Role reports to: Communications Manager

Directly reporting to this role: n/a

Location: Arnhem / Utrecht, Netherlands*

*We are moving from our current HQ Arnhem office (next to train station Arnhem Centraal) to a new office in central Utrecht in the summer of 2025.

Important Note: We are only accepting applications for this position from candidates already based in The Netherlands who do not require visa sponsorship.

About Medline

With roots dating back to 1910, Medline is a leading manufacturer and distributor of medical products. Our 30,000 employees around the globe provide high-quality surgical supplies, medical devices and solutions that healthcare professionals need to deliver the very best care possible in a variety of care settings.

Purpose

The Marketing and Product Copywriter [English] is an expert copywriter with a strategic understanding of how to craft messages to fit various platforms and formats for maximum impact. This role requires strong sub-editing and proof-reading skills and a grounding in basic project management principles. The Marketing and Product Copywriter will also need to build relationships across the Medline business to understand how editorial will help realize KPIs.

Activities and responsibilities

The following activities and responsibilities are considered as the core of this position:

Product Marketing Communication

• Collaborate with product / category owners to explore new formats for product communications that contribute to increased conversion rates
• Develop and execute editorial marketing campaigns to promote the Medline product range and drive the company’s internal and external business objectives
• Create top-class promotional materials for the Medline product range
• Own and manage the execution of all external customer communications
  

Internal Brand Promotion

• Plan and execute internal campaigns to support sales activities and promotions
• Write shortform UX copy material to promote marketing activities on Internal channels

Brand Management

• Help to develop and maintain the Medline brand identity across the EU region.
• Ensure consistent messaging across all external Marcom channels in line with Medline Style Guide and Tone of Voice requirements

ESG

• Communicate Medline's ESG initiatives, commitments and achievements to customers and potential clients as part of sales proposals, etc.
• Create ESG blog posts, socials, etc. for external and internal audiences

Editing and Quality Control

• Own processes to ensure that all Medline MarCom communications are sub-edited and published to the highest standards of quality
• Sub-edit and proof-read content submissions from across the Medline business
• Support quality control checks for all social media content

Collaboration

• Lead projects, coordinating with internal stakeholders to ensure timely execution
• Work in partnership with national Marketing Managers to keep across developments in their markets and divisions

Job requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or a related field (or an equivalent educational traineeship) or equivalent work experience;
• At least 2 years of experience with communications, marketing and event-planning tasks in an international environment;
• Thorough knowledge of different communications styles and channels;
• An extreme attention to detail and superior organizational and operational skills;
• Creative thinking and problem solving abilities;
• Ability to work well with others and understand your own work in the larger organizational context;
• Robust written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to achieve results in a fast-paced, changing, highly demanding environment;
• Ability to multitask and prioritize your work;
• Affinity with the medical industry and/or knowledge about European healthcare systems is a plus.
  

Our offer

• A comprehensive introduction by experienced colleagues - An individually tailored onboarding plan and fixed contacts so you can be off to a great start;
• Company pension plan;
• 26 days of vacation;
• A range of training opportunities – We actively support you in your professional development;
• Fresh fruit, free coffee, monthly team lunch and other benefits, such as a fitness plan reimbursement;
• Employee Assistance Programme – So that your mental well-being is taken care of;
• Hybrid and flexible working options – To make your work flexible and productive;
• International working environment - Our European headquarters in the Netherlands is truly diverse.

We believe that our Medline teams are stronger with different perspectives and experiences. We value a diverse workplace and encourage everyone to apply regardless of nationality, ethnic origin, colour, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, age, religion or creed, marital status or any other personal characteristic. We are looking forward to your application.