Responsibilities

• Corporate Reputation & Executive Communications
• Develop and execute a comprehensive corporate communications strategy aligned with business priorities.
• Build and protect the company’s reputation among patients, healthcare professionals, investors, employees, policymakers, and industry influencers.
• Partner closely with executive leadership to shape key corporate narratives and messaging.
• Develop executive thought leadership platforms, speaking opportunities, bylined articles, and strategic communications.
• Lead communications for significant corporate milestones, business announcements, partnerships, and strategic initiatives.
• Media Relations
• Build and maintain strong relationships with top-tier business, healthcare, technology, and consumer media.
• Develop proactive media strategies that generate high-impact earned media coverage.
• Serve as the company’s communications lead for media inquiries and interview preparation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field and 15+ years of progressive communications experience, including significant experience in healthcare, medical technology, pharmaceuticals, or other highly regulated industries.
• 10+ years managerial experience
• OR
• Advanced Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field and 13+ years of progressive communications experience, including significant experience in healthcare, medical technology, pharmaceuticals, or other highly regulated industries.
• 10+ years managerial experience

Preferred

• Deep experience developing and executing media relations strategies with measurable business impact, supported by strong journalist relationships.
• Trusted advisor to executive leadership and Boards of Directors, with exceptional executive presence and communication skills.
• Proven leader in crisis and sensitive issue management, remaining calm and effective during high-visibility situations.
• Strategic storyteller who translates complex topics into compelling narratives across traditional, digital, social, and integrated communications channels.
• Equally comfortable developing long-term communications strategy and executing tactical initiatives.
• Experience supporting product launches, corporate milestones, and communications for publicly traded companies and IPOs.
• Experience leading communications teams and external agency partners.
• Global communications experience across multiple markets.
• Familiarity with FDA-regulated communications and healthcare policy.
• Collaborative and influential leader who drives cross-functional alignment without direct authority.

Benefits

• MiniMed offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package
• At MiniMed, we put people first. A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values: We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every stage of your career and life.
• Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$178,000.00 - $302,000.00
• For roles located in California, Seattle WA, Washington DC, Boston MA, and New York City, the salary range is $198,000.00 - $336,000.00 USD.
• Actual compensation may vary based on factors including experience, education, certifications, skills, market conditions, internal equity, and geographic location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).
• This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Short Term Incentive (STI).This position is eligible for an annual long-term incentive plan.
• At MiniMed, we are committed to supporting the well-being and financial security of our employees. Regular employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for a robust benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as access to a Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, life insurance, long-term disability leave, and a dependent daycare spending account. In addition, all regular employees enjoy incentive plans, a 401(k) plan with company match, short-term disability coverage, paid time off and holidays, participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and access to our Employee Assistance Program. Eligible employees may also benefit from our Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement and Capital Accumulation Plan, subject to IRS minimum earnings requirements.