Director, IM NA Executive Communications

Position Summary

The Director, IM NA Executive Communications is a senior strategic communications leader within the J&J Innovative Medicine North America Communications & Public Affairs team. Reporting to the Senior Director, Employee & Business Enablement Communications, this role serves as a trusted advisor to the Company Group Chair (CGC), shaping and implementing an integrated executive communications strategy that advances business priorities, strengthens leadership visibility and builds confidence in J&J Innovative Medicine across North America.

The Director will translate business strategy and complex healthcare issues into an executive narrative for internal and external audiences. The role will develop the CGC’s message platform and visibility program across speaking engagements, media, thought leadership, social media, employee forums and other channels. In close partnership with communications colleagues across J&J Innovative Medicine North America and the J&J enterprise, the Director will ensure executive communications are coordinated, audience-focused and aligned to a consistent “one voice” narrative.

Success in this role requires exceptional judgment, executive presence, writing expertise and the ability to build trusted relationships, anticipate opportunities and risks, and deliver high-impact communications in a fast-paced, matrixed environment. The Director will also manage one direct report: Senior Manager, Employee & Business Enablement Communications.

Responsibilities

25% Executive Communications Strategy & Counsel

• Serve as a trusted communications advisor to the IM NA Company Group Chair.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive executive communications strategy aligned with IM NA business priorities, enterprise initiatives, and organizational objectives.
• Provide strategic counsel on messaging, executive positioning, stakeholder engagement, and high-profile communications opportunities.
• Anticipate emerging issues, opportunities, and risks, recommending proactive communication approaches.

25% Executive Messaging & Content Development

• Create compelling, high-impact content including speeches, presentations, talking points, town hall materials, executive correspondence, videos, and strategic narratives.
• Translate complex healthcare, policy, business, and organizational topics into clear, engaging communications tailored for diverse audiences.
• Ensure consistency of voice, messaging, and executive brand across all platforms and engagements.
• Develop communications that connect strategy to action for both office-based and field-based employees.
• Prepare weekly CGC briefing packets, planning proactively to provide all materials at least one week in advance.

20% Executive Visibility & Thought Leadership

• Build and manage an integrated executive visibility program across earned, owned, and paid channels.
• Identify and prioritize speaking engagements, industry events, media opportunities, social content, awards, and thought leadership platforms.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to amplify the CGC's presence among employees, healthcare partners, patient communities, industry leaders, policymakers, and customers.
• Manage executive social media strategy, including LinkedIn content development and engagement.

10% Employee Engagement & Leadership Communications

• Lead communications support for executive forums, leadership meetings, town halls, and organizational events.
• Partner closely with Employee & Business Enablement Communications colleagues to align executive messaging with employee engagement strategies.
• Create narratives and communication experiences that build trust, foster transparency, and strengthen organizational culture.

10% Cross-Functional Partnership & Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with Communications & Public Affairs, Enterprise Communications, Government Affairs, Commercial, Medical Affairs, Human Resources, Legal, Regulatory, Investor Relations and other key partners.
• Align executive communications with broader corporate, sector, and enterprise narratives.
• Coordinate communication activities across multiple collaborators to ensure consistency and impact.

10% Measurement, Innovation & Team Leadership

• Establish communications metrics and reporting to evaluate effectiveness and continuously optimize performance.
• Leverage AI-enabled tools, analytics, and digital technologies to enhance content development, audience engagement, and measurement.
• Manage agency partners and external vendors as needed.
• Lead and develop communications team members while fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of communications experience, including at least 5 years in organizational and executive communications
• Superior writing, editing and oral communication skills
• Expertise in developing and implementing executive communication strategies
• Ability to manage complex, high-impact projects with multiple partners
• Strong problem-solving skills in developing communication and engagement strategies and actions; high degree of independent judgment
• Able to think beyond the “tried and true” to devise innovative ways to communicate, while aligning with goals and objectives
• Thrives in fast-paced environments, is flexible, collaborative, and driven
• Able to analyze issues and opportunities and communicate their overarching impact
• Knowledge of social media channels, especially LinkedIn
• Ability to translate complex information into clear and effective messaging
• Adept at building strategic plans and translating them into practical applications, with close attention to detail
• Outstanding executive presence and proven track record of building relationships as a trusted advisor
• Deeply collaborative and comfortable driving results through influence
• Ability to handle deeply confidential information, including information material to the company

Preferred:

• Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, healthcare environment, and related legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements
• Experience managing agency partners.
• Media relations, social and digital experience