Johnson & Johnson

Director, Financial & BD Communications

Johnson & Johnson$150K — $258K *
Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
  • 10+ years in external affairs, corporate communications, or media relations
  • Experience in media relations and issues management
  • Proven advisory experience with senior executives
  • Strong understanding of financial communications
  • Experience supporting business development activities like M&A
  • Exceptional writing and storytelling capabilities

Responsibilities

  • Shape and implement media engagement strategies
  • Lead storytelling to enhance J&J MedTech's reputation
  • Build and maintain relationships with key journalists and partners
  • Oversee press materials, messaging, and external content
  • Ensure alignment across various functions including Investor Relations
  • Develop strategic narratives tied to business performance
  • Lead communications strategy for acquisitions and divestitures

Benefits

  • Participation in consolidated retirement plan and 401(k)
  • Eligibility for long-term incentive program
  • 120 hours of vacation per year
  • 40 hours of sick time per year
  • 13 paid holidays including floating holidays
  • Parental leave of 480 hours upon child arrival
  • Flexible leave options for personal needs and volunteering
Full Job Description

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 advance,protectand defendthe company27s 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 activities2Dincluding acquisitions and divestitures2Densuring alignment with enterprise messaging and governance standards.

The positionoperatesin a complex, global environment and requiresmedia relations experience,strong 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 MedTech27s 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

Required

  • Bachelor27s degreerequired; 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

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 :

$150,000.00 - $258,750.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company27s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).



This position is eligible to participate in the Company27s 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 2D120 hours per calendar year

Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado 2D48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington 2D56 hours per calendar year

Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays 2D13 days per calendar year

Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

Parental Leave 2D 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child

Bereavement Leave 2D 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year

Caregiver Leave 2D 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days

Volunteer Leave 2D 32 hours per calendar year

Military Spouse Time-Off 2D 80 hours per calendar year

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

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