Communications Jobs 2026 (Now Hiring) – Smart Auto Apply

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Job Function:

Communications & Corporate/External Affairs

Job Sub Function:

Product Communications

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America, 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 our advanced surgical stapling and surgical energy business.

The Senior Manager, Communications – Advanced Surgical Instruments will sit out of our Santa Clara, Ca office on a hybrid work schedule.

As Senior Manager, Communications – Advanced Surgical Instruments

for Johnson & Johnson MedTech’s Surgery business, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to create strategic communications programs that drive business outcomes.

This is a comprehensive communications role, prioritizing thought leadership and earned/owned media strategy, as well as strategic messaging and content development, social media and campaign activations, employee and culture communications, and issues management.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment, can connect the dots across teams, and who brings exceptional writing skills, strategic business acumen, and a bias for action. Building a deep understanding of surgery, connected technology, clinical and medical data, and healthcare markets  will be required as a foundation to build and deploy an integrated global communications plan.

Education

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

Experience

• 8+ 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.

Skills

• 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.

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:

Corporate Communications Design, Corporate Communications Strategy, Corporate Communication Strategies, External Communication

Preferred Skills:

Agility Jumps, Brand Activations, Brand Identity, Brand Recognition, Business Communications, Communications Measurement, Competitive Landscape Analysis, Corporate Management, Cultural Competence, Customer Experience Management, Innovation, Organizing, Product Knowledge, Relationship Building, Technical Credibility

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$142,000.00 - $244,950.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

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 yearSick 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 yearHoliday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar yearWork, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar yearParental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a childBereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar yearCaregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 daysVolunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar yearMilitary Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar yearFor additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits