Senior Manager, Global Media & Issues

Johnson & Johnson MedTech; Raynham (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson MedTech in Raynham, MA is seeking a senior communications leader to drive global media relations, issues management, and crisis readiness for DePuy Synthes following the planned separation. This role partners with senior leaders, legal, regulatory, quality, and regional teams to anticipate risk and shape external narratives.

The Sr. Manager will guide messaging during high‑visibility matters, influence decision‑makers, and lead cross‑functional communications across complex

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred (Communications, Public Affairs, Business Administration, or related field).
• Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive experience in media relations, issues management, corporate communications, or public affairs, including leadership at a senior manager level.
• Demonstrated experience advising senior executives and managing high‑risk, high‑visibility situations in regulated industries.

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 and external narratives.
• Develop and execute crisis and issues management plans with messaging frameworks and spokesperson prep.
• Manage media inquiries related to product quality, safety, regulatory actions, litigation, and business transformation.
• Partner cross‑functionally with Legal, Regulatory, Quality, Medical Affairs, HR, and Commercial teams for aligned communications.
• Monitor external media landscapes to identify risks and opportunities and provide insights.
• Lead development of executive briefing materials, Q&A, statements, and talking points for high‑visibility situations.
• Support enterprise initiatives, including business transformation and separation activities, with clear external messaging.

Skills

Media relations

Issues management

Corporate communications

Crisis communications

Executive counsel

Writing and editing

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Johnson & Johnson MedTech in Raynham, MA is seeking a senior communications leader to drive global media relations, issues management, and crisis readiness for DePuy Synthes following the planned separation. This role partners with senior leaders, legal, regulatory, quality, and regional teams to anticipate risk and shape external narratives.

The Sr. Manager will guide messaging during high‑visibility matters, influence decision‑makers, and lead cross‑functional communications across complex