Associate Manager, Internal Communications (Contract)

Why Orthofix?
    

Guided by our organizational values – Take Ownership | Innovate Boldly | Win Together – we collaborate closely with world-class surgeons and other partners to improve people’s quality of life. At Orthofix, we want team members who build relationships and share knowledge, challenge the status quo, and deliver results every day to help us achieve our vision to be the unrivaled partner in Med Tech.  

Our global team of over 1,600 employees brings to market highly innovative, cost-effective, and user-friendly medical technologies that heal musculoskeletal pathologies for patients and the healthcare professionals who treat them. Looking to change people’s lives? Look no further.

How you'll make a difference?

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Internal Communications Associate Manager to support and execute our internal communication efforts. This role is essential in shaping how information flows within the organization, fostering employee engagement, and driving a strong, inclusive culture through effective messaging. You will develop and deliver compelling content on key initiatives, company updates, and organizational programs across multiple areas of Orthofix’s business, ensuring employees stay informed, engaged, and aligned with company objectives. You write with clarity and impact, and you know how to translate complex ideas into communications that inform, connect, and empower employees to take action.

What will your duties and responsibilities be?

• Strategic thinking/tactical execution – Develop and manage comprehensive internal communication strategies and plans to enhance employee engagement and alignment with business goals.

• Tell the Orthofix story – Create clear, compelling, creative content (e.g., narratives, campaigns, presentations, scripts, emails, etc.) for a variety of internal channels, including messages on behalf of senior leadership.

• Optimize internal communication channels (e.g. intranet, internal newsletters, digital signage, video messages, etc.) to give employees multiple ways to access the information they need.

• Provide strategic communication counsel to cross-functional teams and leaders, ensuring employees have the information needed to drive business success.

• Build culture, foster community, and drive employee connection by designing and leading internal events and campaigns.

What skills and experience will you need?
The following qualifications are required for this role:

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, English, public relations, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience, Skills & Competencies:

• 3+ years of experience in internal communications, employee engagement, or corporate communications.

• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to craft clear and compelling narratives and a talent for simplifying complex topics into clear and engaging messaging.

• Experience developing communications for diverse and distributed workforces.

• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Enthusiasm for hands-on execution within a lean, fast-paced team.

• Proven experience collaborating with global teams in technology or enterprise environments.

• Strong cross-functional communication skills and ability to thrive in a matrixed organization.

• Ability to advocate and influence effectively across all levels, from executives to working teams.

• Experience working in public companies.

What qualifications are preferred?
The following qualifications are a plus:

Education & Certifications:

• Advanced degree in communications, journalism, English, business, or a related field.

Additional Experience, Skills & Competencies:

• Experience in the healthcare or medical device industry.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / ADVERSE WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical requirements listed in this section include but are not limited to the motor/physical abilities, skills, and/or demands required of the position in order to successfully undertake the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.  In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to allow qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position.

• No additional physical requirements or essential functions for this position.
  The anticipated base hourly rate for an employee who is located in California this position is $45.00 to $55.00 per hour. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type and years of experience within the industry, education, etc. The Company is a multi-state employer and this pay scale may not reflect the pay scale for an employee who works in other states or locations.

DISCLAIMER

The duties listed above are intended only as representation of the essential functions of this position.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.  The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change at the sole discretion of the employer.  Nothing in this document alters an employee’s at-will employment status.

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