Director, Global TA Communications – Public Affairs Operations

Johnson & Johnson

. Develop Communities of Practice for shared learning, collaboration and excellence across Therapeutic Areas .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $154,000 - $265,650 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing Communities of Practice, facilitating collaboration across Therapeutic Areas, and implementing effective governance and capability-building programs. Proficient in managing complex communications strategies and leveraging AI tools to enhance organizational effectiveness.

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Communications StrategyPublic AffairsOrganizational EffectivenessStakeholder EngagementGovernance Models

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Hard Skills

Business OperationsCapability BuildingKPI SettingImpact MeasurementFinancial ReportingChange ManagementPerformance TrackingPlaybook DevelopmentTransformation PlanningDigital Collaboration

Soft Skills

Facilitation SkillsExecutive CommunicationStorytelling SkillsJudgment and DiscretionCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Knowledge ManagementAI ToolsCentralized Content SystemsDigital Collaboration ToolsSelf-Service Models

Industry Keywords

HealthcareRegulated IndustryTherapeutic AreaMarket AccessCorporate Affairs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop Communities of Practice for shared learning, collaboration and excellence across Therapeutic Areas
Enable consistent approaches to launches, growth brands, disease areas and business-critical moments
Define common standards and quality benchmarks for launch plans, message frameworks, issues preparedness and business planning
Create visibility into shared priorities and cross-Therapeutic Area collaboration opportunities
Capture and scale best practices into repeatable models and shared knowledge assets
Identify barriers to connection and knowledge sharing and build solutions with leaders
Partner with the global HUB to leverage shared digital/social, media and issues, measurement, executive/internal communications, portfolio communications and Public Affairs capabilities
Deliver centralized tools, playbooks, templates, approved messaging and AI-ready resources with Knowledge Management partners
Simplify workflows and connect expertise across teams
Lead governance, tools and processes across global Therapeutic Area CPA teams
Coordinate business planning, prioritization, performance tracking and annual operating calendars
Lead KPI setting, impact measurement and weekly and quarterly reporting
Consolidate regional and market CPA insights to inform Therapeutic Area priorities and Results & Operations initiatives
Support Therapeutic Area Vice Presidents with leadership routines, agendas, meeting facilitation and action tracking
Coordinate talent and capability-building priorities focused on CommTech, AI, measurement and ways of working
Enable engagement through offsites, workshops, team updates, listening, Credo action planning and culture-building
Manage budget planning, tracking and financial reporting
Lead external vendor governance and optimization

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
Advanced degree preferred in Communications, Public Affairs, Business, Organizational Effectiveness, Change Management, Healthcare, Public Policy or a related field
Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in communications, public affairs, organizational effectiveness, change management, business operations, capability building or related disciplines
Experience working in complex, global, matrixed organizations with multiple senior stakeholders
Strong understanding of communications and public affairs strategy
Ability to translate transformation priorities into practical plans and measurable outcomes
Experience partnering with senior leaders to align priorities, clarify roles and responsibilities, and improve organizational effectiveness
Ability to build collaboration across global, regional and local teams
Strong facilitation, executive communication, stakeholder engagement and storytelling skills
Ability to identify organizational friction, simplify complexity and drive adoption of new ways of working
Ability to rapidly learn, evaluate, and adopt new AI tools and ways of working
Experience supporting Communities of Practice, governance models, playbooks, capability-building programs or enterprise-wide adoption efforts
Strong judgment, discretion and ability to operate effectively in sensitive, evolving or confidential environments
Healthcare or highly regulated industry experience preferred
Experience across Therapeutic Area, commercial, market access, medical affairs, policy, public affairs or corporate affairs teams preferred
Familiarity with knowledge management, AI-enabled workflows, digital collaboration tools, centralized content systems or self-service models preferred
Experience strengthening priority-market collaboration or scaling shared capabilities preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Consolidated retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
Long-term incentive program
Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year; 48 hours for Colorado employees; 56 hours for Washington employees
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
Hybrid work arrangement
Up to 20% travel may be required