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Senior Director, Communication & Public Affairs, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, Japan
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Full-time
bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
Posted 2d ago
Apply by Aug 17
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Senior Director leads communication and public affairs strategies for Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine in Japan, serving as a key member of the Management Committee. They are responsible for driving operational excellence, managing external partnerships, and providing strategic counsel to senior leadership to accelerate business growth and patient access.
Requirements
Candidates must possess 15-20 years of experience in public affairs and media relations, with a preference for background in the healthcare industry. Fluency in both Japanese and English is mandatory, alongside proven leadership skills and the ability to navigate complex organizational structures.
Full job description
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 jnj.com.
As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.
The Senior Director, Japan Communication & Public Affairs, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is a senior market leadership role, responsible for leading our communication and public affairs strategies for Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine Asia Pacific’s largest market - Japan. The role directly reports to the VP, Communication & Public Affairs for Johnson & Johnson Asia Pacific and its primary business partner is the President of Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine Japan. Leading a dynamic team of 4 professionals, the role is a key member of Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine Japan’s Management Committee (MC) and a core leader on the Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine AP Communication & Public Affairs (C&PA) Leadership Team.
The role will:
Lead the Communication & Public Affairs team in Japan to deliver for our business and for patients
Lead the team to operational excellence across therapeutic area communication and corporate communication, with a strong emphasis on public affairs
Flawless and creatively execute global strategies across our core areas of focus
Implement highly competitive and best-practice communication and public affairs programs that lead the industry
Coach, drive, lead and inspire the teams to develop cutting-edge communication and public affairs campaigns that accelerate business growth and patient access to our medicines
Lead the development and pull through of globally co-created strategies that prepare the market environment for future innovative pipeline solutions and actively advocate for a sustainable policy environment
Lead the scientific and medical community communication efforts to increase understanding of our R&D and innovation investment in Japan
Create, lead and nurture a unified and high-performing team
Attract and retain market leading talent with regional and global career pathways
Deeply understand the needs of our business partners and ensure our team is working closely to meet them
Actively scan for and bring-in market best practices to elevate the skills and capabilities of the team
Effectively leverage global performance metrics and measurement tools, approaches, and systems to drive insights and performance
Manage and lead a network of external partners, such as public relations agencies, to deliver results for our business
Closely oversee budgets to ensure optimum resourcing for success
Develop systems and process to ensure strong and appropriate compliance across all elements of our work
Provide senior-level counsel, insights and guidance to the President, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine Japan
Provide the President, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine Japan with strong strategic counsel and act as an engaged thought partner
Have a deep understanding of our therapeutic areas, the science and the strategy to provide broad, relevant counsel to our business leaders
Represent the Communication & Public Affairs function directly on the Japan Leadership Team and actively guide their conversations and deliberations on topics concerning our reputation and positioning both in the market and internally
Counsel our senior leaders on change management as we prepare our organization to lead our industry in a new era of medicine
Lead our approach on key sensitive issues and in times of crisis – provide valued counsel to our leadership
Provide strong counsel to the Vice President, Communication & Public Affairs, Asia Pacific and other global Communication leaders on topics related to Japan, ensuring accurate insights are shared and appropriate support is delivered
Represent and champion our business with external and internal stakeholders, positioning Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine as the leading pharmaceutical innovator in Japan (as one of the top 4 pharmaceutical companies in the market)
Build and manage an active network of media and thought leadership stakeholders to engage on key topics of relevance for our business
Partner closely with the Government Affairs and Market Access teams to actively shape our external operating environment
Develop and build strong relationships with key patient groups and social media influencers
Engage with key trade associations (e.g. PhRMA, EFPIA, JPMA, ACCJ) and NGOs to shape our overall industry positioning
Serve as key media liaison in Japan – both with traditional outlets and social and digital media outlets
Work closely with Business Unit leaders and other members of the Leadership Team in Japan to provide strategic counsel on their self-driven strategies to engage and inspire our team
Drive outcomes by bringing a globally aligned measurement focused approach to organizational communication, incorporating relevant metrics that are indicators of employee engagement
Partner closely with regional and global centers of C&PA expertise to ensure full enterprise alignment
Serve as lead media spokesperson on major issues in Japan
Actively represent Japan and engage with regional and global teams across Johnson & Johnson and around the world
Serve as an active and engaged member of the Asia Pacific Communication & Public Affairs Leadership Team – building a strong function across the region
Promote the development and movement of talent across the region – building future regional leaders from Japan
Work across sector lines in Japan to communicate powerfully as one Johnson & Johnson voice at key external and internal opportunities
Deliver key regional capability building and best practice sharing initiatives
Represent Asia Pacific at global forums and on global projects as required
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree and above; advanced degree preferred
15-20 years working experience in public affairs and media relations
Healthcare industry and/or policy making environment experience preferred
Proactive attitude to identify and address opportunities
Strategic thinker with ability to develop robust strategies to grow and accelerate our ability to share news and stories about the company
Flawless Japanese and English written, verbal and visual communication skills is a must
Strong connections with top-tier Japanese media outlets
Experience leading teams across cultures
Exceptional communication and coordination skills in a complex organization with proven success navigating among multiple stakeholders
Demonstrated project management skills and the ability to independently manage multiple projects simultaneously across geographies and time zones
Proven team leadership skills
Cross-cultural leadership capabilities
Ability to balance short- and long-term priorities
At Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, we innovate with purpose, to lead where medicine is going. The experiences of patients around the world inform and inspire our science-based innovations, which continue to change and save lives. Applying rigorous science with compassion, we confidently address the most complex diseases of our time and develop the potential medicines of tomorrow. We are continuously working to develop treatments, aspiring to find cures, pioneering the path from lab to life, and championing patients every step of the way. https://bit.ly/3reuMvK
Health CareBiotechnologyMedicalManufacturingPharmaceutical
At Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, we innovate with purpose, to lead where medicine is going. The experiences of patients around the world inform and inspire our science-based innovations, which continue to change and save lives. Applying rigorous science with compassion, we confidently address the most complex diseases of our time and develop the potential medicines of tomorrow. We are continuously working to develop treatments, aspiring to find cures, pioneering the path from lab to life, and championing patients every step of the way. https://bit.ly/3reuMvK
Health CareBiotechnologyMedicalManufacturingPharmaceutical