Sr Director Electrophysiology Communications & Public Affairs
About The Position
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 jnj.com As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. This role will be based out of the Irvine, CA office. Purpose: The Johnson & Johnson MedTech Communications & Public Affairs (MT CPA) team is seeking a senior communications leader to lead global communications and public affairs for J&J MedTech’s Electrophysiology business —a flagship growth platform within the Cardiovascular portfolio. J&J MedTech is the global leader in the science of heart rhythm management through its Biosense Webster portfolio of products. The company pioneered the first real‑time, 3D cardiac mapping and navigation technology and the first electrophysiology catheter. Today, the business continues to deliver sustained double‑digit growth, impacting the lives of more than 1.2 million patients annually through life‑changing innovation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Minimum 12+ years of experience in communications
- 5+ years of people management experience
- Deep, demonstrated expertise across core communications fields, including Reputation Management, External Communications & Media Relations, Emerging & Digital Media, Employee Communications, Change & Transformation Communications, Financial & Issues Communications, and Communications Technology (CommTech).
- Strong leadership and enterprise competencies, including Matrix Leadership, Collaboration & Influence, People Leadership, Strategic Judgment Under Pressure, Trusted Advisor capabilities, Executive Communication Skills, and External Influence.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Setting and delivering a comprehensive, global communications and public affairs strategy across all stakeholders—including healthcare professionals, customers, employees, media, investors, policymakers, and partners.
- Serving as a trusted advisor to the Electrophysiology leadership team and an active member of the cross‑functional business leadership community.
- Leading and developing a diverse team of communicators, ensuring disciplined execution, creative excellence, and measurable business impact.
- Contributing to advancing the effectiveness of the overall MedTech Communications & Public Affairs organization—enhancing connectivity, efficiency, and strategic influence across the function.
- Leading integrated communications and public affairs efforts to build and protect brand reputation through paid, earned, and owned media, issues management, and public affairs engagement.
- Enabling business growth through strategic brand, marketing, and commercial communications aligned to customer and market needs.
- Mobilizing strategy and leading through change, activating employee engagement and culture across a rapidly evolving business.
- Advancing societal impact through storytelling, partnerships, and programs that reflect J&J MedTech’s purpose and leadership in healthcare innovation.
Benefits
- Inclusive work environment
- Participation in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
- Eligibility to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
- Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
- Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year (or 48/56 hours in CO/WA respectively)
- 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 period
- Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
- Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
