At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds. As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered and recognised. **What You Can Expect** The Communications Specialist role delivers internal and external communication planning and implementation across EMEA and APAC, working closely with the Regional Communications Leads and the Global Corporate Communications Team. This role focuses on the hands-on delivery of campaigns, content creation, event support, and channel management, helping drive consistent and engaging communications in a fast-paced, multi-country environment. **How You'll Create Impact** Agenda Setting: • Partners with Regional Communications Leads to translate the EMEA & APAC communications strategy into clear, actionable plans fully aligned to ZB’s strategy • Ensures all communications reinforce ZB’s Mission, strategy, values, and culture commitments, for team members and stakeholders across the two regions • Keeps projects moving by proactively spotting gaps, anticipating needs, and flagging opportunities for stronger engagement Content Creation: • Creates engaging, high-quality and audience focused content for newsletters, Viva Engage, video, and other channels, ensuring each connects back to 4-3-3 • Crafts leadership messages, manager toolkits, and campaign materials with a strong focus on quality and tone • Increases the use of visual storytelling and video to boost team member engagement Media Relations: • Contributes to strategy, and coordinates and answers media enquiries in line with ZB’s strategy and procedures, protecting and enhancing ZB’s brand reputation • Identifies opportunities for proactive outreach that support business objectives and showcase country and regional successes Training: • Supports the development and delivery of communication toolkits, talking points, and guides for managers and team members • Supports in facilitating training sessions to help leaders and teams communicate effectively, especially during change initiatives Monitoring / Continuous Improvement: • Tracks communications performance using agreed KPIs and suggests improvements to channels and formats • Stays alert to new tools, trends, and approaches that could make communications more engaging and effective • Establishes and nurtures strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. • Actively seeks opportunities to connect individuals across and within divisions to enhance communication efficiency Change management: • Helps develop messaging, FAQs, and presentations for transformation projects, restructuring, and other major business changes • Work closely with the Regional Communication Leads and other functional leaders to prepare and deliver clear, consistent messages during sensitive situations **What Makes You Stand Out** • Passion for language and messaging, ability to “translate” complex subject matters into comprehensive language • Strong organizational skills, ability to work in a structured manner and to build processes for continuous effectiveness and efficiency improvements • Strong networking abilities, also in virtual teams • Ability to work remotely and self-motivated while maintaining highest levels of effectiveness **Your Background** Education: • Commercial education on BA level, preferably in communication/publishing/journalism Professional experience • 3 - 5 years of practical experience in communications, including administration process work, either in an agency, within the industry or a services enterprise • Experience in the healthcare sector is a plus Special expertise: • Excellent writing skills, editorial skills and a talent for messaging/working with language • Highly proficient with Microsoft office package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Viva Engage • Experience with content management systems and digital publishing tools • Experience with design / layout creation is a plus Languages: • Fluency in English (written and oral), other languages are a plus **Travel Expectations** Up to 10 % EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability