Manager, Communication - Medication Delivery Solutions - Hybrid

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We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you'll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.

Role Overview

The Manager of MDS Communication will develop and execute communication strategies for both internal and external audiences. This includes communicating with employees, supporting change management, working with executives, handling public and media relations, and managing social media. These efforts will help strengthen the awareness and reputation of BD in Utah and improve employee engagement, driving business growth by increasing awareness of company priorities and key changes.

This role also ensures that MDS Utah employees are aligned with BD's overall purpose, strategy, and culture. The Manager will support public relations related to local community engagement, product PR, and social media activities, in coordination with BD MDS Communication. Additionally, this role will support communication strategies for the broader global MDS business in partnership with BD MDS Communication.

This position reports to the Associate Director of Communication & Change Management for MDS and is also operationally aligned with the MDS Utah Leadership Team.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and Implement Communication Strategies: Create and champion comprehensive internal communication and change management strategies to boost MDS Utah associate engagement. Ensure alignment with BD's purpose, strategy, and culture, in collaboration with MDS Communication and MDS Utah HR.
• Consult and Advise Leadership: Act as a strategic advisor to the MDS Utah leadership team, shaping proactive approaches to associate engagement.
• Support Culture Initiatives: Drive communication and change management efforts for culture, belonging and diversity initiatives, enhancing high-performing teams in partnership with MDS Utah HR and Leadership Team.
• Facilitate Site Connections: Serve as the communication point person for BD Utah, connecting the manufacturing site in Sandy with the business site in Salt Lake City to drive engagement and key change initiatives.
• Develop Communication Materials: Work at both strategic and tactical levels to create and deliver communication materials across internal platforms, channels, and geographies.
• Manage Communication Channels: Develop and maintain effective communication vehicles (e.g., Intranet, Town Halls, newsletters, Viva Engage, social media). Innovate and refresh these channels, measuring and reporting their effectiveness.
• Community Relations and Public Relations: Create public relations plans for community engagement, identifying target audiences and strategies to highlight BD Utah's efforts and contributions, with support from MDS Communication and Public Policy teams.
• Support Global Communication Strategies: Assist in implementing global MDS business communication strategies to enhance understanding and engagement with business priorities, purpose, strategy, and culture.
• Enhance Social Media Presence: Grow MDS's social media presence and strengthen leadership visibility by implementing a content management strategy and leveraging expertise for thought leadership.

About You:

• Bachelor's Degree required - preferably in Communication, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, Business or related field.
• Minimum 6 years professional experience required, with at least 4 years in corporate communication (preferably in a global, publicly traded company). Experience in life sciences industry or other high science field is highly preferred.
• Must possess excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills with strong editing and proofreading capabilities.
• Experience in change management and transformation.
• Experience in external communications and public relations.
• Proficiency in social media, web and other digital communication technologies and tools is preferred.
• Experience in video production and editing is preferred.
• Expertise in AP Style writing highly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher) and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro) highly preferred.

Qualified candidates should be prepared to submit three writing samples during interview process.

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company's receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD's Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It's also a place where we help each other be great, we do what's right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you'll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

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Primary Work Location

USA UT - Salt Lake City

Additional Locations

USA UT - Sandy

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