Global Neuroscience Communications Leader

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine; Raritan (NJ); Hybrid; USD 178,000 - 307,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Travel opportunities up to 30%

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Senior Director, Global Neuroscience Communications & Public Affairs to shape and lead the global communications strategy for the Neuroscience portfolio. The role reports to the VP of Neuroscience Communications & Public Affairs and acts as the senior communications advisor to Neuroscience leadership.

The position requires a minimum of 15 years in communications/public affairs and the ability to influence across matrixed organizations, with travel up to 25–30%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of professional experience in communications or public affairs.
• Experience leading communications for complex global pharmaceutical portfolios or therapeutic areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of global communications strategy for Neuroscience portfolio.
• Advise Neuroscience leadership on external positioning, risk, and stakeholder engagement.
• Shape the global narrative across disease areas, products, and platforms with clear differentiation.
• Oversee strategy for launches, data readouts, lifecycle milestones, and growth brands.
• Partner with Public Affairs to support market shaping, policy, and advocacy initiatives.
• Guide integrated communications planning across media, issues management, congresses, campaigns, and executive visibility.
• Align with regional leaders to adapt global strategy to Top 10 markets.
• Anticipate and manage reputational risks with Enterprise and regional teams.
• Build strong relationships with media, experts, advocacy groups, and policy influencers.
• Lead and develop a high-performing Neuroscience communications team.

Skills

Corporate Communications

Public Affairs

Crisis Management

Executive Advisory

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Senior Director, Global Neuroscience Communications & Public Affairs to shape and lead the global communications strategy for the Neuroscience portfolio. The role reports to the VP of Neuroscience Communications & Public Affairs and acts as the senior communications advisor to Neuroscience leadership.

The position requires a minimum of 15 years in communications/public affairs and the ability to influence across matrixed organizations, with travel up to 25–30%.