Olympus Corporation of the Americas
QARA Communications Manager
Olympus Corporation of the Americas, Center Valley, Pennsylvania, United States, 18034
Working Location: PENNSYLVANIA, CENTER VALLEY
Workplace Flexibility: Field
For more than 100 years, Olympus has focused on making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling.
Every day, we live by our philosophy, True to Life, by advancing medical technologies and elevating the standard of patient care so people everywhere can fulfill their desires, dreams, and lives.
Our five Core Values empower us to achieve Our Purpose:
Patient Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Impact and Empathy.
Learn more about Life at Olympus (https://www.olympusamerica.com/careers) .
**Please note: All correspondence will be sent from our Olympus domain (@Olympus.com). If you receive correspondence from an entity other than @Olympus.com, it is likely not legitimate.
Job Description
Creates and manages communications and change management activities associated with company programs and initiatives related to Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs (QARA). Ensures ideal messaging, information cascading, engagement, and exposure to mainly internal audiences. Partners with relevant stakeholders to develop and implement complex, interconnected communications and change management plans that support company projects and initiatives. Contributes to divisional/functional goals, priorities, and orchestrates all types of communications/branding according to global communications frameworks. Partners across regions and functions and engages regularly with different cultures.
Job Duties
Develop and orchestrate a wide range of communications content and materials for different audiences; utilize various communications platforms, channels, and tools; and monitor communications for optimization and effectiveness.
Integrate various communications tactics and channels to effectively reach different audiences and stakeholder groups. (Memos, FAQs, talking points, speeches, presentations, website, videos, broadcast emails, intranet, enterprise social media, town halls, round tables, surveys.)
Draft and develop change strategies and communications plans.
Leverage a consistent change management methodology, process and tools to support the adoption of the enterprise-wide transformation.
Support the development and implementation of enterprise-wide change infrastructure.
Support related change training efforts such as design and delivery.
Monitor overall progress of the change implementation.
Facilitate project communication meetings.
Provide presentations and reports on projects and initiatives.
Manage external vendor relationships including regular points of contact, contract initiation and amendments, PO and budget, and vendor performance.
Apply the global communications framework, make use of best practices, communication toolboxes, and collaborate with corporate communications for optimal orchestration of divisional/functional communication.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Change Management, Journalism, English, Digital Media, Marketing, or equivalent knowledge and experience required.
Minimum 8 years of experience in Communications, ideally in a global or national communications environment.
Experience and understanding of change management is required.
Experience working in a matrixed organization is a plus but not required.
Experience with intranets, SharePoint, and the Microsoft 365 environment a plus, but not required.
Other Considerations (travel/hours availability, etc.): Position will require working outside of standard business hours due to the Global nature of role. For example, global conference calls, preparing for and attending large meetings and events, and traveling.
Preferred:
Experience in a medical device, life sciences or another highly regulated industry is preferred.
Experience working and managing outside consultants is preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must have a strong command of the English language and thoroughly understand developing/editing content for various internal and external audiences and channels.
Solid project management, multi-tasking skills and attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal skills: ability to work cross functionally and cross-culturally with a collaborative, agile and team-oriented style; and ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization.
Good use of time management and ability to shift priorities.
Good technical expertise in utilizing and leveraging Microsoft 365 environment, intranets, and similar digital communications tools/channels.
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 (https://www.olympusamerica.com/careers/benefits-perks) .
The anticipated base pay range for this full-time position working at this location is $90,243.00 - $126,339.00 / 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 31,000 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 5,200 employees throughout locations in North and South America. For more information, visit www.olympusamerica.com .
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.
Applicants with Disabilities:
As a Federal Contractor, Olympus is committed to ensuring our hiring process is accessible to everyone. If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application or hiring process, please contact Olympus via email at OCAAccommodations@olympus.com. If your disability impairs your ability to email, you may call our HR Compliance Manager at 1-888-Olympus (1-888-659-6787).
Posting Notes: || United States (US) || Pennsylvania (US-PA) || Center Valley || Communications
Workplace Flexibility: Field
For more than 100 years, Olympus has focused on making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling.
Every day, we live by our philosophy, True to Life, by advancing medical technologies and elevating the standard of patient care so people everywhere can fulfill their desires, dreams, and lives.
Our five Core Values empower us to achieve Our Purpose:
Patient Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Impact and Empathy.
Learn more about Life at Olympus (https://www.olympusamerica.com/careers) .
**Please note: All correspondence will be sent from our Olympus domain (@Olympus.com). If you receive correspondence from an entity other than @Olympus.com, it is likely not legitimate.
Job Description
Creates and manages communications and change management activities associated with company programs and initiatives related to Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs (QARA). Ensures ideal messaging, information cascading, engagement, and exposure to mainly internal audiences. Partners with relevant stakeholders to develop and implement complex, interconnected communications and change management plans that support company projects and initiatives. Contributes to divisional/functional goals, priorities, and orchestrates all types of communications/branding according to global communications frameworks. Partners across regions and functions and engages regularly with different cultures.
Job Duties
Develop and orchestrate a wide range of communications content and materials for different audiences; utilize various communications platforms, channels, and tools; and monitor communications for optimization and effectiveness.
Integrate various communications tactics and channels to effectively reach different audiences and stakeholder groups. (Memos, FAQs, talking points, speeches, presentations, website, videos, broadcast emails, intranet, enterprise social media, town halls, round tables, surveys.)
Draft and develop change strategies and communications plans.
Leverage a consistent change management methodology, process and tools to support the adoption of the enterprise-wide transformation.
Support the development and implementation of enterprise-wide change infrastructure.
Support related change training efforts such as design and delivery.
Monitor overall progress of the change implementation.
Facilitate project communication meetings.
Provide presentations and reports on projects and initiatives.
Manage external vendor relationships including regular points of contact, contract initiation and amendments, PO and budget, and vendor performance.
Apply the global communications framework, make use of best practices, communication toolboxes, and collaborate with corporate communications for optimal orchestration of divisional/functional communication.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Change Management, Journalism, English, Digital Media, Marketing, or equivalent knowledge and experience required.
Minimum 8 years of experience in Communications, ideally in a global or national communications environment.
Experience and understanding of change management is required.
Experience working in a matrixed organization is a plus but not required.
Experience with intranets, SharePoint, and the Microsoft 365 environment a plus, but not required.
Other Considerations (travel/hours availability, etc.): Position will require working outside of standard business hours due to the Global nature of role. For example, global conference calls, preparing for and attending large meetings and events, and traveling.
Preferred:
Experience in a medical device, life sciences or another highly regulated industry is preferred.
Experience working and managing outside consultants is preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must have a strong command of the English language and thoroughly understand developing/editing content for various internal and external audiences and channels.
Solid project management, multi-tasking skills and attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal skills: ability to work cross functionally and cross-culturally with a collaborative, agile and team-oriented style; and ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization.
Good use of time management and ability to shift priorities.
Good technical expertise in utilizing and leveraging Microsoft 365 environment, intranets, and similar digital communications tools/channels.
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 (https://www.olympusamerica.com/careers/benefits-perks) .
The anticipated base pay range for this full-time position working at this location is $90,243.00 - $126,339.00 / 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 31,000 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 5,200 employees throughout locations in North and South America. For more information, visit www.olympusamerica.com .
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.
Applicants with Disabilities:
As a Federal Contractor, Olympus is committed to ensuring our hiring process is accessible to everyone. If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application or hiring process, please contact Olympus via email at OCAAccommodations@olympus.com. If your disability impairs your ability to email, you may call our HR Compliance Manager at 1-888-Olympus (1-888-659-6787).
Posting Notes: || United States (US) || Pennsylvania (US-PA) || Center Valley || Communications