Senior Director, Global Immunology Communications – Public Affairs

Johnson & Johnson

. Lead development and execution of a comprehensive global communications and public affairs strategy for key Immunology portfolio products .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $178,000 - $307,050 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing global communications strategies within the biopharmaceutical landscape, with a focus on Immunology and complex therapeutic areas. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and manage strategic communications across diverse stakeholder audiences.

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Global Communications Strategy DevelopmentBiopharmaceutical Landscape ExpertiseCrisis Communication ManagementStakeholder EngagementTeam Leadership and Development

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Hard Skills

Strategic CommunicationsScientific CommunicationsRegulatory-Sensitive CommunicationsIntegrated Communications PlanningIssue ManagementMarket Access StrategyCommercialization StrategyData CommunicationPatient Advocacy CommunicationAI Tools Adoption

Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingBusiness AcumenExecutive PresenceRelationship BuildingMentoring

Industry Keywords

ImmunologyAutoimmune DiseasesPublic AffairsCorporate AffairsHealthcare InfluencersScientific CongressesRegulatory AchievementsGlobal LaunchesTherapeutic AreasPatient Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead development and execution of a comprehensive global communications and public affairs strategy for key Immunology portfolio products
Serve as primary strategic communications advisor to Immunology franchise leadership
Shape and advance the global Immunology narrative across disease areas, marketed products, pipeline assets and scientific platforms
Develop communications strategies for growth brands, priority launches, clinical and scientific milestones, regulatory achievements and lifecycle opportunities
Partner with R&D, Medical Affairs and Commercial leaders to communicate scientific innovation, unmet need and patient outcomes
Lead integrated communications planning across earned media, scientific congresses, data communications, patient advocacy, executive visibility and digital channels
Partner with Public Affairs, Market Access and Government Affairs colleagues on policy, reimbursement, healthcare-system and market-shaping initiatives
Align with regional and market communications leaders to translate and execute global strategies across key markets
Anticipate, assess and manage issues and reputational risks
Build and sustain relationships with scientific leaders, patient advocacy organizations, policymakers, media and healthcare influencers
Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing communications team
Contribute to capabilities, best practices and organizational impact across therapeutic areas

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 12 years of experience in communications, public affairs, corporate affairs or related external engagement roles
Significant experience leading communications for complex, global pharmaceutical portfolios, franchises or therapeutic areas
Demonstrated success partnering with senior commercial, medical and R&D leaders in a highly matrixed environment
Deep understanding of the biopharmaceutical landscape, including scientific communications, commercialization, policy, access and corporate reputation
Proven experience managing complex issues, regulatory-sensitive communications and crisis situations
Strong strategic thinking, business acumen and executive presence
Ability to align enterprise, regional and local perspectives into integrated communications strategies
Demonstrated ability to rapidly learn, evaluate, and adopt new AI tools and ways of working
Experience leading and developing high-performing global teams
Up to 25-30% domestic and international travel
Preferred: Experience in Immunology, inflammation, autoimmune diseases or other specialty therapeutic areas
Preferred: Experience supporting global launches and late-stage pipeline assets
Preferred: Experience working closely with Public Affairs, Market Access, Government Affairs and Patient Engagement functions
Preferred: Global experience across multiple regions and markets
Preferred: Experience communicating complex scientific and clinical data to diverse stakeholder audiences

Benefits

Comp & perks

Retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
Long-term incentive program
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick 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 year
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 period10 days
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
Inclusive interview process and accommodation support