Director, Financial & BD Communications

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world.  We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual.  At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. Job Function: Communications & Corporate/External Affairs Job Sub Function: External Communications Job Category: Professional All Job Posting Locations: New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America Job Description: We are searching for the best talent to join our team as the Director, External Affairs, Financial & Business Development Communications located in our New Brunswick, NJ office. This role will lead integrated external engagement strategies that advance ,   protect   and defend   the company’s reputation, support enterprise priorities, and enable business growth.   This role will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, driving proactive and reactive communications   for J&J MedTech . The Director will lead   the J&J MedTech External Affairs team with direct responsibility for   proactive earned media strategy and management of key reputational issues. The y   will also lead   communications strategy for financial milestones, business development activities—including acquisitions and divestitures—ensuring alignment with enterprise messaging and governance standards.   The position   operates   in a complex, global environment and requires   media relations experience,   strong business insight, executive presence, and the ability to translate complex topics into clear, compelling narratives for diverse audiences.

Media Relations & External Engagement   Shape and implement media engagement strategies across business, financial, and trade media   Lead proactive storytelling to strengthen Johnson & Johnson MedTech’s reputation as an innovator and trusted partner   Build and   maintain   relationships with key journalists and external partners   Oversee development of press materials, messaging, and external content   Ensure alignment across Communications, Investor Relations, Public Affairs, Legal, and other functions   Shape strategic narratives tied to business performance, innovation, and portfolio transformation   Issues Management & Reputation Protection   Lead cross-functional coordination on emerging issues and reputational risks   Develop and deploy holding statements, reactive messaging, and stakeholder communications   Ensure readiness through governance frameworks, SOPs, and issues management processes   Partner with Legal, Regulatory, and Public Affairs on sensitive or high-risk topics   Financial Communications   Partner with Investor Relations to manage   communications for key financial landmarks, including earnings and Enterprise Business Review   Translate complex financial and operational performance into clear, compelling messaging for investors and media   Partner closely with Investor Relations and Finance leadership to ensure message consistency and regulatory alignment   Business Development Communications (M&A)   Lead communications strategy for   material   acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic partnerships   Develop messaging frameworks, stakeholder communications, and executive positioning for high-profile transactions   Partner with Legal and Regulatory teams to ensure