At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com

JOB DESCRIPTION:

About us: At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity.
The role: As a key player in the Regional (Europe, Middle East and Africa) MedTech Communications & Public Affairs Team, you will develop strategic, integrated communications strategies that align with business objectives. You will create compelling narratives that increase awareness of diseases and highlight our latest innovations to strengthen our reputation and drive business impact in our must-win areas across our Electrophysiology, Orthopaedics and Surgery business units. This is a critical position that partners with the Business Unit Vice Presidents, EMEA Commercial and Marketing teams and Global and Market Communicators.
Why this role: This is a highly visible and varied Communications role that spans multiple business units and provides a strong pathway for growth in a leading, global company. You will gain a detailed understanding of the business, collaborate with inspiring colleagues, and have the opportunity to positively impact health for humanity.

Who we’re looking for:

• A strategic thinker who connects the dots between business objectives and communication opportunities that drive impact.
• A creative storyteller who translates complexity into simplicity and brings ideas to life through engaging narratives and communications which drive impact.
• A collaborative partner who builds strong relationships and provides strategic counsel to a range of stakeholders.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Strong in written and spoken English – native or fully fluent.
• Experience in prioritization and managing multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with creativity, asset creation and content management.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic communications with: strategic planning, product/innovation communications, stakeholder engagement, and media relations.
• A strong collaborator, skilled in strengthening relationships with business and communications partners at the regional and country level, and agency management.
• Confident in using data and analytics to inform communications activities and strategy.
• Bonus: experience in operating in a highly matrixed, global organization.

Strategy development and implementation

• Develop and deliver integrated communications strategies aligned with business priorities.
• Support the implementation in priority geographies in coordination with country communicators and business partners.
• Collaborate closely and provide strategic communications guidance to Regional Business Unit Leaders.
• Shape the EMEA editorial calendar aligned to business priorities.
• Support on the management of crises and issues management as per the company’s guidelines.

Content creation

• Use a mix of communications channels (paid, earned and owned) and tactics to tell compelling stories that reach target audiences and drive impact.
• Bring a strong understanding of communications trends and insights to inform approaches and increase outcomes.
• Manage third parties, including agencies and vendors.

Communications Operations

• Act as a brand custodian, ensuring alignment to brand guidelines across all communications and champion the brand transformation.
• Contribute to ongoing analytics and reporting for EMEA communications and identify areas of opportunity.
• Manage the copy review process for in-scope communications.