Global Corporate Communications Leader, Orthopedics Transformation

Jersey Digs; Raynham (MA); Hybrid; USD 178,000 - 307,000; Full time

Job summary

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Sr. Director, Corporate Communications to lead enterprise-level communications during a major transformation. The role reports to senior leadership and shapes reputation while guiding internal and external messaging across a global organization.

Ideal candidates have 12+ years in corporate communications, proven leadership, and experience in a regulated industry. This position is based in Raynham, MA with flexibility for PA/NJ locations and travel.

Qualifications

• Typically requires 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.

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

Brand Reputation Management

Communications Measurement

Consulting

Content Creation

Corporate Communications Management

Corporate Communications Strategy

Corporate Management

Critical Thinking

Cultural Competence

External Communication

Media Relations

Organizational Knowledge

Program Management

Relationship Building

Social Awareness

Stakeholder Engagement

SOP

Education

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

Master’s degree or MBA (preferred)

Job description

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Sr. Director, Corporate Communications to lead enterprise-level communications during a major transformation. The role reports to senior leadership and shapes reputation while guiding internal and external messaging across a global organization.

Ideal candidates have 12+ years in corporate communications, proven leadership, and experience in a regulated industry. This position is based in Raynham, MA with flexibility for PA/NJ locations and travel.