Johnson & Johnson

Director, Communications - Advanced Surgical Instruments

Johnson & Johnson$172K — $297K *
Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in communications or related fields.
  • Experience in healthcare, MedTech, or technical industries.
  • Proven ability to create high-quality written and visual content.
  • Experience managing complex workflows with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Develop strategic communications programs to drive business outcomes.
  • Lead thought leadership and media strategy in the surgical instruments domain.
  • Create and disseminate strategic messaging and multi-platform content.
  • Manage social media campaigns and activations effectively.
  • Oversee employee and culture communication initiatives.

Benefits

  • Participation in consolidated retirement and savings plans (401(k)).
  • 120 hours of vacation per year.
  • Sick time allocation varies by location; up to 56 hours per year.
  • 13 days of holiday pay annually, including floating holidays.
  • Up to 480 hours of parental leave within a year of a child's birth/adoption.
  • 240 hours of bereavement leave for immediate family members.
  • Caregiver leave of 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period.
  • 32 hours of volunteer leave per year.
Full Job Description
Job Function:
Communications & Corporate/External Affairs

Job Sub Function:
Product Communications

Job Category:
Professional

All Job Posting Locations:
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America, Santa Clara, California, United States of America

Job Description:

We are searching for the best talent for a Director, Communications - Advanced Surgical Instruments. This role will sit out of or Santa Clara California or Cincinnati, Ohio office on a hybrid work schedule.

We're seeking a forward-thinking, results-oriented communications leader who excels at execution and strategic collaboration to help shape the future of our advanced surgical stapling and surgical energy business.

As Director, Communications, Advanced Surgical Instrumentation, for Johnson & Johnson MedTech's Surgery business, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to create strategic communications programs that drive business outcomes.

This is a comprehensive communications role, prioritizing thought leadership and earned/owned media strategy, as well as strategic messaging and content development, social media and campaign activations, employee and culture communications, and issues management.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment, can connect the dots across teams, and who brings exceptional writing skills, strategic business acumen, and a bias for action. Building a deep understanding of surgery, connected technology, clinical and medical data, and healthcare markets will be required as a foundation to build and deploy an integrated global communications plan.

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field (required).

Experience
  • 10+ years of professional experience in communications, marketing communications, public affairs, or related fields.
  • Experience in healthcare, MedTech, robotics, or highly technical industries preferred
  • Demonstrated experience creating high-quality written and visual content across multiple formats.
  • Experience working cross-functionally with matrixed teams and managing complex workflows.

Skills
  • Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
  • Familiarity with digital, social, and multimedia communication platforms.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate and influence without authority.


Required Skills:
Brand Recognition, Corporate Communications Design, Corporate Communications Strategy, Product Communications

Preferred Skills:
Agility Jumps, Brand Identity, Communications Measurement, Competitive Landscape Analysis, Corporate Management, Cultural Competence, Customer Experience Management, External Communication, Leadership, Product Knowledge, Relationship Building, Stakeholder Engagement, Tactical Planning, Technical Credibility

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$172,000.00 - $297,850.00

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))

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

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