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Philips, Newtown, Cambridge
- Onsite working
- Full time
- Permanent
Posted today, 27 Jul
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Full Job Description
Job Title External Relations DirectorJob DescriptionExternal Relations DirectorIn this senior role focused on media relations, as External Relations Director - Trade & Health Industry Media, you will take the lead in shaping and executing external communications that position Philips as a trusted health technology partner towards health industry audiences. You will work closely with the Business Communications team to guide the creation and publication industry-focused innovation and commercial announcements, directly managing relations with key trade media and overseeing all trade media outreachYour role:
- Lead and implement strategic trade and health industry media engagement plans for Philips, with a strong focus on the health industry ecosystem. Engage with trade and business media and take end-to-end accountability for driving exceptional coverage that demonstrates Philips delivering better care for more people.
- Drive business-level visibility by supporting major commercial announcements, partnerships, product innovations, and thought leadership initiatives. Collaborate across communications and marketing teams to align earned media efforts with business goals and measurable outcomes.
- Build trusted relationships with key trade, B2B, and healthcare media across channels, including editors, journalists, digital platforms, and influencers.
- Act as a key point of contact for Business Communications in the global External Relations team, contributing to corporate reputation campaigns and alignment. Collaborate with Business Communications to guide media relations for business-critical announcements and campaigns, including media pitches, press materials, Q&As, and spokesperson prep.
You've acquired 8+ years of experience in external communications, with proven success in securing media results in trade and B2B environments and have worked in an international environment and understand the nuances of different health systems, media markets, and regulatory landscapes, preferably in healthcare or technology domains. - Your skills include collaborative communication with deep experience in media relations, especially in the healthcare, medtech, or life sciences sectors; a strong viewpoint on how media relations practice is evolving and how to get ahead of the challenges and opportunities created by this evolution and ability to develop and implement strategic communication plans that align with business goals, leading their implementation, including hands-on execution with a high standard of quality.
- You have a Bachelor's Degree, required OR Master's Degree, preferred in Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, Brand Management or related fields.
- You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this
You are excited by telling great stories and taking ownership of delivering first-rate media coverage as part of fully integrated campaigns which embrace digital and social to demonstrate clear ROI. You speak native standard English and have a broad global perspective, ideally with experience working within international teams and across global activations.How we work togetherWe believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company's facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company's main facilities, generally at the customers' or suppliers' locations.This is an office role.About PhilipsWe are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help improve the lives of others. - Learn more about .
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- Learn more about Philips Transparency DetailsThe pay range for this position in Cambridge, MA is $176,000 to $282,000.The actual base pay offered may vary within the posted ranges depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.In addition, other compensation, such as an annual incentive bonus, sales commission or long-term incentives may be offered. Employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program, which includes a generous PTO, 401k (up to 7% match), HSA (with company contribution), stock purchase plan, education reimbursement and much more. Details about our benefits can be found .At Philips, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case.Additional InformationUS work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future.Company relocation benefits will not be provided for this position. For this position, you must reside in or within commuting distance to Cambridge, MA.#LI-PH1This requisition is expected to stay active for 45 days but may close earlier if a successful candidate is selected or business necessity dictates. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets and maintains a drug-free workplace.
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