Sr Director, Executive, Employee & External Communications

Johnson & Johnson•Brunswick, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting a Senior Director to lead Executive, Employee and External Communications for its MedTech business. The role is based at the company’s worldwide headquarters in New Brunswick, New Jersey, on a hybrid schedule, and supports J&J MedTech, a $33 billion portfolio spanning surgery, cardiovascular and vision businesses. As a leader on the global MedTech Communications & Public Affairs team, this position develops and oversees a global team of communicators. The team supports executive communications and thought leadership for the Executive Vice President and Worldwide Chair of J&J MedTech; business development communications for major acquisitions and divestitures; financial communications and positioning of quarterly performance; employee engagement and culture communications; and external affairs, including media relations, issues management and crisis response. The Senior Director leads a team of seven and collaborates with communications partners across Johnson & Johnson. Key business clients include the MedTech EVP and Worldwide Chair, Chief Financial Officer, VP of Business Development and VP of HR. The position reports to the Vice President, Vision and Value Creation, MedTech, Communications and Public Affairs. Travel is approximately 20%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in communications, business, marketing, public relations or journalism.
At least 12 years of professional experience, including experience managing, coaching and developing talent.
Proven experience developing and executing thought leadership and positioning strategies for a C-level executive in a global, highly matrixed organization.
Financial communications experience from strategy through execution, including creating quarterly earnings content for a public company.
Experience leading communications for a large, complex acquisition in a public company.
Experience with employee engagement strategies and culture communications.
Comprehensive understanding of working in healthcare or a regulated industry.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to craft compelling messages for different audiences.
Strong understanding of digital communications channels and AI tools, and proficiency leveraging them to drive business results.
Strategic thinking and ability to analyze data and market trends to inform communications strategies.
Experience managing crisis communications and mitigating reputation risks.
Strong media relations experience and a proven track record of driving results.
Executive presence and strong business and financial acumen.
Strong leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team.
Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively across departments and with external partners.

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred.
Preferred skills include AI solution evaluation, brand reputation management, communications measurement, content creation, corporate communications management and strategy, corporate management, cultural competence, developing others, external communication, inclusive leadership, leadership, media relations, organizational knowledge, process improvements, productivity planning, relationship building, social awareness and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

Develop and oversee a global team of communicators supporting J&J MedTech.
Lead executive communications and thought leadership for the Executive Vice President and Worldwide Chair of J&J MedTech, including communications platform development and media interviews, speaking engagements, investor engagements and employee Town Halls.
Lead communications for business development, including major acquisitions and divestitures.
Own strategic positioning of J&J MedTech’s financial performance in quarterly earnings materials, financial media engagements, investor engagements and employee communications.
Oversee employee engagement and culture communications, including mobilization of the MedTech-wide business strategy.
Lead external affairs for the MedTech sector, including media relations, issues management and crisis response.
Lead a team of seven and collaborate with communications partners across Johnson & Johnson.
Travel approximately 20%.

Benefits

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.
Sick time: 40 hours per calendar year, with different allotments 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.