Global Corporate Communications Leader

6149-DePuy Synthes Products Inc. Legal Entity; Raynham (MA); On-site; USD 178,000 - 307,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

401(k) savings plan

Vacation 120 hours per year

Sick time 40 hours per year

Job summary

DePuy Synthes, part of Johnson & Johnson, is seeking a Sr. Director, Corporate Communications to shape enterprise‑level communications across the organization.

The role will advise senior leaders, drive internal engagement, and manage external messaging during a period of transformation, with a preferred location in Raynham, MA. You will lead a global strategy, guide crisis and issues communications, and partner with Legal, HR, Regulatory, Marketing, and Business Leaders to ensure accurate,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field (required).
• Master's degree or MBA (preferred).
• 12+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications, public relations, or related fields, with significant leadership responsibility.
• Proven experience leading enterprise-level communication strategies in a complex, regulated environment.
• Demonstrated success advising senior and executive leadership.
• Strong experience managing internal and external communications, including media relations and change communications.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Preferred: Experience in healthcare, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or other highly regulated industries.
• Experience supporting corporate transformations, mergers, separations, or large-scale change initiatives.
• Global communications experience and cross-cultural collaboration.
• Strong stakeholder management and crisis communications expertise.
• Familiarity with digital and employee communication platforms.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and executive-level communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the global corporate communications strategy to support DePuy Synthes’ business objectives, brand positioning, and organizational transformation.
• Serve as a strategic communications advisor to executive leadership, providing counsel on messaging, stakeholder engagement, and reputational risk.
• Oversee internal communications to drive employee engagement, change adoption, and alignment with company priorities and values.
• Lead external communications, including corporate announcements, media relations, executive communications, and thought leadership.
• Manage crisis and issues communications, ensuring timely, accurate, and coordinated responses.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, HR, Regulatory, Marketing, and Business Leaders to ensure messaging accuracy and compliance.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing communications team and manage agency partnerships as needed.
• Ensure all communications align with Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and leadership expectations.

Skills

Corporate communications

Public relations

Stakeholder management

Media relations

Crisis communications

Executive communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field

Master's degree or MBA (preferred)

Job description

DePuy Synthes, part of Johnson & Johnson, is seeking a Sr. Director, Corporate Communications to shape enterprise‑level communications across the organization.

The role will advise senior leaders, drive internal engagement, and manage external messaging during a period of transformation, with a preferred location in Raynham, MA. You will lead a global strategy, guide crisis and issues communications, and partner with Legal, HR, Regulatory, Marketing, and Business Leaders to ensure accurate,