Senior Director, Corporate Communications – Orthopedics

Johnson & Johnson

. Develop and lead DePuy Synthes’ global corporate communications strategy .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRaynham • New Jersey • United StatesSenior💰 $178,000 - $307,050 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and leading corporate communications strategies, advising executive leadership, and managing internal and external communications in regulated environments. Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams while ensuring alignment with organizational values and compliance.

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Corporate Communications StrategyStakeholder EngagementCrisis CommunicationsTeam LeadershipMedia Relations

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Hard Skills

Corporate CommunicationsPublic RelationsChange CommunicationsMessaging AccuracyReputational Risk ManagementEnterprise-Level Communication StrategiesHealthcare Industry ExperienceRegulated Environment ExperienceCorporate TransformationsCross-Cultural Collaboration

Soft Skills

Advising Executive LeadershipStakeholder ManagementEmployee EngagementChange AdoptionCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Digital Communication PlatformsEmployee Communication Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in CommunicationsMaster’s Degree or MBA

Industry Keywords

HealthcareMedical DevicesPharmaceuticalsCorporate AnnouncementsThought Leadership

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and lead DePuy Synthes’ global corporate communications strategy
Advise executive leadership on messaging, stakeholder engagement, and reputational risk
Oversee internal communications to drive employee engagement, change adoption, and alignment with company priorities and values
Lead external communications, including corporate announcements, media relations, executive communications, and thought leadership
Manage crisis and issues communications
Collaborate with Legal, HR, Regulatory, Marketing, and business leaders to ensure messaging accuracy and compliance
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing communications team
Manage agency partnerships as needed
Ensure communications align with Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and leadership expectations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field (required)
Typically requires 12+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications, public relations, or related fields, with significant leadership responsibility
Proven experience leading enterprise-level communication strategies in a complex, regulated environment
Demonstrated success advising senior and executive leadership
Strong experience managing internal and external communications, including media relations and change communications
Experience leading and developing high-performing teams
English language proficiency required
Ability to travel up to approximately 20%, domestic and occasional international
Experience in healthcare, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or other highly regulated industries (preferred)
Experience supporting corporate transformations, mergers, separations, or large-scale change initiatives (preferred)
Global communications experience and cross-cultural collaboration (preferred)
Strong stakeholder management and crisis communications expertise (preferred)
Familiarity with digital and employee communication platforms (preferred)
Master’s degree or MBA (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; employees residing in Colorado – 48 hours; employees residing in Washington – 56 hours
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 the 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