Director, IM NA Executive Communications

Johnson & Johnson•Titusville, NJ

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, IM NA Executive Communications is a senior strategic communications leader on Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine North America’s Communications & Public Affairs team. The role serves as a trusted advisor to the IM NA Company Group Chair (CGC), reporting to the Senior Director, Employee & Business Enablement Communications. It shapes and implements an integrated executive communications strategy that advances business priorities, strengthens leadership visibility, and builds confidence in J&J Innovative Medicine across North America. The Director translates business strategy and complex healthcare issues into executive narratives for internal and external audiences. The role develops the CGC’s message platform and visibility program across speaking engagements, media, thought leadership, social media, employee forums, and other channels. In partnership with communications colleagues across J&J Innovative Medicine North America and the J&J enterprise, the Director ensures communications are coordinated, audience-focused, and aligned to a consistent narrative. The role manages one direct report: Senior Manager, Employee & Business Enablement Communications. This is a hybrid role, with Titusville, New Jersey as the preferred location; Horsham, Pennsylvania will also be considered.

Requirements

At least 10 years of communications experience, including at least 5 years in organizational and executive communications.
Superior writing, editing, and oral communication skills.
Expertise in developing and implementing executive communications strategies.
Ability to manage complex, high-impact projects involving multiple partners.
Strong problem-solving skills in developing communications and engagement strategies and actions, with a high degree of independent judgment.
Ability to devise innovative communications approaches while aligning with goals and objectives.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and work flexibly, collaboratively, and with drive.
Ability to analyze issues and opportunities and communicate their overarching impact.
Knowledge of social media channels, especially LinkedIn.
Ability to translate complex information into clear and effective messaging.
Ability to build strategic plans and translate them into practical applications, with close attention to detail.
Outstanding executive presence and a proven track record of building relationships as a trusted advisor.
Collaborative approach and comfort driving results through influence.
Ability to handle deeply confidential information, including information material to the company.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, healthcare environment, and related legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements.
Experience managing agency partners.
Media relations, social media, and digital experience.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted communications advisor to the IM NA Company Group Chair and provide counsel on messaging, executive positioning, stakeholder engagement, and high-profile communications opportunities.
Develop and implement an executive communications strategy aligned with IM NA business priorities, enterprise initiatives, and organizational objectives; anticipate issues, opportunities, and risks and recommend proactive approaches.
Create speeches, presentations, talking points, town hall materials, executive correspondence, videos, and strategic narratives.
Translate complex healthcare, policy, business, and organizational topics into clear communications tailored to diverse audiences, connecting strategy to action for office-based and field-based employees.
Maintain consistent executive voice, messaging, and brand across platforms and engagements; prepare weekly CGC briefing packets, providing materials at least one week in advance.
Build and manage an integrated executive visibility program across earned, owned, and paid channels, prioritizing speaking engagements, industry events, media opportunities, social content, awards, and thought leadership platforms.
Partner with cross-functional teams to amplify the CGC’s presence among employees, healthcare partners, patient communities, industry leaders, policymakers, and customers; manage executive social media strategy, including LinkedIn content and engagement.
Lead communications support for executive forums, leadership meetings, town halls, and organizational events; align executive messaging with employee engagement strategies and create communications that build trust, transparency, and organizational culture.
Collaborate with Communications & Public Affairs, Enterprise Communications, Government Affairs, Commercial, Medical Affairs, Human Resources, Legal, Regulatory, Investor Relations, and other partners to align narratives and coordinate communications.
Establish communications metrics and reporting, evaluate effectiveness, and optimize performance; use AI-enabled tools, analytics, and digital technologies to enhance content, engagement, and measurement.
Manage agency partners and external vendors as needed.
Lead and develop communications team members and foster excellence, innovation, and collaboration.

Benefits

Company consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)), subject to plan terms.
Eligibility to participate in the long-term incentive program.
Vacation: 120 hours per calendar year, subject to applicable policies and date of hire.
Sick time: 40 hours per calendar year, with different amounts specified for employees residing in Colorado and Washington.
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, or foster care of a child.
Bereavement Leave: 240 hours for an immediate family member and 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.
Military Spouse Time-Off: 80 hours per calendar year.