Senior Director, Global Solid Tumor Communications

Johnson & Johnson

Senior Director shaping global communications for Johnson & Johnson's Solid Tumor portfolio. Leading comprehensive communication strategies in the pharmaceutical sector with focus on oncology.

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 Solid Tumor portfolio.
Serve as the most senior communications counselor to Solid Tumor leadership.
Ensure clear, consistent, and credible positioning across science, access, policy, and value.
Drive strategic alignment across global, regional, and market teams.
Work closely with Commercial, R&D, and Enterprise partners to influence the external environment.
Build and sustain strong relationships with external stakeholders.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing Solid Tumor communications team.
Contribute as a senior leader within the Innovative Medicine Communications & Public Affairs organization.

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, preferably in oncology
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 within 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.
Up to 25–30% travel, domestic and international.

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
10 days Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
Eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.

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Hard Skills & Tools

CommunicationsPublic AffairsStrategic ThinkingIssues ManagementCrisis ManagementInfluencing SkillsTeam DevelopmentRegulatory Environment KnowledgeCommercializationPolicy Understanding

Soft Skills

Executive PresenceRelationship BuildingMentoring