Global Communications Leader, GCSO & Data Science - Johnson and Johnson
Raritan, NJ 08869
About the Job
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything! Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/ .
Johnson & Johnson is a pioneer in pairing the power of science and technology to positively impact human health. In the company's Innovative Medicine business, data science and digital health technologies are being applied across its discovery, development and commercialization efforts to accelerate and deliver its pipeline of transformative medicines to patients around the world.
These capabilities have potential to drive profound impact from the earliest phases of drug discovery-when scientists figure out what's driving a disease-all the way to the delivery of medicines to healthcare professionals and patients. Researchers at the Company are embedding data science strategies across our Therapeutic Areas to fuel advancements in earlier disease detection, clinical trial design and site selection and to generate real-world evidence to inform regulators, health systems and physicians. Other colleagues are leveraging these capabilities to better connect healthcare professionals with patients who can benefit from J&J medicines. The Company is also leading in precision medicine to enable providers to tailor treatment approaches for the best outcomes for patients. In all cases, data science and precision medicine drive our mission to deliver transformational therapies that will prevent, treat or cure some of the world's most devastating diseases.
TheGlobal Communications Leader, GCSO & Data Science is responsible for driving best-in-class communication about the progress and impact of the Company's data science and precision medicine efforts in the context of the larger J&J story. The Leader acts with an enterprise mentality and works collaboratively across functions and Regions to drive a leadership position for J&J Innovative Medicine. The Leader will enhance reputation, devising the overall data science/precision medicine communication strategy, end-to-end messaging platform, channel engagement approach and creative assets. The Communications Leader will work closely with R&D, Commercial and Supply Chain partners to craft and amplify a compelling narrative across channels, including owned, earned, social media and speaking engagements. The Leader is expected to acquire a deep knowledge of data science, precision medicine and the Innovative Medicine portfolio and will be an active member of data science leadership teams.
The Leader also plays a key role in driving Innovative Medicine's broader portfolio communications strategy by identifying and implementing new opportunities for executive thought leadership, media relations and content creation to differentiate the company with key audiences. The Communications Leader will deploy and lead all aspects of an external agency and freelance team to complete these position objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Devise and execute end-to-end external communication strategy and messaging platform for data science and precision medicine in Innovative Medicine; significant collaboration, leadership and alignment with sector and enterprise leaders to drive the communication strategy and contribute to overall success of the broader business; Works as a critical team colleague as part of the broader Communications team, including generating ideas and leads for new opportunities to modernize how we engage, serving as an expert on public relations, media, digital and other opportunities
- Devise and implement internal communication strategies to educate, encourage and accelerate colleague adoption of these capabilities
- As a member of data science leadership teams, provide strategic counsel to data science Officers; develop and guide implementation of executive engagement strategy, ensuring strong external positioning and driving meaningful business outcomes.
- Co-lead development of J&J portfolio communication strategy and implement partner activation strategies; includes contributing to broader Communications & Public Affairs priorities across Global Commercial Strategy organizations.
- Lead on data science partner management and collaboration communications
- Bachelors degree required
Required:
- 10 years of experience managing communication in a company, NGO, government agency or public relations agency
- Global attitude and successful record of working in a global function, with direct experience of leading on international projects, issues and teams
- Demonstrated knowledge of pharmaceutical product development, commercialization, and the pharmaceutical industry; knowledge or strong interest in Data Science and emerging methods/technologies in life sciences
- Eagerness to learn about a quickly evolving space, strong business discernment with understanding of competitive and industry priorities that drive business and social value
- Proactive steward of telling end-to-end Data Science story, advising on best opportunities for impact
- Ability to lead, motivate and coach project teams, external agencies, and individuals
- Ability to convene diverse business partners, establish common goals and align on measurable communication strategy
- Strong experience in developing multimedia content (particular focus on paid and social strategies), audience segmentation and targeted communications
- Proven record in driving earned media opportunities and speaker engagements
- Strong written English skills and ability to draft compelling core materials for multiple audiences
- Proven experience with providing communications counsel and support to senior Company executives
- Ability to demonstrate tangible business outcomes through effective measurement and analytics
- Demonstrated ability of leading priorities in a fast-paced, environment
- Experience in managing budgets and prioritization across projects
- Exercise excellent judgment always
The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.
The anticipated base pay range for this position is $142,000 to $244,950.
Bonus:
The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation's performance over a calendar/ performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company's discretion on an individual basis.
Benefits:
- Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
- Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
- Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
- Vacation - up to 120 hours per calendar year
- Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington - up to 56 hours per calendar year
- Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays - up to 13 days per calendar year
- Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
- https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefit
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.