Senior Communications Manager, Monitoring Business

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Job Description

As the Senior Communications Manager, Monitoring Business, you will be responsible for the overall management and execution of business communication strategies, which includes items such as, planning and activation, employee and management communications, as well as executive thought leadership initiatives, while working closely with the Business Unit leadership and the Business leader.

Your role:

• Serving as the primary communications liaison for one of our monitoring business units involves understanding its goals, challenges, and opportunities. This role includes developing and implementing integrated communication plans that align with the company's strategic objectives. Additionally, it requires creating compelling content for various channels, including press releases, social media, websites, newsletters, and internal communications.

• Managing media relations involves drafting press materials, coordinating interviews, and maintaining relationships with key media contacts. This role also includes collaborating with cross-functional teams to support product launches, marketing campaigns, and other initiatives. Additionally, it requires monitoring industry trends and competitor activities relevant to the business unit to inform communication strategies. Measuring and reporting on the effectiveness of communication efforts using data to drive continuous improvement for the business is a critical aspect of this position.

• In partnership with our media relations agency, supporting the development of press materials, coordinating interviews, and maintaining relationships with key media contacts. This role also includes collaborating with cross-functional teams to support product launches, marketing campaigns, and other initiatives. Additionally, it requires monitoring industry trends and competitor activities relevant to the business unit to inform communication strategies. Measuring and reporting on the effectiveness of communication efforts using data to drive continuous improvement for the business is a critical aspect of this position.

You're the right fit if:

• You’ve acquired 8+ years’ experience, of experience in healthcare, medical device, or pharma organization preferred.

• Your skills include strong experience of managing complex communications processes across a matrixed organization, with the exceptional ability to communicate with multiple, diverse stakeholder groups and have a proven track record in media relations that extends beyond traditional product public relations (PR). Additionally, you demonstrate an adeptness in managing high-pressure situations and navigating sensitive issues effectively and with tact.

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field. A master's degree is a plus. 

• You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.

• You have excellent communication skills, bringing energy and creativity to fast-moving environments, equipped with strong presentation, analytical, and organizational abilities, and are results-driven with a knack for combining strategic thinking with effective execution. Additionally, you are comfortable leveraging your project leadership experience and engaging in agency management to introduce new concepts, interact regularly with executives and customers, collaborate effectively with global teams, and creatively solve problems.

How we work together

We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations.

This is an office-based role.

About Philips

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Philips Transparency Details

The pay range for this position in Cambridge, MA is $136,000 to $216,000.

The actual base pay offered may vary within the posted ranges depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.    

In addition, other compensation, such as an annual incentive bonus, sales commission or long-term incentives, may be offered.  Employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program, which includes a generous PTO, 401k (up to 7% match), HSA (with company contribution), stock purchase plan, education reimbursement and much more.  Details about our benefits can be found here. 

At Philips, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case. 

Additional Information

US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future.

Company relocation benefits will not be provided for this position.  For this position, you must reside in or within commuting distance to Cambridge, MA

This requisition is expected to stay active for 45 days but may close earlier if a successful candidate is selected or business necessity dictates.  Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets and maintains a drug-free workplace.