Director, Global Communications & Public Affairs, Circulatory Restoration

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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: Santa Clara, California, United States of America Job Description: We are searching for the best talent to join our team as the Director, Global Communications & Public Affairs, Circulatory Restoration. This is a hybrid role based in Santa Clara, Ca. Johnson & Johnson MedTech is transforming cardiovascular care through innovative technologies that address some of the most significant unmet needs in vascular disease. The Circulatory Restoration business, including Shockwave Medical technologies, is focused on advancing patient care through differentiated innovation, clinical evidence, physician education, and market development. The Director, Global Communications & Public Affairs, Circulatory Restoration is responsible for developing and implementing an integrated global communications and public affairs strategy that advances business priorities, strengthens stakeholder engagement, builds and protects reputation, supports organizational transformation, and drives employee alignment and culture. Reporting to the Vice President, Cardiovascular Communications & Public Affairs, this leader serves as a strategic advisor to the Circulatory Restoration Leadership Team. The role partners closely with senior leaders and cross-functional partners to shape internal and external communications strategies that support business growth, innovation leadership, commercial execution, and enterprise reputation. The position leads a team of global communications professionals and agency partners to deliver measurable impact through strategic storytelling, executive visibility, employee engagement, media relations, social media, thought leadership, issues management, and stakeholder communications. Key Responsibilities Strategic Communications Leadership · Develop and implement a comprehensive global communications and public affairs strategy aligned to Circulatory Restoration business priorities and growth objectives. · Partner with business leadership to drive understanding of strategy, performance, innovation, and transformation initiatives among key internal and external partners. · Serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives on strategic communications, positioning, reputation management, executive visibility, and stakeholder engagement. · Ensure communications strategies are scalable and adaptable across regions and markets while maintaining message consistency and strategic alignment. · Establish measurement frameworks and analytics to assess communications effectiveness and optimize performance. External Communications & Reputation Management · Lead external communications strategies that elevate the visibility and reputation of the Circulatory Restoration business and its portfolio of technologies. · Develop integrated campaigns and social media strategies supporting business achievements, clinical evidence generation, scientific meetings, product innovation, market development, and corporate initiatives. · Drive proactive media engagement, thought leadership, and strategic storytelling that strengthens leadership positioning within Cardiovascular. · Partner with Corporate Media Relations, Investor Relations, Government Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Affairs, Legal, and Commercial teams to ensure coordinated partner engagement. · Identify emerging reputation risks and opportunities and develop strategies that protect and enhance business and enterprise reputation. · Support issues preparedness and response activities, ensuring timely, accurate, and coordinated communications. Employee Engagement & Organizational Communications · Lead the global employee communications and engagement strategy for the Circulatory Restoration organization. · Develop communication programs that connect employees to business priorities, organizational culture, performance, and strategic objectives. · Develop compelling content and communication experiences that inspire engagement, strengthen culture, and reinforce organizational purpose. · Support leadership announcements, organizational changes, transformation initiatives, and business integration activities through effective change communications. · Equip leaders with communications tools and resources that improve organizational alignment and employee understanding. 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.· Proven success developing and delivering integrated global communications strategies · Experience advising senior executives and leading executive communications, thought leadership, and stakeholder engagement programs. · Expertise across employee engagement, organizational and change communications, media relations, digital and social media and reputation management. · Outstanding communicator and storyteller with strong critical thinking, analytical judgment, and the ability to influence and align stakeholders. · Proven people leader who develops high-performing teams, manages competing priorities, uses data and insights to guide decisions, and embraces digital, social, AI-enabled, and emerging communications technologies. Preferred · Experience in regulated healthcare industries, with familiarity in cardiovascular care, medical technology innovation, clinical evidence communications, and stakeholder engagement. · Experience supporting global organizations across multiple regions and cultures. · Experience leading communications during periods of organizational transformation or business change. Other · Up to 25% domestic and international travel may be required. 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: Preferred Skills: Agile Decision Making, Branding, Brand Reputation Management, Budgeting, Communications Measurement, Corporate Communications Strategy, Corporate Management, Cultural Communications, Developing Others, Inclusive Leadership, Influencer Knowledge, Integrated Marketing Communications, Leadership, Market Savvy, Relationship Building, Risk Assessments, Stakeholder Engagement 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)). 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: -