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About the Role

The Marketing Communications Manager develops and executes integrated communications strategies that support business objectives, product and solution launches, brand awareness, and customer engagement. This role partners closely with marketing, product, sales, regulatory, clinical, and cross-functional teams to create clear, compelling, and compliant messaging across multiple channels. In addition to contributing strategic and hands-on communications expertise, this role includes people management responsibility, including coaching, development, performance management, and oversight of team deliverables.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement integrated marketing communications plans that support business priorities, campaigns, and product launches
Create compelling content for internal and external channels, including web, email, presentations, sales enablement materials, social media, and event collateral
Ensure messaging consistency, brand alignment, and adherence to communication standards across all deliverables
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to translate technical, clinical, and business information into clear, audience-appropriate messaging
Manage project timelines, deliverables, and review cycles to ensure high-quality execution and on-time completion
Coordinate with agencies, designers, writers, and other external partners as needed
Support campaign measurement and reporting to evaluate effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement
Assist with communications for product launches, events, thought leadership initiatives, and customer-facing programs
Navigate review and approval processes in a regulated environment, partnering with legal, regulatory, and compliance teams as required
Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and guidance to assigned team members
Set performance expectations, support employee development, and conduct regular feedback and performance discussions
Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team environment
Contribute to broader marketing and communications strategy through insight, creativity, and continuous improvement

Requirements

Typically 5 or more years of experience in marketing communications, corporate communications, or a related discipline
Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with the ability to tailor messaging for diverse audiences
Demonstrated project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Experience collaborating effectively across a matrixed organization
Prior people management experience, including coaching, development, and performance management
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Experience in the medical device, healthcare, life sciences, or other regulated industry
Familiarity with product launch communications and integrated marketing campaigns
Experience working with brand guidelines, content approval workflows, and compliance review processes
Proficiency with digital marketing platforms, content management systems, and campaign measurement tools
Experience supporting global or regional communications programs
Experience leading a small team or managing direct reports

Skills

Strategic thinking
Strong business and customer orientation
Excellent written and verbal communication
Collaboration and stakeholder management
Leadership and team development
Attention to detail
Adaptability and accountability
Results-driven execution

Location

Shinagawa HQ

Work Type

Hybrid flexible working style

Experience Level

5 or more years of experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Journalism, English, or a related field

Salary/Compensations

Competitive Salary

Benefits

Up to 360,000 yen per year in childcare subsidies
Six weeks of leave for family members who require nursing care or for adoption
Babysitter and nursery school matching services
Career development, including mentor programs and e-learning
Internal career network to support women's advancement
Employee stock purchase program
Commuting allowance
Overtime allowance
Holiday work allowance
Annual paid leave
Sick leave
Menstrual leave
Maternity leave
Short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP)

About the Company

Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life.
Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year.
Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

Equal Opportunity

The 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.
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