Director, External Affairs, Financial & Business Development Communications

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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 , protect and defend the company's reputation, support enterprise priorities, and enable business growth.

This role will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, driving proactive and reactive communications for J&J MedTech .

The Director will lead the J&J MedTech External Affairs team with direct responsibility for proactive earned media strategy and management of key reputational issues.

The y will also lead communications strategy for financial milestones, business development activities-including acquisitions and divestitures-ensuring alignment with enterprise messaging and governance standards.

The position operates in a complex, global environment and requires media 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 MedTech's reputation as an innovator and trusted partner



* Build and maintain relationships 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 statement...