Senior Manager, Platform Communications

DePuy Synthes (DPS), the orthopaedics business of Johnson & Johnson, is recruiting a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager of Communications to join our team.

This position can be located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL; Raynham, MA; New Brunswick, NJ; and West Chester, PA.

Consideration will also be given for other J&J locations within the U.S.

DePuy Synthes offers one of the most comprehensive orthopaedics portfolios in the world with a focus on high growth segments across Digital Surgery, Joint Reconstruction, Trauma and Extremities, Spine and Sports.

We are a global leader in a growing $50B market and we keep nearly seven million people moving each year.

For more information, visit www.depuysynthes.com .

This role will focus on driving strategic communications - focused on driving business growth, reputation and leadership for our pipeline and exciting new product innovations.

Reporting directly to the Director of Communications, this individual will be responsible for crafting compelling messaging, driving content creation, and coordinating various communication activities across multiple channels.

In partnership with the Director, she/he will also serve as a key communications advisor to various members of the DPS Leadership Teams.

This individual must be comfortable working both collaboratively and independently in dynamic, fast-paced environments with multiple internal and external partners.

A successful candidate will demonstrate strong executive presence and the confidence and ability to provide expert communications counsel to business leaders.

We're looking for a curious professional, driven by excellence to win in the market.

The position will also independently lead agency teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams to design and execute external communication strategies for key pipeline, product and business milestones, ensuring consistency of messaging and alignment of cross-functional efforts.

• Lead the creation of engaging content for various platforms, including press releases, message maps, social media, graphic content, etc.

and ensure their appropriate business reviews and approvals.

• Work cross functionally to develop a repository of both internal and external earned and paid media stories featuring HCPs, patients and trends.

• Help surface potential issues and develop issues-management strategies that support business objectives and reputation.

• Partner with Public Affairs to support engagements that strengthen DePuy Synthes' position as a leader in orthopaedics.

• Develop R&D and innovation communications stories.

• Work with media and investor relations teams to strategically position the business.

• Support Business Development communications efforts.

• Provide limited site-based communications support.

• Partnering with business leaders, develop internal communication strategy and messages to inspire, engage, inform and align employees.

• Ensure regul...