Senior Manager, Platform Communications

Description

DePuy Synthes (DPS), the orthopaedics business of Johnson & Johnson, is recruiting a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager of Communications to join our team. This position can be located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL; Raynham, MA; New Brunswick, NJ; and West Chester, PA. Consideration will also be given for other J&J locations within the U.S.

DePuy Synthes offers one of the most comprehensive orthopaedics portfolios in the world with a focus on high growth segments across Digital Surgery, Joint Reconstruction, Trauma and Extremities, Spine and Sports. We are a global leader in a growing $50B market and we keep nearly seven million people moving each year. For more information, visit www.depuysynthes.com.

This role will focus on driving strategic communications – focused on driving business growth, reputation and leadership for our pipeline and exciting new product innovations. Reporting directly to the Director of Communications, this individual will be responsible for crafting compelling messaging, driving content creation, and coordinating various communication activities across multiple channels. In partnership with the Director, she/he will also serve as a key communications advisor to various members of the DPS Leadership Teams.

This individual must be comfortable working both collaboratively and independently in dynamic, fast-paced environments with multiple internal and external partners. A successful candidate will demonstrate strong executive presence and the confidence and ability to provide expert communications counsel to business leaders. We’re looking for a curious professional, driven by excellence to win in the market. The position will also independently lead agency teams.

Responsibilities

Collaborate cross-functionally with teams to design and execute external communication strategies for key pipeline, product and business milestones, ensuring consistency of messaging and alignment of cross-functional efforts. Lead the creation of engaging content for various platforms, including press releases, message maps, social media, graphic content, etc. and ensure their appropriate business reviews and approvals. Work cross functionally to develop a repository of both internal and external earned and paid media stories featuring HCPs, patients and trends. Help surface potential issues and develop issues-management strategies that support business objectives and reputation. Partner with Public Affairs to support engagements that strengthen DePuy Synthes’ position as a leader in orthopaedics. Develop R&D and innovation communications stories. Work with media and investor relations teams to strategically position the business. Support Business Development communications efforts. Provide limited site-based communications support. Partnering with business leaders, develop internal communication strategy and messages to inspire, engage, inform and align employees. Ensure regular touch-points with cross-functional teams to track and plan for key data and other milestones. Collaborate with Region leads to share best practices, core messages and materials to prepare for OUS launches and strategies.

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor’s degreeDemonstrated ability as a strategic communicator, with minimum of 7 years of experienceStrong experience with external, commercially driven communications (i.e., media relations, product milestone communications, branding)Skills to build authentic relationships and trust with internal and external partners. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts for various audiences, including investors, media, surgeons and patientsStrong social media experienceAbility to measure business impact for public relations programsAbility and experience supervising agency partners and overseeing budgetExperience leading multiple priorities in complex, fast-paced environmentsExperience with internal communications (i.e., employee engagement, executive communications)

Preferred

Consumer and patient-facing communications experience 10 years+ experiencePrior work in medical devices, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or consumer health fieldsCurrent or previous experience working in highly regulated environment and a demonstrated understanding of regional health authoritiesAble to translate business objectives into communications programs that achieve measurable results.Investor relations experience.This position may require up to 10-20% domestic and international travel.

Do you strive to join an outstanding team that is dynamic and constantly evolving? Is career growth and opportunity appealing to you? Apply to this opportunity today.

Salary

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 base pay range for this position is $118,000 - $203,000 USD

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 yearSick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar yearHoliday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar yearWork, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to:

https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefit

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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.