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Director, Worldwide Corporate Communications
Johnson & Johnson Family of CompaniesPosted: 05/04/10
Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) division of Ethicon, Inc., part of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies, is currently recruiting for a Director, Worldwide Corporate Communications, located in Irvine, California. ASP has a long track record of designing and delivering innovative sterilization, high-level disinfection and hand hygiene technologies that help prevent potentially serious, often life-threatening healthcare-associated infections. ASP operates in over 160 countries around the world.
The Director of Worldwide Corporate Communications position serves as a strategic counselor to the ASP leadership team and is accountable for developing and implementing multi-stakeholder global communications strategies to drive business results. The Director will promote and protect ASP's reputation and brands; shape external and internal stakeholder messaging; establish relationships with external constituents; guide the company through complex communications issues; and engage employees through creative internal communications strategies. The Director will also serve as the public information officer/company spokesperson and execute all issues management communications. Other responsibilities include: develop, implement and measure the effectiveness of strategic communications programs to support ASP's brands, in conjunction with the Sales and Marketing teams; lead and manage ASP's intranet, external websites and e-media strategies on a global basis, including content and design development; support product/service milestones with a keen understanding of the competitive market environment and create high-visibility outreach strategies using a variety of vehicles such as direct mailers, sales aids, advertising, videos and media relations; oversee ASP's presence at global and major regional conferences; partner with Human Resources on employee communications and engagement strategies, including intranet content, employee meetings, executive messages, video, digital approaches, etc., and be responsible for executive speeches, presentations and communications; enforce corporate and marketing communication policies and procedures, and develop quality systems to streamline the process of ensuring all marketing materials meet healthcare compliance regulations; partner with international affiliates to ensure consistency, effectiveness and timeliness of international communications; work closely with Franchise and Johnson & Johnson communications teams; manage communications team, budget and all outside communications agencies; create tracking tools and share communications best practices. This position requires approximately 20 percent travel both internationally and domestically.
Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree is required, preferably in marketing, communications, or journalism. An MBA or Masters level degree is preferred. A minimum of 10 years of proven experience in developing communications strategies that drive business results in a corporate environment is required. The candidate must have strong experience in a strategic leadership role and issues management in a Corporate Communications department. The candidate also must have been responsible for developing Corporate Communications strategic plans in previous roles. Marketing Communications experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or medical device and diagnostics industry is highly desirable. Global communications experience is required, including development and creation of global corporate messages. Strong strategic and collaboration skills within a matrix organization are required. Must be skilled in media and public relations and have served as company spokesperson. Must be able to translate business strategy into tangible communications strategies. Strong verbal and written skills are required. Must have the ability to multi-task and prioritize. This is a very hands-on position requiring the incumbent to not only be responsible for the strategic direction of the department, its processes and vision, but to participate in all aspects of its growth.
As a valued team member, you’ll receive a competitive salary and great benefits including medical/dental, a 401(k), a pension plan and a comprehensive wellness program. If interested, please apply directly on-line at our web site www.careers.jnj.com noting Req. Code 5367100421. The Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies has a strong commitment to diversity and welcomes applications for all individuals. EOE M/F/D/V
