Director, Global Communications & Public Affairs – Electrophysiology

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.