Principal Communications Generalist - Regulatory Affairs, Strategy, & Policy (Onsite)

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 9 Feb 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 LifeAt Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. 

Careers that Change Lives

Step into a pivotal role where you’ll shape how Medtronic’s Regulatory Affairs team gains market access for life-changing products. As Principal Communications Generalist, you’ll lead end-to-end communication strategy and execution—gathering insights from across the matrix, crafting compelling stories, and developing visually engaging presentations to inspire, align, and educate our Regulatory Affairs professionals and external audiences. You’ll translate complex regulatory goals into powerful messages that drive advocacy, policy alignment, and greater employee engagement.

You’ll have the opportunity to plan, write, and edit content that supports change initiatives, policy updates, and regulatory education—whether through session proposals, newsletters, Yammer, or executive presentations. Working closely with senior leadership, you’ll help shape and deploy impactful communication strategies that inform, persuade, and energize stakeholders—cementing your place at the heart of the Medtronic Mission to alleviate pain, restore health and extend life.

A day in the life

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Supports the effectiveness of senior leadership interactions, by creating content for impactful presentations and written communications intended for internal and external audiences.

• Creation and maintenance of well-organized and visually engaging repository of presentations and resources for easy accessibility by key stakeholders.

• Supports cascade from Clinical, Medical, Regulatory Affairs (CMRA ) communications strategy and governance activities to ensure strong departmental, operational, and functional health, including planning and preparation of communications, sometimes of a sensitive nature.

• Handles the creation and implementation of multiple forms of internal strategic communication activities, programs and content guided by the Medtronic Mission and overall business strategy.

• As required, may possess strong change management communications capabilities and understanding of organizational dynamics and social psychology

• Directly manages communications activities that promote, enhance, and protect the organization's reputation to both internal and external audiences

• Handles the creation and implementation of multiple forms of internal strategic communication activities, programs and content guided by the Medtronic Mission and overall business strategy

• Oversees and executes the writing, editing and approval of event scripts, speeches, key documents and reports, promotional materials, press releases, interviews, FAQs, and other external and internal communications vehicles as defined

Must have: Minimum requirements

• Bachelor's Degree

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience

Nice to have

• Degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, or related discipline

• Advanced knowledge and experience with digital media

• Proven storyteller capable of creating compelling narratives and impactful visuals

• Ability to adjust messages and content for a variety of audiences

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines

• Experience working on fast-paced, geographically dispersed teams

• Experience in the healthcare industry (e.g., medical device, pharma, hospital, biotech)

• Experience with global regulatory requirements

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.

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):$110,400.00 - $165,600.00

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.