Senior Director, Commercial & Marketing Communications, Orthopedics at Johnson & Johnson

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.comAs 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.Job Function: Communications & Corporate/External AffairsJob Sub Function: Multi-Family Communications & Corporate/External AffairsJob Category:People LeaderAll Job Posting Locations:New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America, Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaJob Description:Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.About DePuy SynthesDePuy Synthes is a global leader in orthopaedics, advancing patient care through innovative solutions across joint reconstruction, trauma, spine, sports medicine, and enabling surgical technologies. As DePuy Synthes separates from Johnson & Johnson to become the world’s largest, most comprehensive orthopaedics-focused company—the organization is focused on accelerating growth across its commercial platforms and further strengthening engagement with surgeons, healthcare professionals, and customers worldwide.The Senior Director, DePuy Synthes Commercial & Marketing Communications is a senior leader within the DePuy Synthes Global Corporate Affairs organization, serving as a member of the Global Corporate Affairs Leadership Team.This role provides dedicated communications leadership for DePuy Synthes’ global commercial platforms, including joints, trauma, spine, sports medicine, and enabling technologies. The Senior Director is a close partner to global platform leaders, accountable for aligning communications strategy to commercial priorities, advancing new product introductions (NPI), and leading customer engagement objectives.With emphasis on approved product communications, launch excellence, and customer engagement, the role ensures product innovation, clinical evidence, and platform strategy are translated into clear, compelling, and compliant communications that support adoption and growth.The Impact You’ll HaveAccelerate growth across DePuy Synthes’ core platforms by strengthening how products and innovation are communicated to surgeons and customersElevate NPI execution through disciplined, differentiated product launch communicationsEnhance customer engagement at major congresses and medical meetings through cohesive, high-quality communications experiencesHelp build and mature DePuy Synthes’ standalone commercial communications capabilities during a period of business transformationKey ResponsibilitiesLead global commercial and marketing communications strategy in support of DePuy Synthes’ priority platforms, including joints, trauma, spine, sports medicine, and enabling technologiesOversee integrated commercial communications across owned, earned, and shared channels, including digital, social, events, and marketing enablement toolsPartner closely with Marketing and global platform leaders to shape product positioning, messaging, and launch strategyOwn communications strategy and execution for new product introductions (NPI) including approved messaging and integrated activation plansLead communications planning for major congresses, medical meetings, and customer engagement moments, ensuring strong alignment across product, platform, and brand storytellingEnsure communications are accurate, compliant, and aligned with regulatory, legal, and medical requirementsCollaborate with brand, corporate, media, and internal communications partners to ensure cohesion across the broader communications ecosystemBuild, lead, and develop a high-performing commercial communications team with strong product and customer engagement expertiseEstablish clear performance metrics to assess effectiveness of launches, congress engagement, and commercial communications impactQualifications & ExperienceBachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred12+ years of experience in communications, marketing, or related disciplines, with significant experience supporting commercial organizationsDeep experience in media and public relations, public affairs, digital communications, internal communications, and issues managementDemonstrated success partnering with senior business leaders in P&L-driven environmentsDeep expertise in product, platform, or pipeline communications, including NPI and lifecycle product supportStrong understanding of congress strategy, medical meetings, and healthcare customer engagement modelsExperience operating in regulated industries such as medical technology or life sciencesProven ability to lead teams and influence at the executive level in matrixed organizationsStrategic, adaptable leader with strong executional rigorJohnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.Johnson and Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center ([email protected]) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.#DePuySynthesCareersRequired Skills:Preferred Skills:Agile Decision Making, Branding, Brand Reputation Management, Channel Management, Communications Measurement, Corporate Communications Strategy, Corporate Management, Creating Purpose, Cultural Communications, Developing Others, Inclusive Leadership, Integrated Marketing Communications, Leadership, Mentorship, Presentation Design, Relationship Building, Risk Assessments, Stakeholder EngagementThe anticipated base pay range for this position is :$178,000.00 - $307,050.00Additional Description for Pay Transparency:Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:Vacation –120 hoursSick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar yearHoliday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar yearWork, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar yearParental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a childBereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar yearCaregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 daysVolunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar yearMilitary Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar yearFor additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefitsSummaryLocation: Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America; New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America; West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America; Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of AmericaType: Full time