Director, Internal Communications at Solventum

Thank you for your interest in joining Solventum. Solventum is a new healthcare company with a long legacy of solving big challenges that improve lives and help healthcare professionals perform at their best. At Solventum, people are at the heart of every innovation we pursue. Guided by empathy, insight, and clinical intelligence, we collaborate with the best minds in healthcare to address our customers’ toughest challenges. While we continue updating the Solventum Careers Page and applicant materials, some documents may still reflect legacy branding. Please note that all listed roles are Solventum positions, and our Privacy Policy: https://www.solventum.com/en-us/home/legal/website-privacy-statement/applicant-privacy/ applies to any personal information you submit. As it was with 3M, at Solventum all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Job Description

Director, Internal Communications (Solventum)

3M Health Care is now Solventum

At Solventum, we enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives. As a new company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers’ toughest challenges, we pioneer game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change patients' lives for the better while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best. Because people, and their wellbeing, are at the heart of every scientific advancement we pursue.

We partner closely with the brightest minds in healthcare to ensure that every solution we create melds the latest technology with compassion and empathy. Because at Solventum, we never stop solving for you.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As Director, Internal Communications you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. We are seeking an experienced, results-driven individual to lead our company’s internal communications strategy supporting the Chief Commercial Officer and other key leaders. This role will serve as the communications lead for our Medical Surgical business and provide oversight for our team of business and executive communications professionals.

As a key member of the Communications and Corporate Marketing team this position will be instrumental in shaping our internal brand, driving employee engagement and supporting business transformation. The Director will oversee the development and implementation of internal communications strategies working closely with executive leadership to ensure consistent, clear and impactful messaging. This position blends strategic oversight with day-to-day operational management offering the opportunity to shape the internal voice of a dynamic and evolving company.

Here, You Will Make An Impact By

Internal Communications Strategy Development

• Lead the creation and execution of a comprehensive internal communications strategy in collaboration with commercial teams that supports business goals, cultural transformation, cross-business connection and brand positioning
• Develop key messaging frameworks for executive and employee communications ensuring alignment with corporate goals and organizational standards
• Create a unified internal voice that resonates across different audiences including employees, leaders and functional teams
• Partner with internal stakeholders including HR, Finance, Strategy, Marketing, Global Communications and other leadership to align on key internal communications initiatives and ensure consistency across all touchpoints
  
  

Executive Advisory

• Serve as a senior communications counselor to the Chief Commercial Officer and senior leadership team providing guidance on thought leadership, change management and employee engagement
  
  

Narrative Development

• Craft compelling messaging and storytelling frameworks that reflect the voice and vision of the business ensuring consistency across all channels and audiences
• Identify and source cross-business, cross-functional storytelling opportunities
  
  

Strategic Communications Planning

• Lead the development of long-range communication strategies that align with business priorities, anticipate organizational shifts and support sustained engagement across stakeholder groups
  
  

Change Communications Leadership

• Design and execute communication plans that guide employees through transformation ensuring clarity, alignment and momentum during periods of change
  
  

Integrated Messaging Strategy

• Build and maintain a cohesive narrative across initiatives ensuring that communications reinforce strategic goals and evolve with the business over time
  
  

Enterprise Collaboration

• Partner closely and proactively with Global Communications, HR, Finance, Strategy, Marketing and International teams to ensure alignment and integration across the company
  
  

AI Implementation and Enablement

• Lead the implementation and ongoing evolution of how the business and executive communications teams leverage AI tools to enhance communications, improve efficiency and drive innovation in messaging and workflow
• Evaluate emerging AI technologies and best practices to ensure the team is equipped to use advanced tools for content creation, audience analysis and engagement measurement
• Provide training and guidance to team members on integrating AI solutions into daily communications processes
  
  

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and mentor a high-performing team of business and executive communications professionals providing guidance, professional development and fostering a collaborative and results-driven environment
• Oversee the development of internal communications talent ensuring team members have the tools and support they need to succeed in a fast-paced environment
  
  

Measurement and Impact

• Define success metrics and apply data-driven insights to continuously improve communication effectiveness and audience engagement
• Implement systems and processes to track and measure the effectiveness of internal communications efforts providing regular reports on engagement and other KPIs
• Ensure the company is leveraging the latest tools and technologies to optimize internal communications efforts including analytics and employee listening
  
  

Your Skills And Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, Solventum requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in communications, public relations, journalism, business or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in corporate communications, with at least 5+ years in a senior leadership role, ideally in PR, media relations, government affairs or corporate communications.
  
  

In addition to the above requirements, the following are also required:

• Proven success in managing internal communications strategies for a global organization.
• Experience in building and leading a high-performing internal and/or external communications team in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Experience working in industries such as medtech, healthcare or highly regulated sectors is a plus.
  
  

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling messages that resonate with diverse audiences.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to execute hands-on while managing multiple, often competing priorities.
• Change management expertise, with a calm and professional demeanor in high-impact situations.
• Strong leadership skills, including team development, cross-functional collaboration, and influencing senior executives.
• A global mindset, with the ability to adapt communications strategies to different cultural contexts and regions.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to execute complex initiatives on time and on budget.
• High emotional intelligence, with the ability to build strong relationships across diverse teams and company stakeholders.
• A keen understanding of the balance between strategic communication and tactical execution.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and able to navigate complex challenges with a steady hand.
  
  

Work location:

• Remote
  
  

Travel: May include up to 20%

Relocation Assistance: May be authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being

Solventum offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Solventum regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope

Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $222,044 - $271,387, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.solventum.com/en-us/home/our-company/careers/#Total-Rewards

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