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Media Relations Public Affairs Specialist

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At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints.

As a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare's hardest challenges and advance what is possible.

Intuitive has been built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere. We strive to foster an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves.

Passionate people who want to make a difference drive our culture. Our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real world experiences to help us think in new ways. We actively invest in our team members to support their long-term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and achieve their highest potential.

Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare professionals and their patients. Together, let's advance the world of minimally invasive care.

Job Description

Primary Function of Position:

Intuitive’s Global Public Affairs team is at the center of driving and developing the company’s media relations, advocacy, government relations and thought leadership strategy and activities.

The Media Relations & Public Affairs Specialist is responsible for contributing to all facets of the team’s mission to protect and promote the company.

The primary focus of the role is to help ensure that the Public Affairs & Media Relations tactical plans are executed successfully to support our business across Europe, in close cooperation with other departments, medical experts, PR agencies, patient advocacy groups, media, among others, also including support of executive communications programs.

Roles and Responsibilities:

This position will support the activities and strategy of the European Global Public Affairs team, which includes – among others – the following responsibilities in the fields of media relations and public affairs:

  • Supporting external communications activities across Europe (including, e.g. PAG and media outreach, event and project management and key stakeholder engagement)
  • Writing and harmonizing texts, developing and updating factsheets, PowerPoint presentations, and coordinating other internal and external publications in different languages
  • Supporting in messaging and talking point development
  • Helping to coordinate media and patient awareness campaigns
  • Overseeing the development and achievement of various objectives, projects and initiatives (proactive and reactive)
  • Contact person for PR agencies and other external suppliers on specific projects
  • Attending surgical/medical/thought-leadership conferences and trade shows – as required – to provide media relations and public affairs/advocacy support as needed
  • Supporting the Global Public Affairs Director in her work (administrative tasks, organization of meetings, logistics, budget)
  • Organizing and conducting internal workshops/trainings for regional management

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

  • Completed studies in journalism/communications and/or journalistic training or training as a PR manager.
  • 4-5 years of professional experience in a similar position or agency.
  • Experience in the healthcare or medical device sector an advantage.
  • Must be fluent in English and French, English native speaker and German an advantage.
  • Deadline- and service-oriented and able to work effectively under pressure.
  • Flexible, calm and experienced in providing counsel during time-sensitive situations.
  • Willing to contribute to projects that fall outside of core responsibilities, as needed.
  • Able to execute effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Self-starter who is able to manage day-to-day operations while remaining in regular contact with direct supervisor.
  • Ability to travel.

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Additional Information

Intuitive is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

Shift: Day
Travel: 25% of the time

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