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Johnson & Johnson

Director Strategic Communications, Surgery

Johnson & Johnson, Santa Clara, California, us, 95053


Job Description - Director Strategic Communications, Surgery (2406208915W)

Ensure all your application information is up to date and in order before applying for this opportunity. Johnson & Johnson MedTech is currently recruiting for a Director, Global Strategic Communications, Surgery. This is a hybrid in-person role with a preferred location of Raritan, NJ. Consideration will be given to other J&J MedTech offices. Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, Johnson & Johnson MedTech is developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments! Our Surgery business is the worldwide market leader, shaping what’s next in surgery and delivering a portfolio of surgical technologies, robotics, and digital solutions with the goal of improving access to safe surgery for patients around the world. Reporting to the Senior Director, Global Surgery Communications, this critical role will lead global communications strategy and execution for the Surgery business, articulating a clear strategy, value proposition, and messaging in support of the business priorities today and future vision for Surgery. Partnering directly with senior leaders across Johnson & Johnson MedTech’s surgery business, this role will provide strategic counsel and guide internal and external communications reaching employees, media, customers, and investor audiences. Leading a team as well as agency and contractor resources, this role will deliver programs in executive thought leadership, employee communications, change management, and increasing brand visibility. This high-visibility position requires an experienced professional with a strong background in the highly-regulated healthcare industry, strategic internal and external communications, and change management. Responsibilities:

Lead strategic global communications

for the Surgery business, articulating a clear strategy, value proposition, and messaging in support of the business priorities today and future evolution of the Surgery business. Serve as a valued counselor to a team of leaders

across Strategy, R&D, Supply Chain, Business Development, HR, Commercial, and Finance to connect business objectives with communications outcomes. Drive a holistic employee communications program

for the global organization, connecting the transformation programs, business strategy and milestone moments back to the employee base. Lead and execute the global thought leadership program

across tier 1 events/speaking, media, and internal and external content strategy for select senior Surgery leaders. Manage a direct team as well as agency and contractors

to support the transformation and employee communications programs, ensuring quality and excellence in all communications products. Partner across the J&J enterprise , working with change management leaders and coordinating with other Surgery, region, and sector communications leaders. Proactively drive results across earned and paid media and social media

channels and partner to manage issues as needed. Qualifications:

Education: Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree is required in communication, journalism, PR, public affairs, or closely related field. Experience and Skills:

Minimum of ten (10) years of experience managing communication in a large company, NGO, Government Agency or Public Relations Agency. Demonstrated ability to build deep, authentic, successful relationships with top executives and strong influence with senior internal and external stakeholders. Exceptional attention to detail with superior writing and presentation development skills. Proven track record of successful public relations/communications, corporate communication, and media relations achievements. Deep understanding of media and business analytics, traditional media, digital and social platforms. Experience running internal communications programs focused on change management and building culture. Experience in managing budgets, agency partners, and resource allocation across large critical projects. Preferred: Current or past work experience in both external communications or marketing and organizational communications is preferred. Proven experience in healthcare communications is preferred. Other: Up to 10% domestic and international travel required. The anticipated base pay range for this position is $142,000 to $244,950. Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. At Johnson & Johnson, we all belong!

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