Senior Director, Global Hematology Communication and Public Affairs

Senior Director, Hematology Communications & Public Affairs The Senior Director is accountable for shaping and leading the global communications and public affairs strategy for Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine’s Hematology portfolio. Reporting to the Vice President, Oncology Communications & Public Affairs, the role ensures clear, consistent, and credible positioning across science, access, policy, and value, supporting both near‑term commercial priorities and long‑term portfolio growth. Key Responsibilities Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive global communications strategy for the Hematology portfolio, aligned with Innovative Medicine business priorities and enterprise standards. Serve as primary strategic communications advisor to Hematology franchise leadership, providing counsel on external positioning, risk assessment, and stakeholder engagement. Shape the global narrative for Hematology across disease areas, products, pipeline assets, and scientific platforms, ensuring clarity, consistency, and differentiation. Oversee communications strategy for priority launches, major data readouts, lifecycle milestones, and key growth brands, in close partnership with local market leads, Launch Communications and Performance Accelerator teams. Partner with Public Affairs to drive market‑shaping, policy, and advocacy strategies that enable access and improve the operating environment for Hematology. Guide integrated communications planning across media, issues management, scientific congresses, campaigns, and executive visibility. Align with regional and market communications leaders to ensure global strategy is effectively adapted, shaped and executed locally, particularly in Top 10 markets. Anticipate, assess, and manage issues and reputational risks affecting the Hematology portfolio, working in close coordination with Enterprise and regional teams. Build and sustain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including media, scientific experts, advocacy organizations, and policy influencers. Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing Hematology communications team, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement. Contribute as a senior leader within the Innovative Medicine Communications & Public Affairs organization, elevating standards, capabilities, and impact across therapeutic areas. Education & Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Policy, Life Sciences, or related field preferred. Minimum of 15 years of professional experience in communications, public affairs, or related external engagement roles. Significant experience leading communications for complex, global pharmaceutical portfolios or therapeutic areas. Demonstrated ability to operate as a trusted advisor to senior business and scientific leaders. Deep understanding of the biopharmaceutical environment, including commercialization, access, policy, and reputational dynamics. Proven experience in issues and crisis management in a highly regulated environment. Strong strategic thinking, executive presence, and influencing skills in matrixed organizations. Experience leading and developing high‑performing global teams. Ability to integrate enterprise, regional, and market perspectives into cohesive strategies. Preferred Experience in Oncology or adjacent specialty disease areas. Experience working closely with Public Affairs, Market Access, and Government Affairs partners. Global experience across multiple regions and markets. Other Up to 25–30% travel, domestic and international. Salary The anticipated base pay range for this position is $178,000.00 – $307,050.00. Benefits Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year. Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year (48 hours for employees residing in Colorado; 56 hours for those residing in Washington). Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – 13 days per calendar year. Work, Personal and Family Time – up to 40 hours per calendar year. Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of birth/adoption/foster care of a child. Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member; 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year. Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52‑week rolling period. Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year. Military Spouse Time‑Off – 80 hours per calendar year. Participation in consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). Eligibility for company’s long‑term incentive program. Equal Employment Opportunity Johnson & 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. Disability Accommodation If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants may contact us via and internal employees can contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource. #J-18808-Ljbffr Johnson & Johnson