Global Communications Leader, Business Development & Transactions

Johnson & Johnson; New Brunswick; On-site; USD 146,000 - 252,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Global Communications Leader to enhance its reputation and manage strategic communications. This role is pivotal in shaping narratives around business development and transactions, requiring a blend of creativity and strategic thinking. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in public relations, with the ability to influence senior executives and craft compelling stories. Join a dynamic team where your efforts will significantly impact the company's mission to innovate in healthcare. If you're passionate about communication and eager to drive change, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Vacation Time

Sick Leave

Performance Bonus

Flexible Work Hours

Employee Discounts

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years in managing communications in corporate or agency settings.
• Expertise in public relations and corporate communications.
• Ability to craft compelling narratives for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic communication for Global Business Development team.
• Manage internal and external communication strategies.
• Develop key messages for media and investor relations.

Skills

Public Relations

Strategic Communication

Media Relations

Storytelling

Partnership Development

Education

Bachelor's in Communications

Bachelor's in Marketing

Bachelor's in Public Relations

Tools

Digital Communication Tools

Social Media Platforms

Media Monitoring Tools

Job description

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

Job Function:

Communications & Corporate/External Affairs

Job Sub Function:

External Communications

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America, Titusville, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting for a Global Communications Leader, Business Development and Transactions. The role can be based in New Brunswick, NJ or alternative NJ/PA locations.

About Johnson & Johnson

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/.

Position Summary

This professional serves as the lead strategic communication partner to the Global Business Development team (BD) and a member of the BD Leadership Team.

In this role, you will manage a wide range of proactive communications, including planning, development, and implementation of global, internal and external strategies to support the business objectives of the group. Specific focus areas include enhancing/differentiating the reputation of Johnson & Johnson as a partner of choice, communicating/positioning deals and acquisitions in close coordination with Therapeutic Area Communication Leaders (TACLs), leading internal/organizational communications for the Global BD, including collaboration on thought leadership.

The role report to the Global Communications Leader, Research & Development (R&D) and External Innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute, strategic, reputational communication approaches to achieve Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine business objectives.
• Lead, develop and execute strategic communications driving our partner of choice narrative externally, working collaboratively with communication leaders supporting early-stage development communications such as Discovery, Product Development & Supply, as well as External Scientific Innovation, ensuring a consistent narrative across J&J.
• Lead transaction communications, including acquisition announcements and acquisition closing communications.
• Develop strong partnership with and serve as trusted advisor to leadership, including Global Head of Business Development and their leadership team.
• Lead updating the BD Playbook as well as the development of toolkits, templates, etc. in support of J&J IM BD.
• Participate in the BD team meetings, work closely with leaders to align communications with their strategies, provide counsel and anticipate opportunities and issues.
• Develop key messages for use in media and investor relations; liaise with Investor Relations and Corporate Communications teams on key internal external opportunities and stages. Foster relationships with key media, social influencers, and liaise with key stakeholders in the industry.
• In partnership with External Scientific Innovation Communications colleagues, manage strategy and execution of external-facing content related to Johnson & Johnson as partner of choice.
• Partner with internal stakeholders in creating materials to support the vision and mission of BD. This may include messaging, presentations, enhanced content for JNJ.com, identifying and coordinating speaking engagements for leaders, and materials in support of ongoing recruiting efforts.
• Manage public relations and other professional agencies and individual contributors or contractors, as assigned.
• Lead and execute on internal communication strategies for BD, engaging employees and key internal stakeholders and increasing their level of understanding and engagement in strategic priorities. Key channels include intranet sites (HOME), quarterly townhalls and various internal initiatives. Audiences include Research & Development, Global Commercial Strategy Organization and Discovery, Product Development & Supply, and Innovation.
• Build strong networks and relationships within to understand the attitudes, desires and needs of the team to help them achieve their full potential; partner closely with Human Resources and the Senior Leadership Teams on strategies and tactics to connect with and motivate employees.
• Identify and act on key opportunities to eliminate/improve practices that stand in the way of achieving results and delivering valuable solutions by utilizing resources effectively and supporting a self-service communication model.
• Drive outcomes by championing a measurement-based approach to internal communication, incorporating relevant metrics that are indicators of employee engagement and alignment.
• Foster a One Team mindset across the business and work to unify, collaborate and drive for the best outcomes.
• Participate in special communication projects, as assigned, working with cross-functional area teams and global communication leaders (both corporate and Innovative Medicine) as needed to meet business

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree is required with a preference of study in the areas of Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Investment Relations, Journalism or closely related field

• Exceptional performer with minimum of ten (10) years of external experience managing communications in a company, NGO, government agency or public relations agency
• Proven track record of successful public relations/communications, corporate communications, product approval and/or launch communications support and/or media relations achievements
• Demonstrated ability to develop successful partnerships and influence with senior executives
• Excellent judgement and professional maturity and ability to work effectively across levels, functions, regions, backgrounds
• Demonstrated ability to craft compelling stories with superior written, oral and visual communication abilities
• Experience working with national and local lay, professional/trade and social media
• Deep familiarity with traditional, social and digital communications tools and channel
• Superior ability to work effectively across functions, levels and business units
• Proactive, self-starter and able to work independently and in a team environment
• Independent decision-making and problem-solving related to implementation of efforts
• Direct pharmaceutical/innovative medicine product experience a plus; global public relations experience is a strong plus
• Position may require up to 10-15% travel (mostly domestic, with the possibility of international)

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 with 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.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

146,000 - 251, 850

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

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)). 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 of Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Additional information can be found through the link below. http://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.