Senior Manager, Product/Pipeline Communications, Trauma

Johnson & Johnson

. Develop communications strategies informed by customer insights, market dynamics, competitive intelligence and business priorities for the Trauma portfolio .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $122,000 - $212,750 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing comprehensive communications strategies for the Trauma portfolio, leveraging customer insights and market dynamics. Proven ability to lead integrated communications across various channels while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.

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Communications Strategy DevelopmentIntegrated External CommunicationsMedia RelationsProject ManagementStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

CommunicationsMarketing CommunicationsCorporate CommunicationsProduct CommunicationsContent DevelopmentPerformance Metrics AnalysisDigital CommunicationsSocial Media StrategyRegulatory ComplianceHealthcare Communications

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationPresentation SkillsCross-Functional CollaborationIndependence

Tools & Technologies

AI-Enabled SearchContent OptimizationDigital Discovery

Industry Keywords

Medical DevicesLife SciencesHealthcareGlobal Healthcare Product LaunchDemand Generation Campaigns

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop communications strategies informed by customer insights, market dynamics, competitive intelligence and business priorities for the Trauma portfolio
Partner with Marketing, R&D, Medical Affairs, Regulatory and Commercial stakeholders to implement high-impact activations, clear narratives and pipeline storytelling
Lead integrated communications across earned, owned, shared and paid channels
Develop media strategy, digital and social activations, executive thought leadership and customer-facing content
Ensure communications are accurate, consistent and compliant with internal policies, regulatory requirements and industry standards
Manage agency partners and external vendors to deliver communications activations on time and within budget
Support executive and leadership communications related to Trauma product innovation and pipeline milestones
Analyze performance metrics and stakeholder feedback to improve communication effectiveness and impact
Lead communications planning for product milestones, congresses and other customer engagement moments
Translate portfolio priorities, clinical evidence and customer insights into communications that strengthen reputation, support product adoption and contribute to business growth

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Business, Life Sciences, or a related field
Minimum 8–10 years of progressive experience in communications, marketing communications, or corporate communications, preferably within medical devices, healthcare, or life sciences
Proven experience leading product and/or pipeline communications for complex portfolios
Strong ability to translate technical and clinical concepts into clear, compelling messaging
Demonstrated success working in highly matrixed, cross-functional environments with a high degree of independence, speed and accountability
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
Experience managing agencies, vendors, and multiple projects simultaneously
English required
Ability to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally
Master’s degree preferred
Experience supporting medical device portfolios preferred
Experience leading integrated external communications, including earned, owned, shared and paid channels preferred
Strong understanding of media relations, digital and social communications preferred
Familiarity with global healthcare product launch processes, demand generation campaigns, and brand narratives preferred
Experience with surgeon, HCP or KOL engagement preferred
Familiarity with AI-enabled search, content optimization and modern digital discovery preferred
Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements impacting healthcare communications preferred
Experience with executive-level communications and leadership messaging preferred
No certifications required

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
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
Medical, dental, vision and other benefits as provided for in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (where applicable)
Inclusive interview-process accommodations