Director, Technology Engagement

Johnson Johnson; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in New Brunswick, NJ, seeks a Director, Technology Engagement to shape how Technology's priorities and impact are communicated across the enterprise and to executives. You will translate complex AI, transformation, and operating model topics into clear narratives and lead a team of Engagement Leaders.

This role partners with the Technology Leadership Team, develops executive-ready stories and briefings, and drives scalable communications that align with enterprise priorities

Responsibilities

• Lead the Technology Engagement team and define the function's strategic direction and service model.
• Counsel Technology Leadership Team members on framing complex topics and communicating priorities.
• Translate complex topics (AI, transformation, operating model) into clear executive narratives.
• Develop executive-ready storylines, presentations, talking points, and briefing materials.
• Pressure-test narratives for clarity, credibility, and audience relevance.

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 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. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function

Communications & Corporate/External Affairs

Job Sub Function

Internal Communications

Job Category

Professional

All Job Posting Locations

Horsham, Pennsylvania, United States of America, New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description

We are searching for the best talent for a Director, Technology Engagement professional to be located in New Brunswick, NJ, other NJ locations or Horsham, PA

Director, Technology Engagement

Position Summary

The Director, Technology Engagement will lead the Technology Engagement function, shaping how Technology's strategy, priorities, progress, and impact are communicated across the organization and to key executive audiences. This leader will serve as a strategic advisor to Technology Leadership Team members and senior leaders, translating complex business and technology priorities into clear, compelling, and actionable narratives. The Director will connect perspectives across Technology functions and sectors to strengthen the consistency and impact of TLT-wide communications while preserving relevance for distinct audiences. The Director will lead and develop a team of Engagement Leaders aligned to Technology functional areas and will establish the strategy, operating model, standards, governance, and measures of success for the function. The role will also advance scalable, AI-enabled approaches that improve the quality, speed, and effectiveness of executive communications and employee engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Enterprise Engagement Strategy and TLT Narratives
• Define and lead a cohesive Technology engagement strategy aligned with enterprise priorities, the TLT agenda, and business outcomes.
• Develop an integrated narrative architecture connecting Technology-wide, sector, functional, and leader-level communications.
• Shape TLT members executive narratives that clearly articulate Technology's strategy, priorities, progress, and value to the business.
• Integrate perspectives across TLT members and Technology functions into a consistent enterprise story.
• Identify narrative gaps, competing messages, and emerging organizational needs, and recommend proactive engagement strategies.
• Establish a coordinated view of TLT communications and leadership moments to improve message consistency, sequencing, and impact.
• Executive Counsel and Strategic Storytelling
• Serve as a trusted engagement and communications advisor to TLT members and senior Technology leaders.
• Counsel leaders on framing complex topics, communicating strategic choices, addressing organizational concerns, and mobilizing audiences.
• Translate complex Technology, AI, transformation, operating model, talent, and business topics into clear and compelling executive narratives.
• Develop and oversee executive-ready storylines, presentations, talking points, written communications, and briefing materials.
• Pressure-test narratives for clarity, credibility, audience relevance, and alignment with enterprise priorities.
• Prepare leaders for sensitive or high-visibility communications by anticipating questions, stakeholder reactions, and narrative risks.
• Partner with Global Corporate Affairs on select external engagements and executive visibility opportunities.
• Engagement Function and People Leadership
• Lead the Technology Engagement team, including Engagement Leaders aligned to Technology functional areas.
• Set the function's strategic direction, priorities, service model, quality standards, and performance expectations.
• Balance enterprise-wide engagement needs with dedicated support for individual TLT members and functional leadership teams.
• Allocate team capacity based on strategic importance, organizational impact, and stakeholder needs.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team with deep capabilities in executive counsel, strategic storytelling, analytics, and AI-enabled communications.
• Foster an inclusive, resilient, and collaborative culture grounded in trust, accountability, continuous learning, and adaptability.
• Identify capability and capacity needs and develop appropriate