Director, External Innovation Communications and Public Affairs

6085-Janssen Global Services, LLC Legal Entity; New Brunswick (NJ); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in New Jersey is seeking a Director, External Innovation Communications and Public Affairs, Innovative Medicine. This hybrid role sits in New Brunswick, Raritan, or Titusville, NJ, and builds messaging that translates complex science and M&A strategy into clear narratives for media, investors and policy makers.

The role partners with senior leaders, strengthens Johnson & Johnson’s position as a partner of choice, and ensures disciplined, compliant communications across

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead integrated communications and public affairs strategies for Innovative Medicine Business Development, Discovery, Product Development and Supply, and External Scientific Innovation.
• Lead or co-lead communications for priority deals and partnerships from pre-announcement through close and integration.

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions 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 jnj.com

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual.

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

Job Description

We are searching for the best talent to join our team as the Director, External Innovation Communications and Public Affairs, Innovative Medicine. This is a hybrid role that can sit in our New Brunswick, Raritan or Titusville New Jersey office location. The Director, External Innovation Communications and Public Affairs, Innovative Medicine, develops and executes integrated strategies that advance Johnson & Johnson’s business development and external innovation priorities. The Director serves as communications counselor to two senior leaders: the Global Head of Innovative Medicine Business Development and the Global Head of Discovery, Product Development and Supply within Research and Development (R&D). The Director translates complex science and M&A strategy into clear, compelling narratives for media, investors, policy makers and prospective partners. The role strengthens Johnson & Johnson’s position as a partner of choice, enhances trust and partnerships, and ensures disciplined, compliant communications. This role reports to the Senior Director, Global Head of Portfolio Communications and Public Affairs.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Development & External Innovation Communications Strategy: Develop and lead an integrated communications and public affairs strategies for Innovative Medicine Business Development, Discovery, Product Development and Supply, and External Scientific Innovation priorities, including partnerships, licensing, acquisitions, divestments, co-development and strategic collaborations. Create and maintain a messaging platform that articulates Innovative Medicine’s innovation strategy, scientific leadership and partnership approach for media, investors, policy leaders, industry stakeholders and prospective partners. Translate complex scientific, product development and M&A strategies into clear, compelling narratives that support enterprise priorities and strengthen reputation.
• Deal Lifecycle Communications (Announcements, Milestones, Integration-Readiness): Lead or co-lead communications for priority deals and partnerships, from pre-announcement planning through announcement signings, close and post-announcement integration. Develop core communications materials, including message maps, Q&As, executive talking points, internal announcements and stakeholder communications, in alignment with Legal, HCC/Regulatory, Finance, Investor