Corporate Communications & Public Affairs Specialist

Department: Corporate Marketing & Communications
Reports to: Communications Manager
Location: Utrecht (Next to the Central Railway Station)

About us

Medline is a leading provider of medical-surgical products and supply chain solutions, serving all points of care. Through a wide-ranging product portfolio, a robust supply chain network and modern clinical solutions, Medline helps healthcare providers (HCPs) improve their clinical, financial and operational outcomes. Headquartered in Northfield, Illinois, United States, the company employs more than 43,000 people worldwide and operates in more than 100 countries and territories. Outside the US, Medline International B.V. serves as the international headquarters and is in Utrecht, the Netherlands.

To learn more about Medline’s operations in Europe, visit www.medline.eu.

Purpose

As Corporate Communications & Public Affairs Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering Medline’s external communications strategy. This position requires strong journalism and editing skills, as well as the ability to craft compelling narratives for diverse audiences.

You will protect and enhance Medline’s brand reputation, act as a key liaison with the media, and serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership as the organization enters its next chapter of growth and transformation.

How can you help us?

• External Communications & Media Relations:
  Develop, manage, and execute Medline’s external communications strategy and plan.
  Produce news stories, press releases, media pitches, and Q&A briefings.
  Announce mergers, acquisitions, and other major corporate milestones.
  Partner with the Communications Manager and external media agency to identify earned media opportunities across Europe.
  Create and maintain a digital Press Room on the Medline EMEA website.
  Build relationships with key media outlets across Europe.
  

• Video & Multimedia Content:
  Collaborate with videographers and production teams to develop high‑quality multimedia content.
  Capture stories, conduct on‑camera interviews, and produce video materials.
  Write scripts and shape narrative flow for corporate and news-style content.
  

• Editing & Quality Control:
  Own editorial processes to ensure consistency and quality.
  Sub-edit and proofread content submissions.
  Provide coaching and editorial guidance to colleagues to elevate overall standards.
  

• Public Affairs & Stakeholder Communication:
  Support public affairs initiatives, including C-suite briefings and external stakeholder engagements.
  Provide updates and insights on external stakeholders in close collaboration with the Internal Communications Manager.
  

• Collaboration & Project Management:
  Lead cross-functional content and campaign projects.
  Build strong partnerships with senior leadership, business unit leaders, and external partners.
  Serve as a trusted advisor on crisis communication and sensitive reputation management issues.

Are you a match?

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public affairs or a related field.

• At least five years of experience in corporate communications, journalism or public affairs.

• Proven expertise in journalism, editing and storytelling for diverse audiences, including end‑to‑end video content creation.

• Experience in media relations and the ability to manage press inquiries proactively and strategically.

• Fluent English (C1 level or above) is required for this role.

• Willingness to travel across EMEA (up to 30%).

To thrive in this role, you will need strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills, the ability to perform under pressure and a track record of delivering high-quality results. Knowledge of the healthcare sector or European healthcare systems is a strong plus.

What we offer

• An opportunity to make a significant impact during a pivotal phase in Medline’s growth and transformation.

• A dynamic, international work environment with colleagues from across Europe.

• Direct exposure to senior leadership and involvement in high-visibility projects.

• One-year contract, with the expectation of a permanent contract following successful completion.

• Market based base salary and a bonus plan.

• Employee Assistance Program and wellness allowance.

• 26 vacation days with the option to purchase 5 additional days.

Ready for a new challenge?

Medline thrives when everyone feels truly connected and empowered to contribute their unique insights. We aim to ensure an environment where every individual feels a strong sense of belonging and is fully engaged. We're eager to welcome applicants, regardless of background and/or lived experiences, recognising that our differences in perspectives enables us to carry out our mission to help improve healthcare delivery and outcomes. We look forward to receiving your application.

Contact

Please apply below with your CV before 9th of Feb. We look forward hearing from you!