Job Description Summary

GE HealthCare is seeking a Communications Leader to develop and execute integrated communication strategies across Russia & CIS, while also supporting boarder initiatives in the Middle East & Africa. The role is focused on enhancing and protecting GE HealthCare’s brand & reputation as a leading healthcare innovator and technology company; strengthening the employer brand and supporting culture transformation; and shaping messages across internal & external channels, regional events and thought leadership initiatives. This position combines hands-on content development and project coordination, with leadership responsibilities driving the function and engaging key internal and external stakeholders and customers.

Job Description

Key responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Develop and implement a regional communications strategy and action plan that strengthens GE HealthCare’s brand positioning and visibility across diverse stakeholder groups—including customers, business leaders, industry associations, and government entities—aligned with business priorities, Company’s global narrative, and regional context and guidelines.
• Lead media relations, crisis communications, and reputation management.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the leadership team on all communications matters, providing strategic counsel and insights.
• Support the regional Managing Director with executive communications, including for external speaking opportunities, stakeholder engagements, employee events and key letters.
• Create and localize content consistent with the company’s global narrative and regional context; drive amplification across digital and traditional platforms.
• Partner with HR to foster employee engagement and affinity by clearly communicating the company’s strategy, priorities, and progress.
• Enforce GE HealthCare communications standards across functions and businesses for written materials, internal and external send-outs.
• Support corporate functions and businesses in editing and reviewing high-profile documents and presentations for external audiences.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in corporate, external or marketing communications with multinational companies.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, preferably in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• Proven track record in designing and executing successful campaigns or events that engage senior-level external stakeholders (e.g. key opinion leaders, influencers, press, governments) in highly regulated industries.
• Demonstrated success in driving employee engagement and culture change.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills in Russian and English.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, with the ability to lead small teams.
• Strong project management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and solve problems effectively.
• Ability to simplify and present complex issues clearly and act on feedback.
• Solid understanding of regional dynamics and the ability to assess the tone and impact of communications efforts.
• Experience working in a complex matrix organization and managing stakeholder expectations.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• High integrity, demonstrating ethical and professional standards in all communications and interactions.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No