Sr. Manager, Media and Issues

Johnson & Johnson

Job Location:

Raynham, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 122000 - 212750

Posted on: 13 days 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:

Raritan New Jersey United States of America Raynham Massachusetts United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics 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.

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n) Sr. Manager Media and Issueslocatedin Raynham MA US121 NJ RARITAN - 1000 HIGHWAY 202 S

The Sr. Manager Media and Issues is a strategic communications leader responsible for protecting and strengthening the reputation of DePuy Synthes through proactive media engagement issues management and crisis preparedness. This role partners closely with senior leaders legal regulatory quality and regional communications teams toanticipaterisk shape narratives and ensure cleartimely andaccuratecommunications across complex and highly regulated environments.

This is a highimpact role for a seasoned communications professional who thrives in fastmoving situations and brings strong judgment influence and leadership to sensitive and highvisibility matters.

Key Responsibilities

Lead global media relations and issues management strategy for DePuy Synthes including proactive storytelling and reactive response.
Serve as a trusted communications advisor to senior leaders on reputational risk emerging issues and external narratives.
Develop and execute crisis and issues management plans including message frameworks escalation protocols and spokesperson preparation.
Manage media inquiries related to sensitive topics such as product quality safety regulatory actions litigation and business transformation.
Partner crossfunctionally with Legal Regulatory Quality Medical Affairs HR and Commercial teams to ensure aligned and compliant communications.
Monitorexternal media social and stakeholder landscapes toidentifypotential risks and opportunities; provide regular insights and recommendations.
Lead the development of executivelevel briefing materials Q&A statements and talking points for highvisibility situations.
Support enterpriselevel initiatives including business transformation and separation activities with clear and consistent external messaging.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelors degree(Communications Journalism Public Relations Marketing or related field).
Masters degree preferred (Communications Public Affairs Business Administration or related field).

Experience and Skills

Required:

Minimumof 8-10 yearsof progressive experience in media relationsissuesmanagement corporate communications or public affairs including leadership at a senior manager level.

Demonstrated experience managing complex highrisk and highvisibility issues in a regulated industry (medical devices pharmaceuticals healthcare or similar).

Proven ability to counsel senior executives and influence decisionmaking under pressure.

Strong understanding of global media landscapes and crisis communications best practices.

Exceptional writing editing and verbal communication skills with attention to accuracy and clarity.

Experience working crossfunctionally with legal regulatory and compliance partners.

Preferred:

Experience supporting global or regional communications strategies within a matrixed organization.

Familiarity with orthopedic medtech or healthcare industry dynamics.

Prior experience with business transformation mergers acquisitions or corporate separations.

Experience serving as or preparing spokespersons for media engagement.
Demonstratedpeopleleadership or project leadership experience.

Other:

Language: English;additionallanguages a plus.

Travel: Up to 20% domestic and international travel may be.

Certifications: Communications or public relations certifications preferred but not.

Johnson & Johnsonisan 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 federalstateor local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who areprotectedveterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnsoniscommitted to providing an interview process that isinclusive ofour applicants needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to requestan accommodation external applicants please contact us via internal employees contactAskGSto be directed to your accommodation resource.

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Required Skills:

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 :

$122000.00 - $212750.00

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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Manager