[Communication] Senior Manager, Core Capabilities HUB Japan [IM]

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Job Function:

Communications & Corporate/External Affairs

Job Sub Function:

Multi-Family Communications & Corporate/External Affairs

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Chiyoda Tokyo Japan

Job Description:

Job Description and Key Responsibilities

The Senior Manager Core Capabilities HUB Japan is accountable for leading the Japan implementation of the CPA HUB model ensuring that Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine Communications & Public Affairs operates with strategic consistency operational excellence and measurable impact in one of the companys largest markets.

Reporting to the Senior Director Japan Communications & Public Affairs this role serves as the Japan leader responsible for deploying integrating and optimizing core CPA capabilitiesincluding digital media and issues management results and measurement internal and executive communications enablement brand guidance self-service capabilities and operational governancein close alignment with the Global HUB strategy and standards.

Operating at the intersection of global strategy and Japan execution the Senior Manager partners closely with Japan CPA Therapeutic Area leads and regional CPA team to ensure the HUB capabilities function as a force multiplier for commercial impact reducing duplication accelerating execution and enabling agile deployment of resources at businesscritical moments.

In this model the Global HUB defines strategy standards and system-level consistency while the Japan HUB ensures disciplined execution adoption and performance of those capabilities locally.

Key Responsibilities

• HUB Strategy & Implementation
  • Lead theJapan HUB strategy and execution translating global HUB vision governance and capability standards into effective local operating models ways of working and delivery plans
  • Drive adoption of HUB capabilities and ensure alignment with enterprise and Innovative Medicine priorities
  • Ensure HUB activities are focused on thehighest-value commercial and reputational opportunitiesin Japan

• Core Capability Stewardship
  • Serve as the primary steward ofcore CPA capabilitiesin Japan including:
    • Digital and social platforms
    • Media and issues management
    • Results measurement and analytics
    • Internal communications enablement and self-service models
    • Executive communications support
    • Brand governance and operational systems
  • Ensure consistent high-quality deployment of these capabilities in alignment with global standards

• Business Partnership & Prioritization
  • Partner closely with the Senior Director Communications & Public Affairs Japan and local Therapeutic Area Communications leads toalignHUB resources tobusiness priorities and critical moments
  • Support integrated planning and execution across launches data readouts congresses and key issues
  • Act as a strategic partner to ensure communications capabilities drivebusiness impact and reputation outcomes

• Governance Risk & Operational Excellence
  • Ensure consistent application ofenterprise governance compliance and risk management practicesacross communications activities in Japan
  • Establish and reinforce clear processes standards and ways of working aligned to the HUB model
  • Drive operational discipline scalability and efficiency across communication executions

• Measurement Insights & Continuous Improvement
  • Oversee implementation ofmeasurement and performance analytics ensuring alignment with global frameworks
  • Partner with global teams todemonstrateimpact inform decision-making andoptimizeresource allocation
  • Identifyopportunities for continuous improvement and capability enhancement across the HUB

• Agile Execution & Resource Deployment
  • Enableflexible resourcing and rapid executionto support priority business moments
  • Coordinate with global and regional HUB teams to ensure access to the rightexpertiseand tools
  • Support efficient scaling of capabilities across priority initiatives

• Global HUB Integration
  • Act as the primary liaison between Japan and Global HUB ensuring a strong two-way flow of insights best practices and feedback
  • Contribute to global capability evolution by sharing Japan market insights needs and lessons learned
  • Ensure strong alignment across global regional and local teams

Qualifications External

Education
Bachelors degree required; advanced degree in Communications Journalism Business Public Policy or a related field preferred.

Experience and Skills

Required:

• Minimum of 8-12 years of experience in communications public affairs or related roles within complex matrixed organizations
• Clear understanding of the Japan biopharmaceutical environment including commercialization policy reputational risk and stakeholder dynamics
• Proven ability to translate global strategy into local execution with discipline and impact
• Experience driving operational excellence governance and change in large distributed teams
• Executive presence with the ability to influence senior leaders and operate as a trusted advisor

Preferred:

• Experience working in or closely with global priority markets particularly Japan
• Exposure to enterprise or centerofexcellence models within communications or public affairs
• Experience partnering with Digital Technology Analytics or Enterprise Communications functions

Other:

• Up to 10-20% travel primarily domestic

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Agile Decision Making Branding Brand Reputation Management Communications Measurement Communication Trends Corporate Communications Strategy Corporate Management Cultural Communications Developing Others Inclusive Leadership Integrated Marketing Communications Leadership Mentorship Project Management Tools Regulatory Environment Relationship Building Risk Assessments Stakeholder Engagement Team Management