Director, IM NA Executive Communications

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Horsham, PA

10d•$150,000 - $258,750•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. Reporting to the Senior Director, Employee & Business Enablement Communications, the role serves as a trusted communications advisor to the Company Group Chair (CGC), shaping and implementing 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 executive communications are coordinated, audience-focused, and aligned to a consistent “one voice” narrative. The position calls for exceptional judgment, executive presence, writing expertise, and the ability to build trusted relationships, anticipate opportunities and risks, and deliver high-impact communications in a fast-paced, matrixed environment. The Director manages one direct report: a Senior Manager, Employee & Business Enablement Communications. The role is hybrid, with Titusville, New Jersey preferred; Horsham, Pennsylvania is also 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 communication strategies.
Ability to manage complex, high-impact projects involving multiple partners.
Strong problem-solving skills in developing communication and engagement strategies and actions, with a high degree of independent judgment.
Ability to devise innovative communication approaches while aligning with goals and objectives.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and be flexible, collaborative, and driven.
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.
Skill in building strategic plans and translating them into practical applications, with close attention to detail.
Outstanding executive presence and a proven track record of building relationships as a trusted advisor.
Strong collaboration skills 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, and digital experience.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted communications advisor to the IM NA Company Group Chair.
Develop and implement an executive communications strategy aligned with IM NA business priorities, enterprise initiatives, and organizational objectives.
Provide strategic counsel on messaging, executive positioning, stakeholder engagement, and high-profile communications opportunities.
Anticipate emerging issues, opportunities, and risks, and recommend proactive communication 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 for diverse audiences.
Maintain consistency of voice, messaging, and executive brand across platforms and engagements.
Develop communications that connect strategy to action for office-based and field-based employees.
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.
Identify and prioritize 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 the executive social media strategy, including LinkedIn content development and engagement.
Lead communications support for executive forums, leadership meetings, town halls, and organizational events.
Partner with Employee & Business Enablement Communications colleagues to align executive messaging with employee engagement strategies.
Create narratives and communication experiences that build trust, foster transparency, and strengthen organizational culture.
Collaborate with Communications & Public Affairs, Enterprise Communications, Government Affairs, Commercial, Medical Affairs, Human Resources, Legal, Regulatory, Investor Relations, and other partners.
Align executive communications with broader corporate, sector, and enterprise narratives, coordinating activities to ensure consistency and impact.
Establish communications metrics and reporting to evaluate effectiveness and optimize performance.
Use AI-enabled tools, analytics, and digital technologies to enhance content development, audience engagement, and measurement.
Manage agency partners and external vendors as needed.
Lead and develop communications team members and foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration.

Benefits

Participation in the company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)), subject to plan terms.
Eligibility to participate in the company’s long-term incentive program.
Vacation: 120 hours per calendar year.
Sick time: 40 hours per calendar year, with specified higher amounts for employees residing in Colorado or 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.