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** Job Title: Marketing Communications Specialist, Japan Reports To: Marketing Communications Manager Location: Japan; visits to Tokyo office required **Careers that Change Lives** As Marketing Communications Specialist within the Medtronic Multichannel Marketing function, you will play a vital role in designing and implementing marketing strategies and marketing campaigns aimed at healthcare professionals. You will collaborate with operational units and cross-functional teams to brainstorm, strategize, develop and execute multichannel marketing campaign initiatives that effectively reach and engage target audience effectively, resulting in significant business outcome. Your efforts will contribute to the promotion and success of Medtronic products and services in a highly regulated and competitive industry. This role is a highly visible and critical member of our team, reporting to the Marketing Communications Manager. Note： The reporting line will be the Creative Media & Design Manager. Once the Marketing Communications Manager returns from parental leave, they are expected to become the reporting line for this role. **A Day in Life** Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. + **Strategy Consultation** : Collaborate with the marketing team of operation unit to create and execute comprehensive multichannel marketing strategies and campaigns tailored to targeted healthcare professionals and patients/consumers. Ensure alignment with overall marketing goals, company objectives and targeted outcomes. + **Multichannel Campaigns Planning and Execution** : End to end multichannel marketing campaigns management targeting HCPs and patients/consumers, utilizing channels not limited to email marketing, social media, website, print materials, online platforms, media planning via an agency etc. + **Analysis and Reporting** : Monitor, analyze and report on the effectiveness of marketing campaigns, providing clear statistics/data and insights drawing and recommendations for optimization. **• Content Adaptation Across Channels** : Localize content across various formats and channels, including digital assets (e.g., landing pages, emails, social posts), sales tools, and patient education materials. **• Creative Collaboration** : Work closely with internal creative and content teams to refine messaging, managing asset production, and support campaign rollout. **• Cross-Team Coordination** : Serve as a key liaison between local teams to gather feedback, align on needs, and ensure smooth execution of marketing initiatives. **• Brand Compliance** : Maintain a strong understanding of brand guidelines and ensure all localized content aligns with Medtronic’s brand identity and voice. **• Performance Optimization Support** : Track content usage, gather insights from local execution, and support optimization efforts to improve performance and engagement. **• Platform and Workflow Management** : Help maintain organizational tools and platforms (e.g., Workfront) to efficiently manage assets, timelines, and deliverables. • **Agency and Vendor Management** : Manage external agencies and vendors to support the adaptation, production, and delivery of localized campaign assets. **Required Knowledge and Experience:** + 4+ years of relevant experience in marketing communications, or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience + Project Management experience including managing stakeholder relationships, project timelines and budgets + Experience in developing campaign strategies and conducting analysis for generating marketing qualified leads through digital marketing. + Native-level Japanese required + Business English required (level to discuss in calls) + A team-first mindset, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment + Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Viewed Favorably: + Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or a related field + Bachelor's degree in business, healthcare, or a related field. + Proven experience in multichannel marketing communications and campaign strategy, preferably within the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry. + Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills. + Strong writing and content creation skills, with the ability to convey complex medical information in a clear and engaging manner. + Experience in creative design + Ability to stay updated on industry trends and healthcare developments. + Working knowledge of regulatory requirements in the healthcare industry + Proficiency in using marketing tools and software for campaign planning, execution, and analysis. + Familiarity with marketing technology platforms (eg. Workfront, Adobe experience manager, Adobe analytics, digital asset management tools, Marketing Automation/Eloqua) **Work Location** This role requires commuting to the office approximately once a week. **Disclaimer** The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. **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 (http://www.medtronic.com/) **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.  **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. This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). **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 (http://www.medtronic.com) 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. **We change lives** . Each team member, each day, helps to improve and redefine how the world treats the most pressing health conditions, from heart disease to diabetes. Our industry leadership comes from the passion and ingenuity of our people. That’s who we are. Working alongside one another, we use science, medicine, and a profound understanding of the human body to build extraordinary technologies that can transform lives. **We build extraordinary solutions as one team** . With one Medtronic Mindset defining how we work. Speed and decisiveness run through our DNA. Diverse perspectives inspire our bold answers to any challenge that comes our way. And we deliver results the right way, breakthrough after patient breakthrough. **This life-changing career is yours to engineer** . By bringing your ambitious ideas, unique perspective and contributions, you will… + **Build** a better future, amplifying your impact on the causes that matter to you and the world + **Grow** a career reflective of your passion and abilities + **Connect** to a dynamic and inclusive culture that welcomes the challenge of life-long learning These commitments set our team apart from the rest: **Experiences that put people first** . Respect for people is the hallmark of our humanity. It fuels our team to positively impact even a single life. And it means we put our people first at Medtronic as well, creating a culture of belonging and always pushing to get you the career-building resources you need. **Life-transforming technologies** . No matter your role, you contribute to technologies that transform lives. What we build empowers patients to live life on their terms. **Better outcomes for our world** . Here, it’s about more than the bottom line. Our Mission to improve human welfare drives us. We advance healthcare, society, and equity with every design, inside and outside our walls. **Insight-driven care** . Fresh viewpoints. Cutting-edge AI, data, and automation. You're shaping the future of healthcare technology and defining the next generation of breakthroughs in care 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. For sales reps and other patient facing field employees, going into a healthcare setting is considered an essential function of the job and we expect our employees to comply with all credentialing requirements at the hospitals or clinics they support. 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