Director, Global Communications & Public Affairs – Electrophysiology

Biopharma Careers; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 259,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan (pension/savings)

Long-term incentive program

Extensive leave (vacation, sick, and H

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Director, Global Communications & Public Affairs – Electrophysiology (EP) for a hybrid role based in Irvine, CA. You will develop and implement strategic communications programs to advance business priorities, engage stakeholders, and elevate EP visibility globally.

You will lead a team, partner with senior leaders, and work across regions to translate priorities into compelling narratives and activations while driving employee engagement and organizational change.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in communications, public affairs, corporate communications, employee engagement, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of people leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience developing executive communications and thought leadership programs for senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Drive leadership visibility and stakeholder engagement through integrated communications that reinforce business strategy, innovation, culture, and organizational priorities.
• Lead the global employee communications and engagement strategy for the Electrophysiology business, helping employees understand and connect to business priorities, performance, and culture.
• Lead communications strategy and execution for the Electrophysiology Global Supply Chain organization, supporting business priorities, operational excellence, and workforce engagement.

Skills

Agile Decision Making

Branding

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions 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.

Job Function:

Communications & Corporate/External Affairs

Job Sub Function:

Multi-Family Communications & Corporate/External Affairs

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Irvine, California, United States of America

Job Description:

We are searching for the best talent to join our team as the Director, Global Communications & Public Affairs – Electrophysiology. This is a hybrid role sitting out of our Irvine, CA office.

Position Summary

The Director, Global Communications & Public Affairs, Electrophysiology (EP), develops and implements strategic communications programs that advance business priorities, strengthen organizational effectiveness, and enhance stakeholder engagement across the global Electrophysiology business. Partnering closely with senior leaders and cross- functional teams, this role drives integrated communications strategies that build understanding of the business, support transformation and growth, and elevate the visibility and impact of Electrophysiology within Johnson & Johnson. Reporting to the Senior Director, Electrophysiology Communications & Public Affairs, the position leads a small team and external agency partners.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Partnership & Communications Excellence

• Drive leadership visibility and stakeholder engagement through integrated communications that reinforce business strategy, innovation, culture, and organizational priorities.
• Support the Electrophysiology Company Group Chair by translating business priorities into clear, compelling narratives and activations.
• Collaborate with regional, enterprise, and functional Communications & Public Affairs colleagues to ensure alignment of messaging, priorities, and communications strategies.
• Measure communication effectiveness and continuously evolve content, channels, and approaches to increase engagement, understanding, and business impact.

Employee Engagement & Organizational Communications

• Lead the global employee communications and engagement strategy for the Electrophysiology business, helping employees understand and connect to business priorities, performance, and culture.
• Develop and implement communications for leadership transitions, organizational change, business transformation initiatives, and culture-building programs.

Global Supply Chain Communications

• Lead communications strategy and execution for the Electrophysiology Global Supply Chain organization, supporting business priorities, operational excellence, and workforce engagement.
• Develop communication programs that advance understanding of key initiatives, manufacturing investments, organizational landmarks, and transformation efforts.
• Partner with supply chain leadership and cross-functional partners to support business continuity, issues preparedness, and strategic communications needs.

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in communications, public affairs, corporate communications, employee engagement, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of people leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience developing executive communications and thought leadership programs for senior leaders.
• Experience leading employee engagement, organizational communications, and change communications initiatives.
• Strong critical thinking, bbusiness insight project management, and partner management skills.
• Experience working in a complex, global organization.
• Outstanding written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Preferred

• Experience in medical device, healthcare, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other regulated industries.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, operations, or supply chain organizations.
• Experience managing agency and external communications partners.
• Experience leading communications during periods of organizational transformation and change.
• Global communications experience supporting teams across multiple geographies and cultures.

Leadership Expectations

• Lead and develop a high-performing team, including two direct reports, while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, inclusion, and continuous learning.
• Effectively leverage agency and external partners to extend capabilities and deliver business outcomes.
• Build strong partnerships across Communications & Public Affairs, Human Resources, Supply Chain, Commercial, and other functions to drive integrated business outcomes.
• Operate with sound judgment, agility, and strong business insight in a dynamic global environment.
• Drive alignment across functions, regions, and partner groups to advance Electrophysiology and MedTech priorities.
• Demonstrate Johnson & Johnson’s Credo values and C.E.O. behaviors in decision-making, team leadership, and business partnership.
• Champion an inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives, learning, and development.
• Lead with integrity, accountability, and a commitment to delivering meaningful impact for employees, customers, and patients.

Other

• Up to 25% domestic and international travel may be required.

Johnson & Johnson is an 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, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers and internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Agile Decision Making, Branding, Brand Reputation Management, Budgeting, Communications Measurement, Corporate Communications Strategy, Corporate Management, Cultural Communications, Developing Others, Inclusive Leadership, Influencer Knowledge, Integrated Marketing Communications, Leadership, Market Savvy, Relationship Building, Risk Assessments, Stakeholder Engagement

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$150,000.00 - $258,750.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are 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.

Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off 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

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits