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Sr Director Electrophysiology Communications & Public Affairs

Johnson & Johnson


Job Location:

Irvine, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 178000 - 307050
Posted: 11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 8 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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

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 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 MedTechs Electrophysiology businessa 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 realtime 3D cardiac mapping and navigation technology and the first electrophysiology catheter. Today the business continues to deliver sustained doubledigit growth impacting the lives of more than 1.2 million patients annually through lifechanging 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 stakeholdersincluding 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 crossfunctional 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 organizationenhancing 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 MedTechs 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 largescale 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 highperforming teams through rapid change and ambiguity.

  • Strategic Judgment Under Pressure: Demonstrated capability to synthesize complex highlevel information and translate it into clear focused communication in highstakes 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:

  • Bachelors 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 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 :

$178000.00 - $307050.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans employees are eligible to participate in the Companys consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).



This position is eligible to participate in the Companys 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

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