Communications Director, Monarch & Polyphonic

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine • Santa Clara, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

We’re seeking a forward-thinking, results-oriented communications leader who excels at execution and strategic collaboration to help shape the future of surgical robotics and digital surgery business. The Director of Communications, Monarch and Polyphonic will sit out of our Santa Clara, CA office location on a hybrid work schedule. The Director of Communications for Monarch and Polyphonic will serve as a valued counselor to the leadership teams for the MONARCH Platform and the Polyphonic digital ecosystem while also partnering with a cross-functional teams to advance organizational priorities, drive strategy alignment, and achieve brand-level and commercial goals. This role will be required to build a deep understanding of the business, technology development and strategy, and market opportunities that will inform an integrated global communications plan. This will be a highly visible role as you will work in close collaboration with functional colleagues around the world, including Global Strategic Marketing, Brand Marketing, MedTech global communications, Investor Relations, Human Resources, Legal, Johnson & Johnson leadership, and more. This role requires a forward-thinking, strategic leader who challenges the status quo in the dynamic and disruptive fields of surgical robotics, artificial intelligence, and enterprise software. This leader must be comfortable working in dynamic, fast-paced environments with multiple internal and external partners to consider. A successful candidate will also demonstrate strong executive presence and the ability to thoughtfully advise top executives. The position will lead a team of communicators and independently lead project teams of agency professionals on both an ongoing and as needed basis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Public Affairs, or closely related field (required).
• Minimum 10 years leading communications in a corporate, government, or agency environment (required).
• Experience in healthcare and/or technology communications (required).
• Demonstrated success in content strategy, media relations, digital and social channels, and integrated communications campaigns.
• Strong track record of independently driving high‑impact communication programs across multiple audiences.
• Exceptional writing and presentation development skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong influence, relationship‑building, and executive‑level communication capabilities.
• Deep understanding of media analytics, content strategy, and brand and marketing communications.

Nice To Haves

• Agility Jumps
• Brand Identity
• Communications Measurement
• Competitive Landscape Analysis
• Corporate Communications Strategy
• Corporate Management
• Cultural Competence
• Customer Experience Management
• Leadership
• Product Knowledge
• Relationship Building
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Tactical Planning
• Technical Credibility

Benefits

• Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
• Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
• Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
• Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
• Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director