DIRECTOR OF STRATEGY, OPERATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS, QARA JOB DETAILS | OLYMPUS CORPORATION OF THE AMERICAS

Working Location.
CALIFORNIA, SAN JOSE   Workplace Flexibility.
Field   For more than 100 years, Olympus has focused on making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling.
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Patient Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Impact and Empathy.
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Job Description Reports directly to the Executive Director, Chief of Staff for Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs and drives an internal and external communications strategy for the global organization and functional programs.
Enhance the brand and provide consistent messaging to employees and stakeholders.
Leads the development execution monitoring and measurement of various corporate communications education initiatives and works closely with the other communications teams.
Develops and implements complex communication plans for internal and external audiences in support of major projects and initiatives.
Manage and track key organizational metrics and analysis the data for the executive leadership with messaging.
Project manage ad hoc projects and deliverable as part of the Strategy and Operations team Job Duties Creates and executes a communication strategy to support the Corporate Quality Office and Regulatory Affairs across various platforms to act as a vehicle to share information at a corporate level.
Communication forums include but are not limited to Company Intranet company-wide Broadcast, board of directors, investor relations communications and Town Hall meetings.
Partners with cross functional teams to develop and manage multi- faceted and complex communications plans to internal and external audiences that support major QARA projects and initiatives.
Builds and strengthens internal communications to help drive employee engagement and culture raise awareness of the Olympus corporate position and story across the enterprise and enhance understanding of Olympus' brand attributes.
Partner and develop key materials for the leadership team including the Board of Directors and other internal & external engagements that represent the organization key messages, goals and status as required.
Manage and track key organizational metrics and analysis the data for the executive leadership with messaging.
Project manage ad hoc projects and deliverable as part of the Strategy and Operations team.
Develops and maintains reporting metrics to determine effectiveness of communication strategy impact Able to translate and complex ideas into simplified short and long written form including presentations and written communications for executive level engagements.
Adheres to all corporate legal and regulatory practices and policies.
Job Qualifications Required.
Bachelors degree in English Journalism PR or Communications or equivalent required; MBA a plus.
Minimum years of experience providing leadership in Corporate Communications or Public Relations working for an international Medical Devices or Pharmaceutical company and/ or technology in a regulated environment required.
Expertise in written communications (writing editing and proofreading) that accurately and effectively drives understanding and engagement among key audiences is required.
Extensive knowledge of communications platforms and outlets required.
Since this is a Global role, the individual will be expected to schedule meetings that work for multiple time zones and well as % travel should be expected.
Preferred.
Convert key complex concepts to messages for the appropriate audience Knowledge of Healthcare industry (e.
., medical device pharmaceutical healthcare administration etc.) strongly preferred.
Experience managing external agency partners/ vendors preferred.
Data and Project management experience.
Superior oral written and verbal communications skills with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of management throughout the organization are essential.
Strong interpersonal skills ability to work cross functionally with collaborative flexible and team-oriented style with the ability to persuade others a must.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to organize and prioritize workload in a dynamic fast-paced environment.
Innovative and creative with a keen ability to digest complex content resulting in communications that are appropriate for all audiences  Strong attention to accuracy and detail with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines is essential.
· Experienced in the use of relevant Microsoft Office Suite software Must have PC knowledge especially Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint.
Why join Olympus?   We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture.
Equitable Offerings you can count on.
Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)* with company match Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage effective on start date 24/7 Employee Assistance Program Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance* 12 Paid Holidays On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center**   Connected Culture you can embrace.
Work-life integrated culture that supports an employee centric mindset Offers onsite, hybrid and field work environments Paid volunteering and charitable donation/match programs Diversity Equity & Inclusion Initiatives including Employee Resource Groups Dedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development Programs Paid Educational Assistance   *US Only   **Center Valley, PA and Westborough, MA     Are you ready to be a part of our team?   Learn more about our benefit and incentives.
The anticipated base pay range for this full-time position working at this location is $ / year, plus potential for annual bonus (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).
Olympus considers a variety of factors when determining actual compensation for this position including.
level of experience, working location, and relevant education and certifications.
At Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling.
As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide best-in-class solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states.
For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world.
Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions.
Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than employees throughout locations in North and South America.
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Olympus is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace   We recognize diversity in people, views and lifestyle choices and emphasize the importance of inclusion and mutual respect.
We strive to continue to foster empathy and unity in the workplace so that our employees can fully contribute and thrive.
Let’s realize your potential, together.
It is the policy of Olympus to extend equal employment and advancement opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship status, religious creed (including dress and grooming practices), age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and/or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental) and/or a medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or service in the uniformed services, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
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