Senior Manager, Commercial Communications, Electrophysiology

Johnson & Johnson Co.; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Irvine, CA is seeking a Senior Manager, Commercial Communications for Electrophysiology to craft and drive integrated PR and product communications. This hybrid role collaborates with US and Global teams to support in-market and launch-stage electrophysiology products, translating clinical insights into compelling narratives.

You will lead messaging, media materials, and multi-channel campaigns, counsel senior leaders, and ensure Credo values guide decisions while expanding

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in communications, brand or marketing roles.
• Experience leading branded communications, media engagement, issues management, and successful product launches.
• Ability to translate complex scientific, clinical, and technical concepts into clear, compelling communications.
• Experience counseling senior leaders on business opportunities, communications objectives, strategy and messaging.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and storytelling skills.
• Experience collaborating across complex organizations and managing multiple partners.
• Proven ability to develop integrated communications strategies that drive business and reputation outcomes.
• Passion for science, innovation, and improving patient outcomes through communications.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Marketing and cross-functional teams to develop communications strategies that advance product and platform launches, support commercial priorities and drive disease awareness.
• Serve as a trusted communications counselor to commercial leaders, helping translate business priorities into clear, compelling communications strategies.
• Collaborate across enterprise, sector, regional, and internal communications teams to enhance reach, alignment, and business impact.
• Partner closely with Senior Manager, Pipeline & Platform Communications, to amplify a clear, impactful and consistent Electrophysiology narrative.
• Embed Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and Leadership Imperatives in communications priorities, counsel, and decision-making.
• Lead communications strategies that support commercial priorities and growth objectives for in-market and launch-stage electrophysiology products and platforms.
• Translate product, platform, clinical, and competitive insights into clear, compelling multi-channel narratives for internal and external audiences.
• Develop engaging commercial communications content, including messaging, executive presentations, media materials, digital and social content, videos, and launch communications.
• Support communications surrounding regulatory milestones and product launches, data releases for in-market products, presence at U.S. medical meetings, market education initiatives, and disease awareness campaigns.
• Enhance and protect the Company’s reputation by anticipating and managing issues in partnership with cross-functional teams.
• Help position Johnson & Johnson MedTech and its electrophysiology leaders as trusted voices driving the future of cardiovascular care.

Skills

Brand communications

Media relations

Issues management

Product launches

Strategic thinking

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: External Communications Job Category: Professional 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 Senior Manager, Commercial Communications, Electrophysiology. This will be a hybrid role based in our Irvine, CA office.

Position Summary As the Senior Manager, Commercial Communications, you will help create and implement communication strategies and integrated PR programs that support U.S. Electrophysiology business objectives and commercial priorities, focusing on in-market and launch-stage products and platforms. This position works closely with U.S. and Global Commercial Marketing and Professional Education teams to deliver impactful product and platform communications and PR programs with trade and consumer media, reaching electrophysiologists and patients in the U.S. The role reports to the Senior Director, Electrophysiology Communications & Public Affairs.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Business Partnership

• Partner with Marketing and cross-functional teams to develop communications strategies that advance product and platform launches, support commercial priorities and drive disease awareness.
• Serve as a trusted communications counselor to commercial leaders, helping translate business priorities into clear, compelling communications strategies.
• Collaborate across enterprise, sector, regional, and internal communications teams to enhance reach, alignment, and business impact.
• Partner closely with Senior Manager, Pipeline & Platform Communications, to amplify a clear, impactful and consistent Electrophysiology narrative.
• Embed Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and Leadership Imperatives in communications priorities, counsel, and decision-making.

Commercial Impact & Execution Excellence

• Lead communications strategies that support commercial priorities and growth objectives for in-market and launch-stage electrophysiology products and platforms.
• Translate product, platform, clinical, and competitive insights into clear, compelling multi-channel narratives for internal and external audiences.
• Develop engaging commercial communications content, including messaging, executive presentations, media materials, digital and social content, videos, and launch communications.
• Support communications surrounding regulatory milestones and product launches, data releases for in-market products, presence at U.S. medical meetings, market education initiatives, and disease awareness campaigns.
• Enhance and protect the Company’s reputation by anticipating and managing issues in partnership with cross-functional teams.
• Help position Johnson & Johnson MedTech and its electrophysiology leaders as trusted voices driving the future of cardiovascular care.

Qualifications Required

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in communications, brand or marketing roles.
• Experience leading branded communications, media engagement, issues management, and successful product launches.
• Ability to translate complex scientific, clinical, and technical concepts into clear, compelling communications.
• Experience counseling senior leaders on business opportunities, communications objectives, strategy and messaging.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and storytelling skills.
• Experience collaborating across complex organizations and managing multiple partners.
• Proven ability to develop integrated communications strategies that drive business and reputation outcomes.
• Passion for science, innovation, and improving patient outcomes through communications.

Preferred

• Experience in cardiovascular, electrophysiology, medical device, or broader MedTech environments.
• Experience managing agency and external communications partners.

Other

• Up to 20% domestic 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: Brand Reputation Management, Communications Measurement, Content Creation, Corporate Communications Management, Corporate Communications Strategy, Corporate Management, Cultural Competence, External Communication, Innovation, Market Research, Media Relations, Organizing, Relationship Building, Social Awareness, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Thinking, Technical Credibility

The anticipated base pay range for this position is : $122,000.00 - $212,750.00

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 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 https://www.jnj.com/.