Job Description

Communications Manager

At Ortho Development, we take pride in helping people do what they love by restoring mobility. With 30 years of success designing, manufacturing and distributing high-quality, clinically-proven orthopedic implants, our focus remains on what is most important to us: our people, our customers and patients. We are a team of skilled professionals working together to provide innovative solutions in an environment that fosters personal growth and professional development.

We are seeking a Communications Manager to join our dynamic Marketing team. In this role, you will help shape Ortho Development’s corporate and product narratives and manage how we project our brand. Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Communications, you will be responsible for developing and executing marketing communications strategies and campaigns to generate awareness, drive customer acquisition, increase engagement and deepen relations with healthcare professionals and industry partners. This role involves extensive writing, editing and content creation, including short and long-form copy and occasional design.

Work Mode: Onsite or Hybrid

Onsite Location: Draper, Utah

Responsibilities

Research and understand customer behaviors and motivators, competitive activity and medical device industry trends, specifically orthopedics.
Write, design and distribute high-quality content that communicates Ortho Development’s value proposition, product benefits and corporate initiatives across various channels, including social media, email, newsletters, mobile, website and app.
Manage communications calendar and delegate tasks when needed.
Work with marketing and sales team members to produce product launch plans and assets, including surgical techniques, brochures, presentations and sales enablement materials.
Complete control steps to release final documentation, including change orders in the change control system.
Adhere to policies, procedures, style guides and quality documents.
Monitor and control print collateral inventory and digital assets.
Help maintain website content and ensure alignment with brand guidelines.
Craft press releases and pitch stories to media outlets to generate positive coverage and enhance brand reputation.
Track and report metrics on the effectiveness of communications and continually monitor, analyze and tune messaging to maximize impact.
Work closely with HR and office staff to develop and execute internal communication strategies through various channels.
Collaborate with internal departments to ensure consistency in messaging across all customer touchpoints.
Assist with downstream marketing activations, logistical tasks, cross-departmental projects and sales support.
Assist with internal and external event planning and execution.

Experience/Education

7+ years of professional experience in marketing communications, content creation and social media management.
3+ years of medical device, medtech or healthcare communications experience preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications or associated field.
Exceptional writing and editing skills with the ability to adapt communications for different audiences.
Experience in a regulated environment, preferably in orthopedic medical devices.
Proven success in social media management and content creation.
Experience working in a regulated environment, orthopedic medical device preferred.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate and be a team player!
Proactive, self-motivated and detail oriented.
Comfortable working in a dynamic environment.
Proficiency in Adobe InDesign is a bonus.

Benefits