Sr. Manager, Communications - Shockwave Medical - Johnson and Johnson
Santa Clara, CA 95050
About the Job
At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/.
For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world's most pressing healthcare challenges.
We know that the success of our business - and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions - depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued and our people can reach their potential.
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This position is focused on assisting with the planning and execution of internal and external global communications activities for Shockwave Medical, a business unit within Johnson & Johnson MedTech. This role will support the execution of communications campaigns to engage key audiences (employees, HCPs, patients, etc.) about Shockwave's current and forward-looking business strategy. Balancing simultaneous projects, managing multiple stakeholders, and establishing and maintaining relationships with both internal and external stakeholders are critical drivers for success. This individual will work in close partnership with HR and other cross-functional teams within Shockwave Medical, as well as the Johnson & Johnson MedTech communications team to support their strategic priorities. This position will report to the Director of Global Communications at Shockwave Medical.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for assisting with internal/employee and external communications activities, from strategy development to execution, in alignment with key priorities and business objectives
- Partnering with business leaders, develop internal communication strategy and messages to inspire, engage, inform and align employees
- Drive employee engagement and advocacy through powerful organizational communications and events such as internal All-Hands or Town Hall meetings
- Work with senior leadership and J&J MedTech Communications to support the development of communications strategies on important business milestones such as data presentations or publications at key medical congresses, regulatory approvals and/or launch milestones
- Collaborate with the brand strategy team to disseminate corporate communications through Shockwave-owned digital and social channels as appropriate
- Support the development of communications programs to ensure they meet timelines and goals, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support campaign objectives and track/report progress
- Manage process to continually measure and assess channels/programs to gain insights, increase effectiveness and optimize use of resources
- Oversee efforts to collect and apply employee feedback and program metrics to ensure effectiveness of messaging, programs, and channels
- Ascertain feedback on appropriate communication and course of action to business unit and functional leaders
- Collaborate with agency partners and manage agency relationships as needed to execute on the above activities
- Bachelor's degree with a focus on communications or marketing
- 12 years of related experience required
- Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills, with exceptional organizational skills
- Basic knowledge of media production, communication and dissemination techniques and methods
- Proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously
- Learns new methods and technologies easily; is smart, quick, nimble
- Manages up, down, and across, bringing together the right resources to accomplish goals without relying on formal hierarchy
- Proven track record of operating within tight deadlines and delivering high quality products
- Proactive mindset with a capability to identify and seize opportunities as they arise
- Ability to work under pressure, adapts quickly, and remains flexible as circumstances dictate
- Ability to work independently and autonomously when needed while also highly collaborative.
- Preferred locations in Santa Clara, CA; Irvine, CA; or New Brunswick, NJ offices.
The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation's performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company's discretion on an individual basis.
- Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
- Employees may be 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.
- Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
- Vacation - up to 120 hours per calendar year
- Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington - up to 56 hours per calendar year
- Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays - up to 13 days per calendar year
- Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
This job posting is anticipated to close on January 7, 2025. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on https://www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.