Director, Global Electrophysiology Communications & Public Affairs

The Johnson & Johnson MedTech Communications & Public Affairs team (MT CPA) team is seeking an experienced senior communications leader to oversee integrated communications for Johnson & Johnson’s electrophysiology business – a $5B+ global business and top growth driver for Johnson & Johnson MedTech. The role is based in Irvine, CA. About the Company At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/. Position Summary External Corporate Communications and positioning: Strategic narrative, executive thought leadership, financial comms, clinical and data science comms, event and medical meeting communications, media relations, and issues management Employee and internal communications: Employee communications strategy, management of key communications channels, change management communications Leadership and team development: GCA and CPA leadership and contributions to functional excellence, strategic leadership partnership for business platforms, performance and talent development of team Responsibilities The Director: Sets communication strategy and direction to enable business growth, build brand reputation, impact society, and fuel employee engagement. Drives alignment, capability sharing, and execution across regional communication colleagues. Collaborates closely with Global Strategic Marketing, regional marketing teams, HEMA, HR and Investor Relations, among others, to drive aligned messaging for key audiences and stakeholders. Harnesses innovative communication approaches to build media, investor, and physician confidence in the company’s innovation pipeline and to drive uptake for new product introductions in the electrophysiology space. Serves as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders, preparing them for media interviews, speeches and presentations, investor and board meetings, impactful social media presence and external thought leadership. Leads communications for JJMT EP M&A activity Implements strategies to drive employee engagement and position JJMT EP as the employer of choice. Ensures operational excellence within the team: oversees external agencies, manages budget, measures and reports on effectiveness of activations. Sits on the cross-functional JJMT EP Leadership Team Qualifications Bachelor's degree 10+ years of experience in a brand, communications, or marketing role Individual must possess strong strategic and operational skills People management experience Experienced working in a highly matrix global environment, with experience creating and leading cross-functional teams to deliver business impact. Demonstrated resilience and perseverance in shaping new approaches in ambiguous situations Ability to travel up to 20%; domestic and international Healthcare or cardiovascular experience is a plus This position requires demonstrated functional expertise, including: Reputation Management: Builds public trust and enhances business reputation. External Communication: Skilled in stakeholder management, develops strong messaging and has a sophisticated understanding of how to work effectively with the news media Emerging Media: Stays current on new media channels and appropriately integrates them into overall communication strategies and plans Employee Communication: Skilled at creating innovated channels and content to inspire and equip employees Change management: Experienced in mobilizing audiences around business strategy and transformation Financial communication: Experienced in issues management and in communicating directly with investors and analysts. This position requires strong leadership competencies, including: Extensive experience working in a matrix environment across multiple regions and complex stakeholder interdependencies. A natural collaborator with a proven track record at managing multiple stakeholders, driving new approaches and measurable results. Ability to hire and lead direct and indirect teams through a rapid pace of change with a high level of ambiguity. Commitment to talent development and leading in high-pressure situations; demonstrated ability to assimilate high-level strategic information and convert it into clear and concise communications. Trusted advisor: Understands business issues and market dynamics and draws on this knowledge to provide informed communications counsel to business leaders. A proven track record of collaborating closely with very senior leaders in developing and executing strategic brand positioning and campaigns. Strong writing, presentation, communication, and project management skills; Experience in creating compelling data visualization and storytelling. Ability to influence the external environment – particularly in the healthcare professional space. Salary The base pay range for this position is $142,000 to $244,950 USD. Bonus The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/ performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis. Benefits Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program. Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.