Director, External Innovation Communications and Public Affairs

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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, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Titusville, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

We are searching for the best talent to join our team as the Director, External Innovation Communications and Public Affairs, Innovative Medicine.

This is a hybrid role that can sit in our New Brunswick, Raritan or Titusville New Jersey office location.

The Director, External Innovation Communications and Public Affairs, Innovative Medicine, develops and executes integrated strategies that advance Johnson & Johnson's business development and external innovation priorities.

The Director serves as communications counselor to two senior leaders: the Global Head of Innovative Medicine Business Development and the Global Head of Discovery, Product Development and Supply within Research and Development (R&D).

The Director translates complex science and M&A strategy into clear, compelling narratives for media, investors, policy makers and prospective partners.

The role strengthens Johnson & Johnson's position as a partner of choice, enhances trust and partnerships, and ensures disciplined, compliant communications.

This role reports to the Senior Director, Global Head of Portfolio Communications and Public Affairs.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & External Innovation Communications Strategy


* Develop and lead an integrated communications and public affairs strategies for Innovative Medicine Business Development, Discovery, Product Development and Supply, and External Scientific Innovation priorities, including partnerships, licensing, acquisitions, divestments, co-development and strategic collaborations.


* Create and maintain a messaging platform that articulates Innovative Medicine's innovation strategy, scientific leadership and partnership approach for media, investors, policy leaders, industry stakeholders and prospective partners.


* Translate complex scientific, product development and M&A strat...