Director, Financial & BD Communications

Johnson & Johnson

Job Location:

Brunswick, ME - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 150000 - 258750

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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

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:

New Brunswick New Jersey United States of America

Job Description:

We are searching for the best talent to join our team as the Director External Affairs Financial & Business Development Communications located in our New Brunswick NJ office. This role will lead integrated external engagement strategies that advanceprotectand defendthe companys reputation support enterprise priorities and enable business growth.

This role will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership driving proactive and reactive communicationsfor J&J MedTech. The Director will leadthe J&J MedTech External Affairs team with direct responsibility forproactive earned media strategy and management of key reputational issues. Theywill also leadcommunications strategy for financial milestones business development activitiesincluding acquisitions and divestituresensuring alignment with enterprise messaging and governance standards.

The positionoperatesin a complex global environment and requiresmedia relations experiencestrong business insight executive presence and the ability to translate complex topics into clear compelling narratives for diverse audiences.

Key Responsibilities

Media Relations & External Engagement

Shape and implement media engagement strategies across business financial and trade media

Lead proactive storytelling to strengthen Johnson & Johnson MedTechs reputation as an innovator and trusted partner

Build andmaintainrelationships with key journalists and external partners

Oversee development of press materials messaging and external content

Ensure alignment across Communications Investor Relations Public Affairs Legal and other functions

Shape strategic narratives tied to business performance innovation and portfolio transformation

Issues Management & Reputation Protection

Lead cross-functional coordination on emerging issues and reputational risks

Develop and deploy holding statements reactive messaging and stakeholder communications

Ensure readiness through governance frameworks SOPs and issues management processes

Partner with Legal Regulatory and Public Affairs on sensitive or high-risk topics

Financial Communications

Partner with Investor Relations to managecommunications for key financial landmarks including earnings and Enterprise Business Review

Translate complex financial and operational performance into clear compelling messaging for investors and media

Partner closely with Investor Relations and Finance leadership to ensure message consistency and regulatory alignment

Business Development Communications (M&A)

Lead communications strategy formaterialacquisitions divestitures and strategic partnerships

Develop messaging frameworks stakeholder communications and executive positioning for high-profile transactions

Partner with Legal and Regulatory teams to ensure compliant disclosure and execution

Strategic Advisory & Executive Counsel

Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on external positioning and reputational risk

Support executive visibility through media engagements thought leadership and key external forums

Provide communications guidance during high-impact announcements issues and transformation achievements

Operational Excellence & Team Leadership

Establish and evolve governance tools templates and processes to enable scalable execution

Lead and mentor team members and cross-functional partners

Drive continuous improvement across communications planning execution and measurement

Qualifications

Bachelors degree; advanced degree preferred

10 years of experience in external affairs corporate communications media relations investor communications or related field

Direct media relations and issues management experience

Demonstrated experienceadvisingsenior executives and leading high-profile complex initiatives

Strong understanding of financial communications media landscape and stakeholder engagement

Experience supporting business development activities (e.g. M&A integrations separations)

Proven ability tooperateeffectively in a globalorganization

Exceptional writing storytelling and executive communication skills

Preferred

Experience in healthcare MedTech or highly regulated industries

Experience leading communications for acquisitions and divestitures

Familiarity with regulatory and disclosure requirements

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 internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Brand Reputation Management Communications Measurement Consulting Content Creation Corporate Communications Management Corporate Communications Strategy Corporate Management Cross-Functional Collaboration Cultural Competence External Communication Media Relations Organizational Knowledge Relationship Building Social Awareness Stakeholder Engagement Tactical Planning Technical Credibility

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$150000.00 - $258750.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

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 Colorado 48 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

Bereavement Leave 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year

Caregiver Leave 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days

Volunteer Leave 32 hours per calendar year

Military Spouse Time-Off 80 hours per calendar year

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