J&J Family of Companies
Director, Executive Communications
J&J Family of Companies, Titusville, New Jersey, us, 08560
Johnson & Johnson is currently recruiting for a Director, Executive Communications to join our team in Titusville, NJ.
The Director, Executive Communications is a critical role within the J&J Innovative Medicine North America Communications and Public Affairs team. Reporting to the Senior Director, Enterprise Engagement and Communications (EEC), this role will collaborate with others to build and implement an executive communications program for J&J Innovative Medicine in North America.
This position will build an external visibility program to establish J&J Innovative Medicine in North America as a truly distinctive, pharmaceutical, applying the Company Group Chair’s (CGC) platform to amplify our brand and deliver priority message themes to health care providers, payors, patients and patient advocacy groups, regulators, and other critical stakeholders. This strategy will include paid, earned and owned channels, speaking opportunities, top-tier and trade media, op-eds, and by-lined articles. This position will develop an approach for awards and recognition for the CGC and build out a robust social media presence to include original content and amplification of corporate content. It will also partner with communication colleagues across the J&J Innovative Medicine in North America to ensure all Executive Communication plans are connected and coordinated to drive ‘one-voice’ for the company, both externally and internally.
The ideal candidate will need to bring expertise in employee communications, using a multi-channel approach and innovative formats to deliver executive business updates that are engaging and easy-to-understand for our office and field-based employees across North America.
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 smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/.
Key Responsibilities:
Support the creation, development, and implementation of an integrated executive communications plan for the CGC of J&J Innovative Medicine in North America, including the use external data and benchmarking to understand competitor programs and white space opportunities. This should support and align with the broader Innovative Medicine North America Executive Platform as developed by the Senior Director, EEC.
Identify message themes and build a unique message platform connected to the J&J IM ‘Leading where Medicine is Going’ narrative for the CGC, with awareness of other J&J/ Innovative Medicine executive visibility programs already underway, as well as develop scripts, talk tracks, presentations, and other correspondence.
Build and manage a practical and achievable internal and external calendar of executive visibility activities and provide on-site executive support, as needed.
Partner with Senior Director, EEC to develop outlines for internal forums (Town Halls, Leader Meetings, etc.) and lead the execution of these forums in partnership with the EEC team.
Manage the performance and foster the development of two direct reports.
Contribute to the development of a meaningful metrics program, with regular reporting 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/ messaging in times of change.
Work with the Communications & Public Affairs IM NA Leadership team, including the Vice President, C&PA IM NA, to ensure the CGC’s platforms are aligned with and at the vanguard of the North America Leadership Team’s executive engagement.
Requires frequent engagement and meeting with CGG and support staff, and possible travel.
Qualifications
Education:
BA/BS required
Experience and Skills:
Required:
10+ years of communications experience with at least 5 years experience 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, etc.
Ability to translate complex information into clear and effective messaging.
Adept at building strategic plans and translating into practical application, with close attention to detail.
Outstanding executive presence and proven track record of building relationships as a trusted advisor.
Able to navigate a matrix environment and ambiguous situations.
Deeply collaborative and comfortable driving results through influence.
Ability to handle deeply confidential information, including information material to the company.
Preferred:
Experience with the pharmaceuticals industry, healthcare environment and/or related legal, regulatory and compliance requirements.
Experience managing agency partners.
Experience working with emerging technology (i.e., blogs, podcasts, etc.) is an asset.
Media relations experience.
Other:
Approximately 15% of travel within the U.S.
The anticipated base pay range for this position is $142,000 to $244,950.
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.
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)).
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 of Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits
The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.
For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges.
We know that the success of our business – and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions – depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued and our people can reach their potential.
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.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
At Johnson & Johnson, we all belong!
The Director, Executive Communications is a critical role within the J&J Innovative Medicine North America Communications and Public Affairs team. Reporting to the Senior Director, Enterprise Engagement and Communications (EEC), this role will collaborate with others to build and implement an executive communications program for J&J Innovative Medicine in North America.
This position will build an external visibility program to establish J&J Innovative Medicine in North America as a truly distinctive, pharmaceutical, applying the Company Group Chair’s (CGC) platform to amplify our brand and deliver priority message themes to health care providers, payors, patients and patient advocacy groups, regulators, and other critical stakeholders. This strategy will include paid, earned and owned channels, speaking opportunities, top-tier and trade media, op-eds, and by-lined articles. This position will develop an approach for awards and recognition for the CGC and build out a robust social media presence to include original content and amplification of corporate content. It will also partner with communication colleagues across the J&J Innovative Medicine in North America to ensure all Executive Communication plans are connected and coordinated to drive ‘one-voice’ for the company, both externally and internally.
The ideal candidate will need to bring expertise in employee communications, using a multi-channel approach and innovative formats to deliver executive business updates that are engaging and easy-to-understand for our office and field-based employees across North America.
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 smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/.
Key Responsibilities:
Support the creation, development, and implementation of an integrated executive communications plan for the CGC of J&J Innovative Medicine in North America, including the use external data and benchmarking to understand competitor programs and white space opportunities. This should support and align with the broader Innovative Medicine North America Executive Platform as developed by the Senior Director, EEC.
Identify message themes and build a unique message platform connected to the J&J IM ‘Leading where Medicine is Going’ narrative for the CGC, with awareness of other J&J/ Innovative Medicine executive visibility programs already underway, as well as develop scripts, talk tracks, presentations, and other correspondence.
Build and manage a practical and achievable internal and external calendar of executive visibility activities and provide on-site executive support, as needed.
Partner with Senior Director, EEC to develop outlines for internal forums (Town Halls, Leader Meetings, etc.) and lead the execution of these forums in partnership with the EEC team.
Manage the performance and foster the development of two direct reports.
Contribute to the development of a meaningful metrics program, with regular reporting 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/ messaging in times of change.
Work with the Communications & Public Affairs IM NA Leadership team, including the Vice President, C&PA IM NA, to ensure the CGC’s platforms are aligned with and at the vanguard of the North America Leadership Team’s executive engagement.
Requires frequent engagement and meeting with CGG and support staff, and possible travel.
Qualifications
Education:
BA/BS required
Experience and Skills:
Required:
10+ years of communications experience with at least 5 years experience 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, etc.
Ability to translate complex information into clear and effective messaging.
Adept at building strategic plans and translating into practical application, with close attention to detail.
Outstanding executive presence and proven track record of building relationships as a trusted advisor.
Able to navigate a matrix environment and ambiguous situations.
Deeply collaborative and comfortable driving results through influence.
Ability to handle deeply confidential information, including information material to the company.
Preferred:
Experience with the pharmaceuticals industry, healthcare environment and/or related legal, regulatory and compliance requirements.
Experience managing agency partners.
Experience working with emerging technology (i.e., blogs, podcasts, etc.) is an asset.
Media relations experience.
Other:
Approximately 15% of travel within the U.S.
The anticipated base pay range for this position is $142,000 to $244,950.
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.
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)).
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 of Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits
The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.
For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges.
We know that the success of our business – and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions – depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued and our people can reach their potential.
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.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
At Johnson & Johnson, we all belong!