Senior Director, US Oncology Communications – Public Affairs

• Serve as strategic communications and public affairs counselor to the Presidents of Solid Tumor and Hematology and their respective leadership teams.
• Own the development and execution of integrated communications and public affairs strategies supporting the Oncology portfolio, encompassing both Solid Tumor and Hematology businesses.
• Coordinate product and franchise communications, including support for key brands, pipeline assets, business development activities, and major launches, ensuring coordinated and impactful engagement across internal and external partners.
• Lead U.S. Oncology Public Affairs through direct management of the Director, U.S. Oncology Public Affairs, ensuring alignment of policy, advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and reputation strategies with business objectives.
• Partner with Global Corporate Affairs, Global Commercial Strategy Organization, Medical Affairs, Government Affairs, Investor Relations, Legal, Regulatory, Patient Engagement, and other cross-functional teams to drive integrated communications programs that advance business priorities and protect corporate reputation.
• Develop and implement strategies that positively influence the external environment, enhancing Johnson & Johnson’s leadership position in oncology and strengthening relationships with patient advocacy organizations, policy team members, healthcare professionals, and key influencers.
• Provide leadership for enterprise reputation, issues preparedness, and crisis management activities related to the Oncology business, ensuring proactive planning and effective response strategies.
• Guide thought leadership initiatives for senior Oncology leaders in support of the U.S. business, strengthening engagement with employees, customers, media, investors, advocacy organizations, and other critical partners.
• Support organizational priorities, foster employee engagement, and reinforce business strategy across the U.S. Oncology organization.
• Champion a culture of collaboration, innovation, inclusion, and high performance while leading and developing a talented U.S. Communications & Public Affairs team supporting Oncology.
• Serve as a member of the Americas Communications & Public Affairs Leadership Team, helping develop the strategy, capabilities, and strategic direction of the Communications & Public Affairs organization.

• 12+ years of experience in communications, public affairs, corporate affairs, public relations, or related fields, with a strong focus on healthcare, biopharmaceuticals, or life sciences.
• Proven experience developing and implementing strategic communications programs for complex businesses, brands, or organizations.
• Significant experience in reputation management, engagement, and issues and crisis communications.
• Proven success leading and developing high-performing teams, including direct people leadership responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of the U.S. healthcare environment, including policy, advocacy, access, and patient engagement considerations.
• Direct pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare industry experience required;
  Oncology experience strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting product launches, business development activities, or transformational business initiatives.
• Outstanding executive communications, strategic counseling, and relationship management skills.
• Strong understanding of traditional, digital, and social media landscapes.
• Ability to operate effectively in a global organization and influence senior partners across functions.
• Bachelors degree in Communications, Public Relations, Business, Liberal Arts, or related subject area required.

Demonstrates expertise in strategic communications and public affairs within the healthcare and biopharmaceutical sectors, with a strong focus on reputation management, stakeholder engagement, and crisis management. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and develop integrated communication strategies that align with business objectives.

• Strategic Communications
• Public Affairs Management
• Reputation Management
• Team Leadership
• Healthcare Industry Experience

• Strategic Communications Programs
• Crisis Communications
• Engagement Strategies
• Product Launch Support
• Business Development Activities

• Executive Communications
• Relationship Management
• Collaboration
• Innovation
• Employee Engagement

• Oncology
• Biopharmaceuticals
• Life Sciences
• Healthcare Environment
• Policy Advocacy

• Digital Media
• Social Media