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Job Function Communications & Corporate/External Affairs
Job Sub Function Product Communications
Job Category Professional
All Job Posting Locations Santa Clara, California, United States of America
Job Description We’re seeking a forward-thinking, results-oriented communications leader who excels at execution and strategic collaboration to help shape the future of surgical robotics and digital surgery business. The Director, OTTAVA Communications will sit out of our Santa Clara, CA office location on a hybrid work.
The Director, OTTAVA Communications, will serve as a valued counselor to the robotics leadership team while also partnering with a cross-functional teams to advance organizational priorities, drive strategy alignment, and achieve commercial goals. This role will be required to build a deep understanding of the business, technology development and strategy, and market opportunities that will inform an integrated global communications plan.
This will be a highly visible role as you will work in close collaboration with functional colleagues around the world, including Global Strategic Marketing, Brand Marketing, MedTech global communications, Investor Relations, Human Resources, Legal, Johnson & Johnson leadership, and more.
This role requires a forward-thinking, strategic leader who challenges the status quo in the dynamic and disruptive field of surgical robotics. This leader must be comfortable working in dynamic, fast-paced environments with multiple internal and external partners to consider. A successful candidate will also demonstrate strong executive presence and the ability to thoughtfully advise top executives. The position will lead a team of communicators and independently lead project teams of agency professionals on both an ongoing and as needed basis.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Public Affairs, or closely related field (required).
Experience
Minimum 10 years leading communications in a corporate, government, or agency environment (required).
Experience in healthcare and/or technology communications (required).
Demonstrated success in content strategy, media relations, digital and social channels, and integrated communications campaigns.
Strong track record of independently driving high‑impact communication programs across multiple audiences.
Skills
Exceptional writing and presentation development skills with strong attention to detail.
Strong influence, relationship‑building, and executive‑level communication capabilities.
Deep understanding of media analytics, content strategy, and brand and marketing communications.
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 https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
Required Skills
Communication
Corporate Communications Management
Corporate Communications Strategy
External Communication
Preferred Skills
Agility Jumps
Brand Identity
Brand Recognition
Communications Measurement
Competitive Landscape Analysis
Corporate Management
Cultural Competence
Customer Experience Management
Leadership
Product Knowledge
Relationship Building
Stakeholder Engagement
Tactical Planning
Technical Credibility
Anticipated Base Pay Range $172,000.00 - $297,850.00
Pay Transparency – 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 period
Volunteer Leave – 32 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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Job Function Communications & Corporate/External Affairs
Job Sub Function Product Communications
Job Category Professional
All Job Posting Locations Santa Clara, California, United States of America
Job Description We’re seeking a forward-thinking, results-oriented communications leader who excels at execution and strategic collaboration to help shape the future of surgical robotics and digital surgery business. The Director, OTTAVA Communications will sit out of our Santa Clara, CA office location on a hybrid work.
The Director, OTTAVA Communications, will serve as a valued counselor to the robotics leadership team while also partnering with a cross-functional teams to advance organizational priorities, drive strategy alignment, and achieve commercial goals. This role will be required to build a deep understanding of the business, technology development and strategy, and market opportunities that will inform an integrated global communications plan.
This will be a highly visible role as you will work in close collaboration with functional colleagues around the world, including Global Strategic Marketing, Brand Marketing, MedTech global communications, Investor Relations, Human Resources, Legal, Johnson & Johnson leadership, and more.
This role requires a forward-thinking, strategic leader who challenges the status quo in the dynamic and disruptive field of surgical robotics. This leader must be comfortable working in dynamic, fast-paced environments with multiple internal and external partners to consider. A successful candidate will also demonstrate strong executive presence and the ability to thoughtfully advise top executives. The position will lead a team of communicators and independently lead project teams of agency professionals on both an ongoing and as needed basis.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Public Affairs, or closely related field (required).
Experience
Minimum 10 years leading communications in a corporate, government, or agency environment (required).
Experience in healthcare and/or technology communications (required).
Demonstrated success in content strategy, media relations, digital and social channels, and integrated communications campaigns.
Strong track record of independently driving high‑impact communication programs across multiple audiences.
Skills
Exceptional writing and presentation development skills with strong attention to detail.
Strong influence, relationship‑building, and executive‑level communication capabilities.
Deep understanding of media analytics, content strategy, and brand and marketing communications.
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 https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
Required Skills
Communication
Corporate Communications Management
Corporate Communications Strategy
External Communication
Preferred Skills
Agility Jumps
Brand Identity
Brand Recognition
Communications Measurement
Competitive Landscape Analysis
Corporate Management
Cultural Competence
Customer Experience Management
Leadership
Product Knowledge
Relationship Building
Stakeholder Engagement
Tactical Planning
Technical Credibility
Anticipated Base Pay Range $172,000.00 - $297,850.00
Pay Transparency – 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 period
Volunteer Leave – 32 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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