Director, Financial & BD Communications

Johnson & Johnson•Brunswick, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions 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 jnj.com As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. Job Function: Communications & Corporate/External Affairs Job Sub Function: External Communications Job Category: Professional All Job Posting Locations: New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America We are searching for the best talent to join our team as the Director, External Affairs, Financial & Business Development Communications located in our New Brunswick, NJ office. This role will lead integrated external engagement strategies that advance, protect and defend the company’s reputation, support enterprise priorities, and enable business growth. This role will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, driving proactive and reactive communications for J&J MedTech. The Director will lead the J&J MedTech External Affairs team with direct responsibility for proactive earned media strategy and management of key reputational issues. They will also lead communications strategy for financial milestones, business development activities—including acquisitions and divestitures—ensuring alignment with enterprise messaging and governance standards. The position operates in a complex, global environment and requires media relations experience, strong business insight, executive presence, and the ability to translate complex topics into clear, compelling narratives for diverse audiences.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
10+ years of experience in external affairs, corporate communications, media relations, investor communications, or related field
Direct media relations and issues management experience
Demonstrated experience advising senior executives and leading high-profile, complex initiatives
Strong understanding of financial communications, media landscape, and stakeholder engagement
Experience supporting business development activities (e.g., M&A, integrations, separations)
Proven ability to operate effectively in a global organization
Exceptional writing, storytelling, and executive communication skills

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred
Experience in healthcare, MedTech, or highly regulated industries
Experience leading communications for acquisitions and divestitures
Familiarity with regulatory and disclosure requirements

Responsibilities

Shape and implement media engagement strategies across business, financial, and trade media
Lead proactive storytelling to strengthen Johnson & Johnson MedTech’s reputation as an innovator and trusted partner
Build and maintain relationships with key journalists and external partners
Oversee development of press materials, messaging, and external content
Ensure alignment across Communications, Investor Relations, Public Affairs, Legal, and other functions
Shape strategic narratives tied to business performance, innovation, and portfolio transformation
Lead cross-functional coordination on emerging issues and reputational risks
Develop and deploy holding statements, reactive messaging, and stakeholder communications
Ensure readiness through governance frameworks, SOPs, and issues management processes
Partner with Legal, Regulatory, and Public Affairs on sensitive or high-risk topics
Partner with Investor Relations to manage communications for key financial landmarks, including earnings and Enterprise Business Review
Translate complex financial and operational performance into clear, compelling messaging for investors and media
Partner closely with Investor Relations and Finance leadership to ensure message consistency and regulatory alignment
Lead communications strategy for material acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic partnerships
Develop messaging frameworks, stakeholder communications, and executive positioning for high-profile transactions
Partner with Legal and Regulatory teams to ensure compliant disclosure and execution
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on external positioning and reputational risk
Support executive visibility through media engagements, thought leadership, and key external forums
Provide communications guidance during high-impact announcements, issues, and transformation achievements
Establish and evolve governance tools, templates, and processes to enable scalable execution
Lead and mentor team members and cross-functional partners
Drive continuous improvement across communications planning, execution, and measurement

Benefits

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.
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
10 days Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year