Sr. Director, Corporate Communications, Orthopedics

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DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n) Sr. Director Corporate Communications located in Raynham Massachusetts.

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 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.

About DePuy Synthes

DePuy Synthes is a global leader in Orthopaedics advancing patient care through innovative solutions across joint reconstruction trauma spine sports medicine and related surgical technologies. As DePuy Synthes separates from Johnson & Johnson to become the worlds largest most comprehensive Orthopaedics-focused company the organization is entering a defining chapterestablishing its own corporate identity voice culture and reputation while continuing to serve patients customers and healthcare systems around the world.

Job Overview

The Sr. Director Corporate Communications will lead the strategic direction development and execution of enterpriselevel communications for DePuy Synthes. This role is critical in shaping the companys reputation strengthening employee engagement and supporting business priorities during a period of transformation and growth. The position serves as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and plays a pivotal role in ensuring consistent transparent and impactful communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the global corporate communications strategy to support DePuy Synthes business objectives brand positioning and organizational transformation.
• Serve as a strategic communications advisor to executive leadership providing counsel on messaging stakeholder engagement and reputational risk.
• Oversee internal communications to drive employee engagement change adoption and alignment with company priorities and values.
• Lead external communications including corporate announcements media relations executive communications and thought leadership.
• Manage crisis and issues communications ensuring timely accurate and coordinated responses.
• Collaborate crossfunctionally with Legal HR Regulatory Marketing and Business Leaders to ensure messaging accuracy and compliance.
• Build lead and develop a highperforming communications team and manage agency partnerships as needed.
• Ensure all communications align with Johnson & Johnsons Credo and leadership expectations.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors degree in Communications Journalism Public Relations Marketing or a related field (required).
• Masters degree or MBA (preferred).

Experience and Skills

Required:

• Typically requires 12 years of progressive experience in corporate communications public relations or related disciplines with significant leadership responsibility.
• Proven experience leading enterpriselevel communication strategies in a complex regulated environment.
• Demonstrated success advising senior and executive leadership.
• Strong experience managing internal and external communications including media relations and change communications.
• Experience leading and developing highperforming teams.

Preferred:

• Experience in healthcare medical devices pharmaceuticals or other highly regulated industries.
• Experience supporting corporate transformations mergers separations or largescale change initiatives.
• Global communications experience and crosscultural collaboration.
• Strong stakeholder management and crisis communications expertise.
• Familiarity with digital and employee communication platforms.
• Exceptional written verbal and executivelevel communication skills.

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• Language requirements: English (required).
• Travel: Up to 20% domestic and occasional international.
• Certifications: None required.

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