Director, IM NA Executive Communications

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Job Function:

Communications & Corporate/External Affairs

Job Sub Function:

Multi-Family Communications & Corporate/External Affairs

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Horsham, Pennsylvania, 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, IM NA Executive Communications. This is a hybrid role that has a preferred location of Titusville, NJ but consideration will also be given to Horsham, PA.

Position Summary

The Director, IM NA Executive Communications is a senior strategic communications leader within the J&J Innovative Medicine North America Communications & Public Affairs team. Reporting to the Senior Director, Employee & Business Enablement Communications, this role serves as a trusted advisor to the Company Group Chair (CGC), shaping and implementing an integrated executive communications strategy that advances business priorities, strengthens leadership visibility and builds confidence in J&J Innovative Medicine across North America.

The Director will translate business strategy and complex healthcare issues into an executive narrative for internal and external audiences. The role will develop the CGC’s message platform and visibility program across speaking engagements, media, thought leadership, social media, employee forums and other channels. In close partnership with communications colleagues across J&J Innovative Medicine North America and the J&J enterprise, the Director will ensure executive communications are coordinated, audience-focused and aligned to a consistent “one voice” narrative.

Success in this role requires exceptional judgment, executive presence, writing expertise and the ability to build trusted relationships, anticipate opportunities and risks, and deliver high-impact communications in a fast-paced, matrixed environment. The Director will also manage one direct report: Senior Manager, Employee & Business Enablement Communications.

Responsibilities

25% Executive Communications Strategy & Counsel

• Serve as a trusted communications advisor to the IM NA Company Group Chair.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive executive communications strategy aligned with IM NA business priorities, enterprise initiatives, and organizational objectives.
• Provide strategic counsel on messaging, executive positioning, stakeholder engagement, and high-profile communications opportunities.
• Anticipate emerging issues, opportunities, and risks, recommending proactive communication approaches.

25% Executive Messaging & Content Development

• Create compelling, high-impact content including speeches, presentations, talking points, town hall materials, executive correspondence, videos, and strategic narratives.
• Translate complex healthcare, policy, business, and organizational topics into clear, engaging communications tailored for diverse audiences.
• Ensure consistency of voice, messaging, and executive brand across all platforms and engagements.
• Develop communications that connect strategy to action for both office-based and field-based employees.

• Prepare weekly CGC briefing packets, planning proactively to provide all materials at least one week in advance.

20% Executive Visibility & Thought Leadership

• Build and manage an integrated executive visibility program across earned, owned, and paid channels.
• Identify and prioritize speaking engagements, industry events, media opportunities, social content, awards, and thought leadership platforms.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to amplify the CGC's presence among employees, healthcare partners, patient communities, industry leaders, policymakers, and customers.
• Manage executive social media strategy, including LinkedIn content development and engagement.

10% Employee Engagement & Leadership Communications

• Lead communications support for executive forums, leadership meetings, town halls, and organizational events.
• Partner closely with Employee & Business Enablement Communications colleagues to align executive messaging with employee engagement strategies.

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