Senior Director, US Oncology Communications – Public Affairs

Johnson & Johnson

Senior Director leading U.S. Communications & Public Affairs for Oncology at Johnson & Johnson.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeHorsham • New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $178,000 - $307,050 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic communications and public affairs within the healthcare and biopharmaceutical sectors, with a strong focus on reputation management, stakeholder engagement, and crisis management. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and develop integrated communication strategies that align with business objectives.

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Strategic CommunicationsPublic Affairs ManagementReputation ManagementTeam LeadershipHealthcare Industry Experience

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Hard Skills

Strategic Communications ProgramsCrisis CommunicationsEngagement StrategiesProduct Launch SupportBusiness Development Activities

Soft Skills

Executive CommunicationsRelationship ManagementCollaborationInnovationEmployee Engagement

Tools & Technologies

Digital MediaSocial Media

Industry Keywords

OncologyBiopharmaceuticalsLife SciencesHealthcare EnvironmentPolicy Advocacy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as strategic communications and public affairs counselor to the Presidents of Solid Tumor and Hematology and their respective leadership teams.
Own the development and execution of integrated communications and public affairs strategies supporting the Oncology portfolio, encompassing both Solid Tumor and Hematology businesses.
Coordinate product and franchise communications, including support for key brands, pipeline assets, business development activities, and major launches, ensuring coordinated and impactful engagement across internal and external partners.
Lead U.S. Oncology Public Affairs through direct management of the Director, U.S. Oncology Public Affairs, ensuring alignment of policy, advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and reputation strategies with business objectives.
Partner with Global Corporate Affairs, Global Commercial Strategy Organization, Medical Affairs, Government Affairs, Investor Relations, Legal, Regulatory, Patient Engagement, and other cross-functional teams to drive integrated communications programs that advance business priorities and protect corporate reputation.
Develop and implement strategies that positively influence the external environment, enhancing Johnson & Johnson’s leadership position in oncology and strengthening relationships with patient advocacy organizations, policy team members, healthcare professionals, and key influencers.
Provide leadership for enterprise reputation, issues preparedness, and crisis management activities related to the Oncology business, ensuring proactive planning and effective response strategies.
Guide thought leadership initiatives for senior Oncology leaders in support of the U.S. business, strengthening engagement with employees, customers, media, investors, advocacy organizations, and other critical partners.
Support organizational priorities, foster employee engagement, and reinforce business strategy across the U.S. Oncology organization.
Champion a culture of collaboration, innovation, inclusion, and high performance while leading and developing a talented U.S. Communications & Public Affairs team supporting Oncology.
Serve as a member of the Americas Communications & Public Affairs Leadership Team, helping develop the strategy, capabilities, and strategic direction of the Communications & Public Affairs organization.

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years of experience in communications, public affairs, corporate affairs, public relations, or related fields, with a strong focus on healthcare, biopharmaceuticals, or life sciences.
Proven experience developing and implementing strategic communications programs for complex businesses, brands, or organizations.
Significant experience in reputation management, engagement, and issues and crisis communications.
Proven success leading and developing high-performing teams, including direct people leadership responsibilities.
Strong understanding of the U.S. healthcare environment, including policy, advocacy, access, and patient engagement considerations.
Direct pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare industry experience required; Oncology experience strongly preferred.
Experience supporting product launches, business development activities, or transformational business initiatives.
Outstanding executive communications, strategic counseling, and relationship management skills.
Strong understanding of traditional, digital, and social media landscapes.
Ability to operate effectively in a global organization and influence senior partners across functions.
Bachelors degree in Communications, Public Relations, Business, Liberal Arts, or related subject area required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
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