Internal Communications Manager

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 Responsibilities
Business & 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.

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

Pay
$150,000.00 - $258,750.00

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.

Benefits

Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year

Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year (48 hours for Colorado residents, 56 hours for Washington residents)

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, 10 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

Equal Opportunity Employer
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 and internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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