Director, Reputation & Engagement

Johnson & Johnson; Singapore; On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Reputation & Engagement to lead corporate communications across Asia Pacific. This pivotal role involves developing employee engagement strategies, providing strategic counsel to leadership, and managing the company's external reputation. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the Asia Pacific media landscape and demonstrate exceptional communication and project management skills. Join a forward-thinking team that values impactful work and fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years in corporate communications, preferably in healthcare.
• Proven leadership and crisis management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead employee engagement campaigns to inspire results.
• Manage regional internal and external executive communications.
• Drive initiatives to shape external market presence.

Skills

Corporate Communications

Strategic Thinking

Project Management

Crisis Management

Cross-Cultural Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Advanced Degree

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: Internal Communications

Job Category: People Leader

All Job Posting Locations: Singapore, Singapore

Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES/PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

The Director, Reputation & Engagement, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, Asia Pacific is a leadership role in our Asia Pacific IM Communication & Public Affairs Team. The role is responsible for engaging our ~5,000 employees across Asia Pacific, supporting the Company Group Chairman for Asia Pacific and the Leadership Team, and managing our regional corporate reputation. The role reports to the Vice President of Communication & Public Affairs and leads one of three regional Centers of Excellence.

The role will:

1. Lead Employee Engagement:
   • Develop and execute employee engagement campaigns to inspire results.
   • Create targeted strategies for different audiences in the region.
   • Use metrics and surveys to measure impact and improve initiatives.
   • Foster ongoing engagement points and employee ambassador programs.
   • Promote a culture of impactful work and work-life balance within the team.
2. Provide Strategic Counsel and Executive Communication:
   • Advise the CGC on engagement and communication issues.
   • Manage regional internal and external executive communications.
   • Prepare speeches and presentations for the CGC.
   • Enhance online presence of the CGC and APLT members.
   • Identify external opportunities for the CGC to shape the business environment.
   • Support engagement with NGOs and government stakeholders.
   • Collaborate with strategy and other teams to support leadership.
   • Oversee major meetings and events.
3. Drive External Reputation:
   • Lead initiatives to shape external market presence.
   • Manage digital, social media, and media monitoring efforts.
   • Share insights and metrics to inform future programs.
   • Align with global reputation strategies.
4. Lead Community of Practice:
   • Guide and support regional team members in reputation & engagement practices.
   • Manage one Senior Manager directly.
   • Ensure alignment across markets and with enterprise strategies.
5. Represent Asia Pacific:
   • Engage with global teams and forums.
   • Foster a unified “one team” culture.
   • Support talent development and knowledge sharing.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher; advanced degree preferred.
• 10-15 years in corporate communications, preferably in healthcare or policy.
• Proactive, strategic thinker with excellent communication skills.
• Deep understanding of Asia Pacific media landscape.
• Experience leading cross-cultural teams and managing multiple projects.
• Proven leadership, project management, and crisis management skills.
• Experience with budget and agency management.