Communications Generalist - Global Operations and Supply Chain

Medtronic

Medtronic

Marketing & Communications, Operations

Minneapolis, MN, USA

USD 68k-102k / year + Equity

Posted on Jun 9, 2026
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 15 Jun 2026


At 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.

A Day in the Life

We are seeking an communications specialist for the Global Operations and Supply Chain(GOSC) Communications team. You will play a critical role in connecting, engaging, and inspiring our global workforce – the largest function in Medtronic. Your work will help drive understanding, alignment, and action around business priorities, company culture, and strategic initiatives.

This role is ideal for an early career professional looking to grow their skills and impact. You thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about the power of communications.

This is an onsite role at our operational headquarters.

Responsibilities may include the following, and other duties may be assigned:

  • Working as an agile team player, create and implement primarily internal communications programs and content guided by the function’s strategy and aligned with organizational goals, supporting business transformation and fostering employee engagement

  • Collaborate with communications colleagues and business partners across the function, along with regional, and corporate communications teams, as needed, to support priority initiatives and special projects

  • Support key initiatives that reinforce company values, celebrate employee contributions, and enhance transparency and trust across the organization

  • Measure the impact of communication efforts through feedback, analytics, and engagement metrics, using data to inform strategy and continuous improvement

  • Build, scale and maintain key communications infrastructure for function inclusive of intranet content, content distribution mechanisms and results tracking.

Min requirements:

Requires a Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in corporate communications or internal communications (in house or PR), or advanced degree with 0 years of experience.

Required Knowledge and Experience:

  • Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills tailored to a variety of internal audiences

  • Proven experience in strategic communication programs with measurable impact

  • Understanding of change communication and organizational transformation

  • Experience working within a highly matrixed, global organization desired

    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 Requirements

    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.

    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 & Sponsorship

    At 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 long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

    Join us in our mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life—where your unique background and perspective are valued.

    Benefits & Compensation

    Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
    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.

    Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$68,000.00 - $102,000.00

    This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

    The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

    The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).

    The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

    Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

    Further details are available at the link below:

    Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

    About Medtronic

    We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
    Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
    We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

    Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here.

    It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

    If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. (“Medtronic”) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.