Manager, Communication and Public Affairs, Innovative Medicine

$99,000 - $170,200/Yr

Johnson & Johnson - Hopewell Township, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Hopewell Township, NJ

5,001-10,000 employees

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Senior Manager of Communications and Public Affairs (C&PA) at Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is responsible for developing and executing integrated communication strategies that support the US Innovative Medicine business. This role involves working across various therapeutic areas, including Oncology, Immunology, and Neuroscience, to enhance the company's reputation and drive business growth through proactive public relations and stakeholder engagement. The position requires collaboration with senior leadership and various internal teams to address emerging market issues and manage complex communications effectively.

Responsibilities

• Drive business unit growth and build stakeholder trust through proactive public relations.
• Operate an agile communication model that adapts focus and resources based on business priorities and cycles.
• Serve as lead communication/public relations support for key brands and/or initiatives in Oncology, Immunology, Neuroscience, and Pulmonary Hypertension.
• Develop strong partnerships with leadership, including Vice Presidents of Sales, Marketing, and Medical Affairs across multiple brands.
• Lead the development and implementation of strategic communication plans that drive key business and reputation outcomes.
• Anticipate and address emerging market issues to protect the company's reputation.
• Develop and execute public affairs strategies in partnership with Policy colleagues.
• Manage public relations budgets and resources effectively.
• Proactively identify potential brand-related issues and develop management strategies.
• Drive employee engagement through effective organizational communications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of five years of experience leading communications in a company, NGO, government agency, or public relations agency.
• Proven track record of successful public relations/communications achievements.
• Demonstrated ability to develop successful partnerships and influence senior executives.
• Superior written, oral, and visual communication abilities.
• Deep understanding of digital and social platforms.
• Experience in crisis/issues management is preferred.
• Experience in the oncology, immunology, neuroscience, or pulmonary disease space is preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience dealing with national and local media is preferred.
• Demonstrated analytic ability is preferred.
• Professional maturity and ability to work effectively across levels, functions, regions, and backgrounds is preferred.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Vision insurance