Senior Manager U.S. Communications, Surgery - Johnson and Johnson
Raritan, NJ 08869
About the Job
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything! Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through 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 humanity.
Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, Johnson & Johnson MedTech is developing the next generation of less invasive, more personalized treatments. From advanced mapping and navigation to robotic assisted solutions, we are delivering care in the hardest to reach parts within the human body. And by focusing highly engineered and intelligent treatments exactly where they're needed, we're protecting what's healthy and delivering care to what's not.
Our Surgery business is the worldwide market leader, shaping what's next in surgery and delivering a portfolio of surgical technologies, robotics, and digital solutions with the goal of improving access to safe surgery for patients around the world. For more information, visit https://thenext.jnjmedtech.com/ .
Position Details
Reporting to the Director, US Communications, Surgery, this critical role will manage strategic communication for the Surgery business across the US region. This is a comprehensive communications role, extending across internal and external communications and covering employee and culture communications, executive communications, critical messaging and narrative development, thought leadership, media relations and social media, and campaign activations.
The Senior Manager, US Communications, Surgery will work closely with the Director to serve as a valued counselor to the Surgery Region Leadership Team. This role will be required to build a deep understanding of the business, technology development and strategy, and market opportunities that will inform an integrated global communications plan in support of business objectives.
This will be a highly visible role as you will work in close collaboration with the Johnson & Johnson regional communications teams, MedTech global communications, Investor Relations, Human Resources, Legal, Johnson & Johnson leadership, and more.
Key Responsibilities:
- Partner in developing and implementing the integrated global communications plan for multiple audiences in support of Johnson & Johnson MedTech's reputation as a leader in Surgery, the US Surgery business objectives, and the science and innovation pipeline.
- Develop and implement new product introductions, medical evidence, and innovation communications.
- Serve as a valued counselor to the Region Leadership team to implement communications programs and executive thought leadership in support of commercial success while also partnering with a cross-functional leadership team to advance organizational priorities and drive strategy alignment.
- Lead employee and culture communications, advancing culture and talent initiatives to encourage and increase engagement, retention, productivity.
- Proactively impact results across earned and paid media and social media channels and partner to manage issues as needed.
- Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree is required in communication, journalism, PR, public affairs, or closely related field
Required:
- Minimum Of Eight (8) Years Of Experience Managing Communication in a company, NGO, Government Agency Or Public Relations Agency.
- Demonstrated ability to build deep, authentic, successful relationships with top executives and scientists and strong influence with senior internal and external partners.
- Exceptional attention to detail with superior writing and presentation development skills.
- Proven track record of successful, independent public relations/communications, corporate communication, science communication, product communication, public affairs, and/or media relations achievements.
- Deep understanding of media and business analytics, traditional media, digital and social platforms and strong experience with national and local consumer, professional/trade and social media.
- Experience running internal communications programs focused on building culture and activating an organization around shared business objectives.
- Experience in managing budgets, agency partners, and resource allocation across large critical projects.
- Current or past work experience in both external communications or marketing and organizational communications is preferred.
- Proven experience in healthcare communications is preferred.
- Up to 15% domestic and international travel required
California Bay Area - The anticipated base pay range for this position is $136,000 to $234,140.
The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation's performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company's discretion on an individual basis.
- Employees and/or eligible dependents may be 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.
- Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
- Vacation - up to 120 hours per calendar year
- Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington - up to 56 hours per calendar year
- Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays - up to 13 days per calendar year of Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
- Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits
For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world's most pressing healthcare challenges.
We know that the success of our business - and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions - depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued and our people can reach their potential.
Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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