Sr Director Electrophysiology Communications & Public Affairs

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Build and protect brand reputation through paid, earned, and owned media, issues management, and public affairs engagement
• Enable business growth through strategic brand, marketing, and commercial communications aligned to customer and market needs
• Mobilize strategy and lead through change, activating employee engagement and culture across a rapidly evolving business
• Advance societal impact through storytelling, partnerships, and programs that reflect J&J MedTech’s purpose and leadership in healthcare innovation

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
• Minimum 12+ years of experience in communications
• 5+ years of people management experience

Qualifications

• 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, Executive Communication Skills, and External Influence

Skills

• Able to shape the external environment, particularly with healthcare professionals and industry partners
• Agile Decision Making, Branding, Brand Reputation Management, Channel Management, Corporate Management, Creating Purpose, Cultural Communications, Developing Others, Inclusive Leadership, Integrated Marketing Communications, Mentorship, Presentation Design, Relationship Building, Risk Assessments

Benefits

• Consolidated Retirement Plan (pension)
• Savings Plan (401(k))
• Long-term incentive program
• 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
• 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