Global Media & Issues Manager – MedTech

The Business of HLTH Podcast; Raynham (MA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Retirement plan

Long-term incentive program

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a Sr. Manager, Media and Issues, in Raynham, MA. You will lead global media relations and issues management to protect and strengthen corporate reputation, collaborating with Legal, Regulatory, Quality, Medical Affairs, HR, and Commercial teams.

You will craft messaging for high‑visibility situations, advise senior leaders on risks, and develop crisis plans while guiding cross‑functional partners in a regulated healthcare landscape.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred (Communications, Public Affairs, Business Administration, or related field).

Responsibilities

• Lead global media relations and issues management strategy for DePuy Synthes, including proactive storytelling and reactive response.
• Serve as a trusted communications advisor to senior leaders on reputational risk, emerging issues, and external narratives.
• Develop and execute crisis and issues management plans, including message frameworks, escalation protocols, and spokesperson preparation.
• Manage media inquiries related to sensitive topics such as product quality, safety, regulatory actions, litigation, and business transformation.
• Partner cross‑functionally with Legal, Regulatory, Quality, Medical Affairs, HR, and Commercial teams to ensure aligned and compliant communications.
• Monitor external media, social, and stakeholder landscapes to identify potential risks and opportunities; provide regular insights and recommendations.
• Lead the development of executive‑level briefing materials, Q&A, statements, and talking points for high‑visibility situations.
• Support enterprise‑level initiatives, including business transformation and separation activities, with clear and consistent external messaging.

Skills

Brand Reputation Management

Communications Measurement

Content Creation

Corporate Communications Management

Corporate Communications Strategy

Corporate Management

Cultural Competence

External Communication

Innovation

Market Research

Media Relations

Organizing

Relationship Building

Social Awareness

Stakeholder Engagement

Strategic Thinking

Technical Credibility

Education

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

Master’s degree preferred in Communications, Public Affairs, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a Sr. Manager, Media and Issues, in Raynham, MA. You will lead global media relations and issues management to protect and strengthen corporate reputation, collaborating with Legal, Regulatory, Quality, Medical Affairs, HR, and Commercial teams.

You will craft messaging for high‑visibility situations, advise senior leaders on risks, and develop crisis plans while guiding cross‑functional partners in a regulated healthcare landscape.