Director, Executive Communications

$142,000 - $244,950/Yr

Johnson & Johnson - Ewing Township, NJ

Full-time - Director

Ewing Township, NJ

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Director, Executive Communications at Johnson & Johnson is a pivotal role within the Innovative Medicine North America Communications and Public Affairs team. This position is responsible for developing and implementing an executive communications program that enhances the visibility of J&J Innovative Medicine in North America. The role involves creating a cohesive strategy that utilizes various communication channels to effectively convey key messages to healthcare providers, payors, patients, and other stakeholders, while ensuring alignment with the company's broader communication goals.

Responsibilities

• Support the creation, development, and implementation of an integrated executive communications plan for the CGC of J&J Innovative Medicine in North America.
• Identify message themes and build a unique message platform connected to the J&J IM narrative.
• Build and manage a practical and achievable internal and external calendar of executive visibility activities.
• Partner with Senior Director, EEC to develop outlines for internal forums and lead their execution.
• Manage the performance and foster the development of two direct reports.
• Contribute to the development of a meaningful metrics program to measure the impact of strategy and tactics.
• Manage agency partners as needed.
• Support special communication projects across the EEC Team.
• Support development of executive communication strategies in times of change.

Requirements

• 10+ years of communications experience with 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 with multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of social media channels, especially LinkedIn.
• Ability to translate complex information into clear and effective messaging.
• Outstanding executive presence and proven track record of building relationships as a trusted advisor.
• Ability to navigate a matrix environment and ambiguous situations.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with the pharmaceuticals industry, healthcare environment, and related legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing agency partners.
• Experience working with emerging technology (i.e., blogs, podcasts).
• Media relations experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
• Consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
• Vacation - up to 120 hours per calendar year.
• Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees in Washington - up to 56 hours per calendar year.
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays - up to 13 days per calendar year.
• Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year.