Job Function: Communications & Corporate/External Affairs
Job Sub Function: Product Communications
Job Category:Professional
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
Sr. Manager, Global Communications & Public Affairs (CPA) for Neurovascular. This role will lead integrated communications that directly support
business growth, reputation, and key MedTech priorities. The Senior Manager partners closely with the Neurovascular business unit (BU) and broader MedTech CPA team to
align communications to enterprise and BU strategy, drive must-win priorities and strengthen stakeholder engagement across internal and external audiences.
Reporting to the
VP, Cardiovascular Communications & Public Affairs, you will operate as a
trusted business partner to the Neurovascular leadership team, ensuring communications are focused, aligned, and delivering measurable impact in a complex, global environment.
This role will sit in our Irvine, CA office on a hybrid schedule.
Key ResponsibilitiesBusiness & Strategic Alignment- Serve as the lead communications partner to the Neurovascular business, aligning strategies to BU priorities and enterprise narratives.
- Provide proactive counsel to business leaders, crafting messaging, positioning, and customer engagement strategies that advance growth and reputation.
- Translate business strategy into clear, integrated communications plans across internal, external, and executive channels.
Integrated Communications & Reputation- Lead the development and execution of end-to-end, integrated communications strategies that advance product innovation, pipeline landmarks, and disease awareness.
- Drive global narrative and storytelling, ensuring alignment with Neurovascular priorities and consistency across regions and channels.
- Anticipate and manage reputational risks and issues, partnering with enterprise and regional teams to protect and strengthen trust.
External Engagement & Thought Leadership- Develop and implement earned media, digital, and thought leadership strategies that elevate Neurovascular leadership in key markets and categories.
- Partner with medical, commercial, and KOL stakeholders to amplify data landmarks, product launches, and innovation storylines.
- Ensure effective integration across global, regional, and market activation efforts.
Employee & Change Communications- Support organizational transformation, change, and engagement efforts, ensuring employees understand strategy, priorities, and their role in execution.
- Lead development of high-impact internal communications, including leadership messaging, town halls, and employee engagement moments that reinforce culture and performance.
Cross-Functional & Global Partnership- Operate as part of the global MT CPA network, connecting Neurovascular priorities into broader sector storytelling and campaigns.
- Partner closely with Marketing, Commercial, Medical Affairs, Professional Education, HR, and regional CPA teams to ensure coordinated execution.
- Bring forward best practices, insights, and measurement to continuously improve impact and efficiency.
Execution Excellence- Deliver high-quality communications at pace, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment across all outputs.
- Measure success through business impact, engagement, and reputation metrics, adjusting strategies based on insights.
- Support major industry moments (e.g., congresses, data releases, launches) with integrated, high-impact communications plans.
Basic Qualifications- Bachelor's degree required.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in communications, public affairs, or related field.
- Proven experience delivering integrated communications strategies tied to business outcomes in a complex environment.
- Strong background in media relations, issues management, and executive communications.
- Experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, or healthcare sectors preferred.
- Proven ability to influence senior partners and navigate ambiguity.
- Strong understanding of digital ecosystems (web, social platforms, search) and measurement approaches (AI-optimization, analytics, listening, dashboards, performance reporting).
- Ability to operate globally and cross-functionally, with up to 10% travel.
What Success Looks Like- Communications strategies are clearly aligned to Neurovascular and MedTech priorities, driving measurable business and reputation impact.
- Leaders view CPA as a strategic partner, not a support function.
- Teams operate with clarity, focus, and strong cross-functional alignment.
- Neurovascular is consistently well-positioned with key partners-employees, HCPs, media, and industry.
Required Skills:Preferred Skills:Agility Jumps, Brand Identity, Brand Recognition, Communications Measurement, Competitive Landscape Analysis, Corporate Communications Strategy, 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 :$150,000.00 - $258,750.00
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
