Sr. Mgr, Prod/Pipe Comm Spine/Sports/CMF

6149-DePuy Synthes Products Inc. Legal Entity

West Chester (Chester County)

Hybrid

USD 122,000 - 213,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Johnson & Johnson's DePuy Synthes is seeking a Senior Manager of Product & Pipeline Communications for Spine, Sports, and CMF to shape messaging across portfolios and support launches.

The role is hybrid, requires deep experience translating clinical content into clear communications, and partners with R&D, marketing, and corporate affairs to drive franchise credibility.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required (Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Life Sciences, or related field).
Master’s degree preferred (Communications, Marketing, Business, or related discipline).
Typically requires 8–10 years of progressive experience in communications within healthcare, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or a regulated industry.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of product and pipeline communication strategies for the Spine, Sports, and CMF franchises.
Partner with franchise leadership, R&D, marketing, and corporate communications to align messaging with business objectives and portfolio strategy.
Develop core narratives, messaging frameworks, and communication plans supporting product launches, pipeline milestones, and innovation updates.
Oversee creation of communication materials including presentations, talking points, FAQs, internal toolkits, and executive briefings.
Ensure all communications are accurate, compliant, and aligned with regulatory, legal, and brand standards.
Act as a strategic communications advisor to senior leaders, proactively identifying opportunities and risks.
Manage external agencies and vendors to deliver high‑quality communications on time and within budget.
Measure and optimize communications effectiveness using feedback, insights, and performance metrics.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Content creation

Media relations

Brand management

Communications measurement

External communication

Innovation

Market research

Relationship building

Organizing

Cultural competence

Technical credibility

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions are personal.Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity.Learn more at jnj.com As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function

Communications & Corporate/External Affairs

Job Sub Function

External Communications

Job Category

Professional

All Job Posting Locations

West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n) Sr. Mgr, Product & Pipeline Communications – Spine, Sports & CMF.

This hybrid position can be located in:

Raynham, Massachusetts, US
PA West Chester, US
NJ Raritan, US

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopedics business to establish a standalone orthopedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

Job Overview

The Senior Manager, Product & Pipeline Communications is responsible for leading strategic communications for the Spine, Sports, and Craniomaxillofacial (CMF) portfolios. This role shapes how innovation, product strategy, and pipeline progress are communicated across internal and external audiences, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment with business priorities. This position plays a critical role in supporting product launches, advancing pipeline visibility, and strengthening franchise credibility by translating complex clinical and technical information into clear, compelling communications that drive understanding and engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of product and pipeline communication strategies for the Spine, Sports, and CMF franchises.
Partner with franchise leadership, R&D, marketing, and corporate communications to align messaging with business objectives and portfolio strategy.
Develop core narratives, messaging frameworks, and communication plans supporting product launches, pipeline milestones, and innovation updates.
Oversee creation of communication materials including presentations, talking points, FAQs, internal toolkits, and executive briefings.
Ensure all communications are accurate, compliant, and aligned with regulatory, legal, and brand standards.
Act as a strategic communications advisor to senior leaders, proactively identifying opportunities and risks.
Manage external agencies and vendors to deliver high‑quality communications on time and within budget.
Measure and optimize communications effectiveness using feedback, insights, and performance metrics.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required (Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Life Sciences, or related field).
Master’s degree preferred (Communications, Marketing, Business, or related discipline).
Typically requires 8–10 years of progressive experience in communications, product communications, or corporate communications within healthcare, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or a regulated industry.
Demonstrated experience supporting complex product portfolios and senior‑level stakeholders.
Experience partnering with legal, regulatory, and compliance teams.
Preferred: Experience supporting orthopedic, spine, sports medicine, or CMF medical device portfolios.
Experience with global or regional product launches and pipeline communications.
Agency management experience.
Experience working in large, complex organizations.
Change or transformation communications experience.
Strong ability to translate scientific, clinical, or technical content into clear, audience‑appropriate messaging.
Excellent written, verbal, and strategic communication skills.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast‑paced, matrixed environment.

Other Requirements

Language requirements: English
Travel: Up to ~20%, primarily domestic
Certifications: None required
Union: Not applicable
Vehicle eligibility: Not applicable

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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