Sr Director Electrophysiology Communications & Public Affairs

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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 Senior Director, Electrophysiology Communications & Public Affairs. 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.

 

You will be responsible for:

This Senior Director is accountable for setting and delivering a comprehensive, global communications and public affairs strategy across all stakeholders—including healthcare professionals, customers, employees, media, investors, policymakers, and partners.

Reporting to the Global Head of MedTech Cardiovascular Communications, the role serves as a trusted advisor to the Electrophysiology leadership team and an active member of the cross‑functional business leadership community. The Senior Director will lead and develop a diverse team of communicators, ensuring disciplined execution, creative excellence, and measurable business impact.

More broadly, the role contributes to advancing the effectiveness of the overall MedTech Communications & Public Affairs organization—enhancing connectivity, efficiency, and strategic influence across the function.

Key Areas of Accountability

The Senior Director will lead integrated communications and public affairs efforts to:

• 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

Functional Expertise

This role requires deep, demonstrated expertise across core communications fields, including:

• Reputation Management: Strengthens public trust and protects and elevates enterprise reputation.

• External Communications & Media Relations: Expert in stakeholder engagement, message development, and navigating complex media environments with sophistication and credibility.

• Emerging & Digital Media: Stays ahead of evolving channels and integrates new platforms thoughtfully into integrated communications strategies.

• Employee Communications: Designs innovative channels and compelling content that inform, inspire, and equip employees.

• Change & Transformation Communications: Proven experience mobilizing audiences around business strategy, operating model shifts, and large‑scale transformation.

• Financial & Issues Communications: Experienced in issues management and communicating with investors and analysts during periods of scrutiny or change.

• Communications Technology (CommTech): Leverages modern tools to drive creativity, content creation, measurement, insight, and performance reporting.

 

Leadership & Enterprise Capabilities

The position also demands strong leadership and enterprise competencies, including:

• Matrix Leadership: Effective operating across geographies, functions, and complex customer ecosystems.

• Collaboration & Influence: A natural collaborator with a strong track record of aligning diverse collaborators, advancing new approaches, and delivering measurable results.

• People Leadership: Proven ability to hire, lead, and develop high‑performing teams through rapid change and ambiguity.

• Strategic Judgment Under Pressure: Demonstrated capability to synthesize complex, high‑level information and translate it into clear, focused communication in high‑stakes environments.

• Trusted Advisor: Deep understanding of business priorities and market dynamics; serves as a close advisor to senior leaders on strategic positioning, reputation, and execution.

• Executive Communication Skills: Exceptional writing, presentation, storytelling, and project management skills, including strong data visualization capabilities.

• External Influence: Ability to shape the external environment, particularly with healthcare professionals and industry partners.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred

• Minimum 12+ years of experience in communications

• 5+ years of people management experience

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:

Communications Measurement, Communications Strategy, Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement

 

 

Preferred Skills:

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

 

 

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$178,000.00 - $307,050.00

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