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Multichannel Marketing Manager Japan
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Shinagawa HQ
Position OverviewThe Marketing Communications Manager develops and executes integrated communications strategies that support business objectives, product and solution launches, brand awareness, and customer engagement. This role partners closely with marketing, product, sales, regulatory, clinical, and cross-functional teams to create clear, compelling, and compliant messaging across multiple channels.
In addition to contributing strategic and hands-on communications expertise, this role includes people management responsibility, including coaching, development, performance management, and oversight of team deliverables.
Main ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement integrated marketing communications plans that support business priorities, campaigns, and product launches
Create compelling content for internal and external channels, including web, email, presentations, sales enablement materials, social media, and event collateral
Ensure messaging consistency, brand alignment, and adherence to communication standards across all deliverables
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to translate technical, clinical, and business information into clear, audience-appropriate messaging
Manage project timelines, deliverables, and review cycles to ensure high-quality execution and on-time completion
Coordinate with agencies, designers, writers, and other external partners as needed
Support campaign measurement and reporting to evaluate effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement
Assist with communications for product launches, events, thought leadership initiatives, and customer-facing programs
Navigate review and approval processes in a regulated environment, partnering with legal, regulatory, and compliance teams as required
Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and guidance to assigned team members
Set performance expectations, support employee development, and conduct regular feedback and performance discussions
Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team environment
Contribute to broader marketing and communications strategy through insight, creativity, and continuous improvement
Job Experience
Typically 5 or more years of experience in marketing communications, corporate communications, or a related discipline
Skill / Knowledge
Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with the ability to tailor messaging for diverse audiences
Demonstrated project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Experience collaborating effectively across a matrixed organization
Prior people management experience, including coaching, development, and performance management
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Competency
Strategic thinking
Strong business and customer orientation
Excellent written and verbal communication
Collaboration and stakeholder management
Leadership and team development
Attention to detail
Adaptability and accountability
Results-driven execution
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Journalism, English, or a related field
Job Experience
Experience in the medical device, healthcare, life sciences, or other regulated industry
Familiarity with product launch communications and integrated marketing campaigns
Experience working with brand guidelines, content approval workflows, and compliance review processes
Proficiency with digital marketing platforms, content management systems, and campaign measurement tools
Experience supporting global or regional communications programs
Experience leading a small team or managing direct reports
Working Style
Hybrid flexible working style. There will be a need to regularly connect with the team in person at Shinagawa HQ at least monthly and up to 1-2 times per week.
At Medtronic, we believe that the success of the company and the growth of our employees go hand in hand. We offer comprehensive benefits and compensation programs designed to enhance the financial, physical, and mental well-being of each employee.
Up to 360,000 yen per year in childcare subsidies
Six weeks of leave for family members who require nursing care or for adoption
Babysitter and nursery school matching services
Career development, including mentor programs and e-learning
Internal career network to support women's advancement
Employee stock purchase program etc.
Others
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Commuting allowance, overtime allowance, holiday work allowance, etc.
<Holidays>
Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, etc.
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Annual paid leave, sick leave, menstrual leave, maternity leave, etc.
<Working Hours>
9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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.
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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).
Skills Required
- 5+ years experience in marketing communications, corporate communications, or related discipline
- Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills
- Demonstrated project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Experience collaborating effectively across a matrixed organization
- Prior people management experience including coaching, development, and performance management
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strategic thinking
- Strong business and customer orientation
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Collaboration and stakeholder management
- Leadership and team development
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability and accountability
- Results-driven execution
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Journalism, English, or related field
Medtronic Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Medtronic and has not been reviewed or approved by Medtronic.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid leave for birthing and non-birthing parents is positioned as notably generous, with additional Family Care Leave available for a range of caregiving needs. Fertility, adoption, donor, and surrogacy support adds depth for different paths to family-building.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) match and an employee stock purchase plan are presented as meaningful long-term savings tools. Scholarship and tuition programs further reinforce financial security beyond salary.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage is consistently described as a strong part of the total rewards package. Mental health resources, critical illness coverage, and wellness supports broaden the overall health offering.
Medtronic Insights
What We Do
Medtronic is a global healthcare solutions company operating in approximately 160 countries. We are committed to improving lives through our medical technologies, services, and solutions. Since our beginning, 60 years ago, our Mission has remained the same: to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life for people around the world. The Mission is our ethical framework and inspirational goal guiding our day-to-day work. It reminds us that our efforts are transforming millions of lives each year. To meet the needs of patients and healthcare professionals around the globe, we operate from more than 370 locations in approximately 160 countries.






