ESG Corporate Communications Snr Specialist

Boston Scientific; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Corporate Communications Senior Specialist for ESG in the EMEA region. This hybrid role involves crafting impactful communications that enhance the company's reputation in healthcare. You will collaborate with diverse teams, manage creative agencies, and drive ESG initiatives while ensuring brand consistency. If you are passionate about sustainability and possess excellent communication skills, this opportunity offers a chance to make a real difference in a dynamic environment. Join a team dedicated to innovation and high performance, and help shape the future of healthcare communications.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing ESG communications, especially on sustainability.
• Broad experience in managing complex communications environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute ESG corporate communications plans aligned with business objectives.
• Source, create, and publish compelling ESG stories across channels.

Skills

Excellent written communication skills

Excellent oral communication skills

Excellent visual communication skills

Fluency in English

Knowledge of ESG communications

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under deadlines

Education

Degree in communications or related discipline

Job description

Additional Locations: France-Île-de-France; Germany-Düsseldorf

Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.

THIS ROLE CAN BE BASED IN DUSSELDORF, HERTFORDSHIRE (UK), PARIS

Purpose

The Corporate Communications Snr Specialist ESG EMEA will develop innovative and impactful ESG communications content and campaigns to further strengthen Boston Scientific’s reputation as a leading healthcare company in the region. This person will collaborate closely with internal partners in marketing, sales, market access and global corporate communications, as well as manage external creative agencies to deliver real business results and elevate the profile of the company in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). This role reports to the EMEA Corporate Communications Snr. Manager and is based at one of our main European offices.

Key responsibilities

1. Develop, plan, and drive execution of ESG corporate communications plans to support regional business objectives in ESG, through media, social, leadership and employee communications, aligned with global & regional communications strategies.
2. With a deep knowledge of the corporate story, ensure consistency of brand and message across channels and spokespeople on ESG topics.
3. Source, create, edit and publish compelling stories about Boston Scientific’s ESG journey, connecting it to our purpose, values and people through internal and external channels.
4. As a business partner, work closely with stakeholders to understand the business and provide strategic counsel as needed to protect and strengthen the company’s reputation.
5. Proactively manage schedule of EMEA communications activities and organise work and input of others – e.g. agencies, volunteers and project support.
6. Using a data driven approach, evaluate impact of ESG communications activities and proactively use insights to improve future campaigns / strengthen internal partnerships.
7. Manage ESG Comms EMEA budget.
8. Manage comms vendors to ensure consistency, quality, value and innovation in their approach.
9. As a member of the corporate communications team, coach internal partners and junior team members, e.g. intern, as needs arise.
10. Champion innovation and continuous improvement; leading team and process improvement projects as part of EMEA Corp Comms team.

Skills & experience required

1. Excellent written, oral and visual communication skills required.
2. Degree in communications or related discipline.
3. Fluency in English essential, and in one other EMEA language highly desirable.
4. Practical experience of developing ESG communications, particularly on environmental sustainability topics.
5. Broad experience of managing complex communications environment essential, ideally with some pan-European/regional or international experience.
6. Experience of healthcare industry preferred from either agency or corporate setting (e.g. MedTech, pharma, hospital, PR agency specializing in health).
7. Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
8. Demonstrated success at working under deadlines with excellent follow-through skills.
9. 20-30% travel is anticipated with this role, mainly within European region to major congresses and Boston Scientific offices.
10. Work mode is "hybrid" - must be able to get into the offices 2-3 days per week.

Interested? Please apply online with your CV in English.

Requisition ID:586341

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!