Director, Communications & Public Affairs, US Dermatology and Rheumatology

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Job Function:

Communications & Corporate/External Affairs

Job Sub Function:

Product Communications

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Horsham, Pennsylvania, United States of America, Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America

Job Description:

The Director, Communications and Public Affairs, US Dermatology and Rheumatology is a high-performing communications professional who leads the planning, development, and implementation of communications strategies to help drive Johnson & Johnson’s Immunology business priorities, patient access, and reputation outcomes.

The role leads product communications for the dermatological and rheumatological indications  of TREMFYA®, ICOTYDE™ and nipocalimab, to tell a comprehensive and differentiated story that conveys J&J’s strong and growing leadership in Immunology, and that resonates with healthcare professionals, patients/caregivers, employees and other stakeholders. The Director will work in close partnership with leaders in our dermatology, rheumatology, and autoantibody teams, as well as the Communications & Public Affairs team and multiple cross-functional partners across the organization. Key projects include product launch and lifecycle communications;, market shaping communications;, patient/professional advocacy/community communications;, and strategic organizational communications.

Operating within J&J Innovative Medicine’s integrated Communications & Public Affairs (CPA) model, the role builds strong relationships across the organization, including with Immunology Commercial Leadership, Market Access, Medical Affairs, Patient Advocacy, and the Harmonized and Unified Business Enablement (HUB) team. The Director will oversee one direct report and will draw on a strong communication skillset including business writing and presentation skills, media relations, executive coaching, speechwriting, change management, social/digital engagement, public affairs and policy communications, issues management and advocacy/influencer relations.

This role reports to the Senior Director, Communications & Public Affairs, US Immunology, who sits on the Immunology Leadership Team.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Communications Leadership
  • Develop and implement comprehensive product communication strategies and plans for the dermatological and rheumatological indications of TREMFYA, ICOTYDE, and nipocalimab that align with the business priorities of the team and with the goals of J&J’s broader Immunology portfolio
  • Lead the development and finalization of key messages, branding, and communication materials through a matrixed environment and in close partnership across key internal stakeholders
  • Play a key role in the development and execution of J&J’s broader Immunology Communications strategy and planning, in partnership with the Senior Director, US Immunology Communications and Public Affairs, the Director, US Gastrointestinal and Autoantibody Communications, and with Global CPA partners
• Stakeholder Engagement & Product Communications
  • Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, patient advocates and advocacy groups, and industry partners, to enhance communication efforts and foster collaboration
  • Lead preparations for product milestones ensuring all communications activities are strategically planned and executed to maximize stakeholder engagement and succe