SR. MANAGER, COMMUNICATION & PUBLIC AFFAIRS, INNOVATIVE MEDICINE

We are seeking a proactive and strategic Senior Manager of Communications and Public Affairs (C&PA) to be part of an agile communications team approach.
The position is based in Titusville, NJ.
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything.
Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated and cured, where treatments are more inquisitive and less invasive, and solutions are more personalized.
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is leading where medicine is going with our $57B portfolio.
Position Summary The role will develop & execute integrated communication and public affairs (C&PA) strategies support Johnson & Johnson’s US Innovative Medicine business.
This individual will develop and execute external strategies to illustrate our leadership in Oncology, Immunology and Neuroscience, as well as therapies in the Pulmonary Hypertension space.
This individual will also work across our portfolio of established medicines, working to protect and enhance reputation.
This individual reports to the Business Unit Communications Leader (BUCL).
Provide strategic communication counsel to business partners, developing public relations activities for launch brands and promoted products (including unbranded activities where appropriate), issues management, as well as public affairs.
Responsibilities As lead commercial communication resource, drive business unit growth and build stakeholder trust/advocacy through proactive public relations Drive business growth and build stakeholder trust/advocacy through proactive public relations Implement and operate an agile internal communication model that adapts focus and resources based on business priorities and cycles.
Serve as lead communication/public relations support for key brands in Oncology, Immunology, Neuroscience, as well as Pulmonary Hypertension and investigational or pipeline products Develop strong partnership with and serve as trusted advisor to leadership, including Vice Presidents of Sales, Marketing and Medical Affairs across multiple brands Integrate knowledge from deep internal and external networks; multi-stakeholder insights; and broad understanding of business, competitive and industry priorities to lead the development and efficient implementation of strategic communication plans that drive key business and reputation outcomes and shape the environment for the company’s products Proactively drive business and Enterprise outcomes by identifying and applying key outcomes metrics to communication practices, and provide insights that drive confidence, integration and alignment.
Partner closely with Strategy & Insights Center of Excellence (CoE) to develop metrics and assess impact Anticipate and address emerging market issues and internal realities to drive and protect reputation Build understanding of current issues in the environment affecting businesses and brands; in partnership with Policy colleagues, develop and execute public affairs strategies that inform and shape belief, action, behavior and advocacy to shape the external environment Partner closely with the relevant Therapeutic Area Communications teams within the R&D organization, as well as Johnson & Johnson Corporate Media Relations, Investor Relations and other communications CoEs Develop and oversee public relations budgets and manage resources Develop relationships with key media, including patient advocates and content creators Build relationships with and act as liaison to key third-party influencers and external constituencies Maintain stakeholder trust through effective management of complex issues Maintain stakeholder trust through effective issues management Proactively identify potential brand / franchise-related issues and develop issues-management strategies Manage product issues and other situations that may impact stakeholder trust and company reputation Partner closely with global communication, Media Relations, Workforce Communication, Strategy & Insights and other CoEs to ensure Enterprise alignment Develop messages and serve as spokesperson for media inquiries Drive employee engagement and advocacy through powerful organizational communications Partnering with business leaders, develop internal communication strategy and messages to inspire, engage, inform and align employees Understand outcomes by bringing analytics to organizational communications, incorporating relevant metrics that are indicators of employee engagement Partner closely with Workforce Communication CoE, HR, and others to ensure integrated, seamless integration Enterprise communication Build Global Communications & Public Affairs capability and excellence Model and inspire a continuous improvement mindset to ensure function stays on the leading edge of communications, change, technology including artificial intelligence, social media and other key trends Qualifications BA required Minimum of eight (8) years of experience leading communications in a company, NGO, government agency or public relations agency is required Proven track record of successful public relations/communications, corporate communications, product communications, public affairs, and/or media relations achievements is required Demonstrated ability to develop successful partnerships and influence with senior executives is required Demonstrated ability to craft compelling stories, with superior written, oral and visual communication abilities is required Experience within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industries is preferred Experience in crisis/issues management is preferred Expertise with Veeva Vault is preferred Experience dealing with national and local lay, professional/trade and social media is required Experience in the oncology, immunology, neuroscience or pulmonary disease space is preferred Deep understanding of digital and social platforms is required Demonstrated analytic ability is preferred Experience in managing budgets and schedules is required Ability to maintain perspective and bring positive attitude and courage to partnership discussions is preferred Professional maturity and ability to work effectively across levels, functions, regions, and backgrounds is preferred Salary The base pay range for this position is $ USD Bonus The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs.
Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan.
The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/ performance year.
Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis.
Benefits Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs.
medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits.
Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of 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 For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to.
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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.