Director, Communications – Advanced Surgical Instruments

Johnson & Johnson

Director of Communications for Advanced Surgical Instruments at Johnson & Johnson MedTech. Leading strategic communications initiatives within a hybrid work environment across various locations.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeSanta Clara • California, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $172,000 - $297,850 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work closely with cross-functional teams to create strategic communications programs that drive business outcomes.
Prioritizing thought leadership and earned/owned media strategy.
Developing strategic messaging and content, social media, campaign activations, and employee communications.
Managing issues related to communication and building a deep understanding of surgery and healthcare markets.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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))
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 period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

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Hard Skills & Tools

strategic communicationscontent developmentsocial media strategycampaign activationswritten content creationvisual content creationproject managementworkflow management

Soft Skills

strong writing skillsediting skillsstorytelling skillsinterpersonal skillscollaborationinfluence without authorityability to manage multiple projectsadaptability in fast-paced environments

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in CommunicationsBachelor’s degree in JournalismBachelor’s degree in MarketingBachelor’s degree in Public Relations