Communications Manager (m/f/d)

Olympus Europa SE & Co. KG

  • Hamburg
  • Post Date: 13. November 2024
Job Description

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.

Olympus Europa, headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, serves the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) region and employs 6,900 people in 31 countries. For more information, visit our website.


  • Communications management: develop, roll out and control internal and external communication concepts and measures
  • Stakeholder support: provide communication advice and support to internal stakeholders
  • Message development: translate complex topics into clear key messages for various communication channels
  • Channel management: manage, develop and advise on (internal) communication channels, especially the global intranet
  • Editorial management: manage EMEA-wide intranet editorial office and planning
  • Regional function development: integrate, develop and strengthen EMEA-wide network of sub-regional Communications peers
  • Global coordination: work closely with and support global Communications peers, contribute communication expertise to cross-cultural and international project collaboration
  • Business development communications: support global business development function by regional communications planning, coordination and implementation in M&A projects
  • Innovation and vendor management: drive innovation in communication processes and manage agencies, suppliers, timelines and budgets

  • Bachelor's degree in Media Studies, Journalism, Business Administration or related field required, MBA or other applicable post-graduate degree preferred
  • Long-standing professional experience in internal and external communication, marketing communication and/or PR in international organizations, companies or agencies, ideally in the healthcare sector
  • Expertise in the management and further development of the global intranet and other communication channels from both an editorial and a technological perspective
  • Experience and knowledge in corporate M&A activities and communications advantageous
  • Deep understanding of the Microsoft 365 environment; knowledge of other AI-featured software beneficial
  • Excellent communication skills in English and German, both written and spoken
  • Demonstrated ability to work editorially, develop communication concepts and execute strategic communication plans
  • Empathy as a moderator and integrator of various corporate stakeholders with a clear understanding of business strategy and a customer-centric mindset
  • Strong teamwork and social skills
  • High-performance attitude coupled with hands-on mentality and pragmatism to drive high-quality results
  • Enjoyment of collaborative team environments and ability to work independently with reliability and a strong sense of responsibility

  • Flexible working hours, remote work possible (up to 60%)
  • 30 days of holiday per year
  • Modern office and inspiring working environment
  • Employee restaurant with live cooking and healthy food (subsidized)
  • Public transport ticket (100% subsidized) or free parking space
  • Company sport groups and in-house company gym
  • Employee Assistance Program to support your health, mental and emotional well-being
  • Comprehensive company pension scheme
  • Company medical officer and vaccination offers
  • Childcare through our ‘Buttje & Deern' partner
  • Bike leasing
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