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Director, Communication & Public Affairs - Pulmonary Hypertension/Retina - 2406189835W
Description
Are you an experienced Communications/PR professional with a demonstrated ability to make a meaningful impact?
Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Communication and Public Affairs Leader to join our dynamic team in Titusville, NJ.
POSITION SUMMARY
Lead the Communication & Public affairs strategies for the US Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) business, including UPTRAVI®, OPSUMIT®, and OPSYNVI® in addition to leading launch readiness plans and communications for investigational therapies in Retina / Specialty Ophthalmology. Maintain an active role on the PH and Retina Leadership Teams while providing day-to-day counsel to the U.S. President of PH and Retina.
This role manages the following direct reports: the Senior Manager, Product Communications for PH, Senior Manager, Product Communications for Retina, and a full-time consultant.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies to support the US Pulmonary Hypertension and Retina business units.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create innovative and impactful communication campaigns.
Develop and nurture connections with important individuals and groups, both within the organization and beyond, such as different teams, external collaborators, and media platforms.
Drive flawless execution of communication plans to ensure consistent messaging and brand alignment.
Monitor and analyze communication efforts to measure effectiveness and make data-driven recommendations for improvement.
Stay informed about current industry trends and effective communication strategies to consistently improve communication strategies.
Lead crisis communication efforts, providing timely and accurate information during challenging situations.
Oversee budgets and resources to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of communication initiatives.
Lead, develop and inspire direct reports
Disclaimer: This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job; it is intended to be a reflection of those principal job elements essential for recruitment and selection.
Qualifications
REQUIRED:
Bachelor’s degree
Minimum of ten (10) years of experience managing communication in a company, NGO, government agency or public relations agency
Proven track record of successful public relations/communications, corporate communications, product communications, public affairs, and/or media relations achievements
Demonstrated ability to develop successful partnerships and influence with senior executives
Demonstrated ability to craft compelling stories, with superior written, oral and visual communication abilities
Experience dealing with national and local lay, professional/trade and social media
High degree of independent judgment
Preferred:
Experience within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industries
Experience in crisis/issues management
Experience in the cardiovascular, pulmonary or rare disease space
Deep understanding of digital and social platforms
Demonstrated analytic ability
Experience in managing budgets and schedules
Ability to maintain perspective and bring positive attitude and courage to partnership discussions
Professional maturity and ability to work effectively across levels, functions, regions, and backgrounds
Salary:
The base pay range for this position is $137,000 - $244,950 USD
Bonus:
The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/ performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis.
Benefits:
Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs:
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to:
Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Primary Location NA-US-New Jersey-Titusville
Organization Janssen Global Services, LLC (6085)
Job Function Product Communications
Req ID: 2406189835W