Senior Director, Global Hematology Communication and Public Affairs

Johnson & Johnson

Senior Director of Global Hematology Communications leading communications and public affairs strategy. Overseeing global communications for Hematology portfolio at Johnson & Johnson.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeRaritan • New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $178,000 - $307,050 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Shape and lead the global communications and public affairs strategy for Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine’s Hematology portfolio
Serve as primary strategic communications advisor to Hematology franchise leadership, providing counsel on external positioning, risk assessment, and stakeholder engagement
Shape the global narrative for Hematology across disease areas, products, pipeline assets, and scientific platforms, ensuring clarity, consistency, and differentiation
Oversee communications strategy for priority launches, major data readouts, lifecycle milestones, and key growth brands
Partner with Public Affairs to drive market‑shaping, policy, and advocacy strategies
Guide integrated communications planning across media, issues management, scientific congresses, campaigns, and executive visibility
Align with regional and market communications leaders to ensure global strategy is effectively adapted, shaped and executed locally
Anticipate, assess, and manage issues and reputational risks affecting the Hematology portfolio
Build and sustain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including media, scientific experts, advocacy organizations, and policy influencers
Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing Hematology communications team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Policy, Life Sciences, or a related field preferred
Minimum of 15 years of professional experience in communications, public affairs, or related external engagement roles
Significant experience leading communications for complex, global pharmaceutical portfolios or therapeutic areas
Demonstrated ability to operate as a trusted advisor to senior business and scientific leaders
Deep understanding of the biopharmaceutical environment, including commercialization, access, policy, and reputational dynamics
Proven experience in issues and crisis management in a highly regulated environment
Strong strategic thinking, executive presence, and influencing skills in matrixed organizations
Experience leading and developing high‑performing global teams
Ability to integrate enterprise, regional, and market perspectives into cohesive strategies
Experience in Oncology or adjacent specialty disease areas preferred
Experience working closely with Public Affairs, Market Access, and Government Affairs partners preferred
Global experience across multiple regions and markets preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

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Hard Skills & Tools

Strategic CommunicationsCrisis ManagementPublic AffairsMarket AccessInfluencing SkillsCommunications PlanningData Readout StrategyLifecycle ManagementScientific CongressesReputational Risk Assessment

Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingExecutive PresenceMentoringRelationship BuildingCollaboration

Certifications

Bachelor’s DegreeAdvanced Degree in Communications or Related Field