Responsibilities

• Lead external affairs and public relations strategy for the Commercial division, supporting leadership, business units, innovation centers, and key product initiatives.
• Serve as a trusted communications advisor to senior leaders on media relations, reputation management, executive communications, and external engagement.
• Develop and execute integrated communication strategies that align with business objectives and enterprise communication priorities.
• Manage media relations and crisis communications, including press materials, spokesperson preparation, media inquiries, and strategic response planning.
• Build and strengthen relationships with media, journalists, industry influencers, and trade associations to enhance Stryker's visibility and thought leadership.
• Create compelling executive and external communications, including speeches, statements, opinion pieces, and messaging for key stakeholders.
• Protect and enhance corporate reputation by monitoring public sentiment, advising on communication strategies, and supporting business transformation initiatives.
• Measure communication effectiveness while managing agency partners and collaborating across functions to continuously improve external communications and business impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in media relations and public relations
• Experience developing and delivering written, verbal, and presentation communications for internal and external audiences
• Experience in executive communications and crisis communications, with a strong track record in strategic planning, execution and stakeholder engagement

Nice to Have

• MBA

Benefits

• 12 paid holidays annually.
• total rewards package includes bonuses, healthcare, insurance benefits, retirement programs, wellness programs, as well as service and performance awards – not to mention various social and recreational activities, all of which are location specific.
• Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program.
• Financial benefits include: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance.