Senior Manager, Innovation Communications

At Johnson & Johnsonwe believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented treated and curedwhere treatments are smarter and less invasive andsolutions are 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 more at

Job Function:

Communications & Corporate/External Affairs

Job Sub Function:

External Communications

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Irvine California United States of America Jacksonville Florida United States of America

Job Description:

Location: Jacksonville FL or Irvine CA

Work Pattern: Hybrid

Business Unit: Johnson & Johnson Vision MedTech

Position Summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a dynamic and strategic Senior Manager Global R&D Communications to lead and elevate communications for our global Vision R&D organization. This role will be instrumental in shaping and amplifying the innovation narrative celebrating scientific milestones and fostering employee engagement across our global R&D teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Communications Leadership: Develop and execute integrated communications strategies that align with Vision R&Ds business priorities scientific advancements and organizational culture.

• Innovation Storytelling: Partner with R&D leaders to craft compelling narratives that showcase breakthrough research pipeline progress and technology launchesacross internal and external channels.

• Executive Communications: Support senior R&D leaders with thought leadership speechwriting and strategic messaging for global forums town halls and leadership engagements.

• Employee Engagement: Drive initiatives that foster a connected and inspired R&D community including newsletters intranet content recognition programs and culture campaigns.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Global Communications Public Affairs Marketing Medical Affairs and HR to ensure consistent messaging and alignment across functions.

• Measurement & Impact: Establish KPIs and analytics to measure communication effectiveness and continuously optimize strategies for reach and resonance.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Communications Journalism Public Relations or related field; advanced degree preferred.

• Minimum 8 years of experience in corporate communications preferably in healthcare science or innovation-focused environments.

• Proven ability to translate complex scientific concepts into accessible engaging content.

• Experience supporting executive communications and managing cross-functional stakeholder relationships.

• Strong writing editing and storytelling skills with a portfolio of strategic communication work.

• Comfort working in a matrixed global organization with agility and cultural sensitivity.

Preferred Attributes

• Familiarity with MedTech or pharmaceutical R&D environments.

• Experience with digital communications platforms and employee engagement tools.

• Passion for science innovation and improving patient outcomes through storytelling.

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 and 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 please email the Employee Health Support Center () or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills:

External Communication Public Relations (PR)

Preferred Skills:

Brand Reputation Management Communications Measurement Content Creation Corporate Communications Management Corporate Communications Strategy Corporate Management Cultural Competence External Communication Innovation Market Research Media Relations Organizing Relationship Building Social Awareness Stakeholder Engagement Strategic Thinking Technical Credibility

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

120000 - 207000

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans employees and/or eligible dependents are 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. Subject to the terms of their respective plans employees are eligible to participate in the Companys consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). This position is eligible to participate in the Companys long-term incentive program. Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation 120 hours per calendar year Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington 56 hours per calendar year Holiday pay including Floating Holidays 13 days per calendar year Work Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Parental Leave 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child Condolence Leave 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member Caregiver Leave 10 days Volunteer Leave 4 days Military Spouse Time-Off 80 hours Additional information can be found through the link below. Experience:

Senior Manager