Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated communications and public affairs strategies for the current U.S. hematology portfolio and future indications and product launches.
• Serve as the communications lead for assigned portfolio priorities, partnering with business leaders and cross-functional colleagues to support disease education, scientific and data milestones, regulatory decisions, approvals and launches.
• Provide strategic external communications support across the hematology business, including press releases, media materials, executive content, key business updates, congress communications and issues management, helping generate sustained, compliant news flow across traditional, digital and social channels.
• Lead, curate and activate compelling patient and caregiver storytelling across branded and unbranded channels, working with advocacy organizations and cross-functional partners to illustrate patient impact and elevate the patient experience.
• Partner with Global Corporate Media Relations to architect and activate national, trade and regional media relations strategies that strengthen Johnson & Johnson’s leadership, support access and deepen uptake across the hematology portfolio.
• Partner with Global Communications to develop and implement integrated communications strategies around major U.S. medical congresses, using data, patient stories, media engagement, executive visibility and portfolio storytelling to elevate Johnson & Johnson’s leadership and reputation.
• Translate sophisticated science, portfolio strategy and patient needs into clear, compelling narratives for external and internal audiences.
• Find opportunities to elevate Johnson & Johnson’s leadership in multiple myeloma and hematology through thought leadership, stakeholder engagement, corporate storytelling and reputation-building initiatives.
• Coordinate with advocacy organizations to advance disease education initiatives and patient-centered communications programs.
• Cultivate positive relationships with business leaders, cross-functional collaborators and communications partners across U.S. Oncology, Global and Enterprise functions.

Requirements

• 8+ years of relevant external and internal communications experience, including growing responsibility in a corporate, agency, nonprofit, government or regulated healthcare environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning and integrated communications program development and execution.
• Proven experience developing and activating national, trade and regional media relations strategies, including preparing spokespeople and engaging with reporters.
• Experience supporting disease awareness, product communications, scientific communications and/or approval and launch landmarks in a regulated environment.
• Proven ability to translate complex scientific, clinical and business information into clear, concise and compelling communications for diverse audiences.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with demonstrated ability to counsel and build trusted relationships with senior leaders and diverse cross-functional partners.
• Proven experience developing content across traditional, digital, social and visual storytelling platforms, with versatility across branded and unbranded communications.
• Experience in proactive issues identification, scenario planning and issues or crisis management.
• Excellent project management skills and the ability to independently prioritize partners, processes and budgets simultaneously.
• Knowledge of the media and social media environment, including an understanding of the evolving media landscape, influencer engagement and communications trends.

Preferred

• Experience in product communications, within oncology is strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting new indications, regulatory achievements and product launches.
• Experience engaging patient advocacy organizations and supporting disease education or branded and unbranded patient storytelling programs.
• Knowledge of the complex public affairs, payer and healthcare delivery environments.

Benefits

• Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
• This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s 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 –120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
• Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
• Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
• Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
• Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days