience using metrics and audience insights to measure communication effectiveness and optimize strategy.Familiarity with digital channels, modern communications tools, and data-enabled approaches to audience engagement.About Medtronic: Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be. We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let's work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients' lives.Physical Job Requirements:The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America). 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. Learn more about our benefits here.LTI Eligible: This position is eligible for an annual long-term incentive plan. Learn more about Medtronic Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) here.The provided base salary range is used nationally (except in certain CA locations). The rate offered is compliant with federal/local regulations and may vary by experience, certification/education, market conditions, location, etc. Base pay is based on numerous factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.Physical Job RequirementsThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.U.S. Work Authorization & SponsorshipAt Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with