Senior Director, Global Hematology Communication and Public Affairs

Responsibilities

• Shape and lead the global communications and public affairs strategy for Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine’s Hematology portfolio
• Serve as the most senior communications counselor to Hematology leadership
• Ensure clear, consistent, and credible positioning across science, access, policy, and value supportive of near‑term commercial priorities and long‑term portfolio growth
• Drive strategic alignment across global, regional, and market teams
• Work closely with Commercial, R&D and Enterprise partners to influence the external environment and strengthen trust with key stakeholders
• Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive global communications strategy for the Hematology portfolio
• Serve as primary strategic communications advisor to Hematology franchise leadership
• Shape the global narrative for Hematology across disease areas, products, pipeline assets, and scientific platforms
• Oversee communications strategy for priority launches, major data readouts, lifecycle milestones, and key growth brands
• Partner with Public Affairs to drive market‑shaping, policy, and advocacy strategies
• Guide integrated communications planning across media, issues management, scientific congresses, campaigns, and executive visibility
• Build and sustain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including media, scientific experts, advocacy organizations, and policy influencers
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing Hematology communications team
• Contribute as a senior leader within the Innovative Medicine Communications & Public Affairs organization

• Minimum of 15 years of professional experience in communications, public affairs, or related external engagement roles
• Significant experience leading communications for complex, global pharmaceutical portfolios or therapeutic areas
• Demonstrated ability to operate as a trusted advisor to senior business and scientific leaders
• Deep understanding of the biopharmaceutical environment, including commercialization, access, policy, and reputational dynamics
• Proven experience in issues and crisis management in a highly regulated environment
• Strong strategic thinking, executive presence, and influencing skills in matrixed organizations
• Experience leading and developing high‑performing global teams
• Up to 25–30% travel, domestic and international