Senior Manager, Global Media & Issues Strategy

Johnson & Johnson MedTech; Raritan (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson MedTech is seeking a Sr. Manager, Media and Issues, located in Raynham, MA. You will lead global media relations, shape external narratives, and manage risk across highly regulated environments.

This role partners with senior leaders and cross‑functional teams to develop crisis plans, messaging, and spokesperson preparation for high‑visibility matters. Strong writing and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years in media relations, issues management, or corporate communications.
• Experience leading at a senior manager level in a regulated industry.
• Strong counsel to executives and risk mitigation in high-visibility situations.
• Global media landscape knowledge and crisis best practices.
• Outstanding writing, editing, and verbal communication abilities.
• Experience partnering with legal, regulatory, and compliance teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead global media relations and issues management strategy for DePuy Synthes.
• Advise senior leaders on reputational risk and external narratives.
• Develop crisis and issues plans with messaging frameworks and spokespeople.
• Manage media inquiries on product quality, regulatory actions, and transformation.
• Collaborate with Legal, Regulatory, Quality, Medical Affairs, HR, and Commercial teams.
• Monitor media landscapes and provide insights and recommendations.
• Prepare executive briefing materials, Q&A, statements, and talking points.
• Support enterprise initiatives with clear external messaging.

Skills

Media relations

Issues management

Corporate communications

Public affairs

Crisis communications

Executive counseling

Writing & editing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/PR/Marketing

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Johnson & Johnson MedTech is seeking a Sr. Manager, Media and Issues, located in Raynham, MA. You will lead global media relations, shape external narratives, and manage risk across highly regulated environments.

This role partners with senior leaders and cross‑functional teams to develop crisis plans, messaging, and spokesperson preparation for high‑visibility matters. Strong writing and leadership are essential.