Communications Manager, Surgery EMEA

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.

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Job Function:

Communications & Corporate/External Affairs

Job Sub Function:

Multi-Family Communications & Corporate/External Affairs

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Description:

We are looking for a new communications Manager, Surgery, EMEA to join our team.

The Communications Manager, Surgery, EMEA role will be a key member of a dedicated Surgery BU CPA team to help execute an integrated communications strategy across EMEA.

This role will suit an early career communicator who can focus on growth priorities within the region, supporting innovation milestones, strengthening reputation, and engaging key stakeholders across priority markets – using a mix of external, media, internal and digital communications channels to reach key audiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute EMEA communications strategy for the Surgery BU in EMEA, aligned to growth priorities and key milestones. The role will work across all platforms and initiatives in the BU.
• Serve as a communications partner on key business communication initiatives, helping to translate business priorities into clear, compelling campaigns
• Execute integrated communications across media, executive, internal, and digital channels, in partnership with other member of the Surgery EMEA Communications & Public Affairs team
• Responsible for owning channel management (HOME, DLs, newsletter development etc…) connected to Communications initiatives.
• Partner across region and functions (e.g. Legal, Regulatory, Government Affairs and global Media Relations) to align communications activity and approvals
• Work closely with local external agency and freelance relationships to maximize impact and delivery of campaigns
• Use data and insights to continuously improve effectiveness and fully leverage global reports to accelerate execution and learnings

Ways of working

• Operate effectively in a matrixed environment, partnering across business, functional, and regional teams
• Build strong relationships with leaders, Marketing and sources of content for Communications campaigns
• Contribute to a strong, inclusive team culture

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
• Would suit up and coming communications professional with 3+ years of experience in communications, corporate affairs, or public affairs to combine knowhow with delivery.
• Demonstrated experience supporting commercial businesses, preferably in healthcare, medtech, or regulated industries
• Deep knowledge of EMEA region and specific nuances
• Strong writing, storytelling, and communication skills
• Strong IT familiarity and willingness to learn new systems (story posting, distribution channels etc…)

Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s).

Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.

Required Skills:

External Communication, Internal Communications, Project Communications, Stakeholder Management

Preferred Skills:

Agile Decision Making, Branding, Brand Reputation Management, Business Communications, Communications Measurement, Corporate Communications Strategy, Corporate Management, Cultural Communications, Developing Others, Employer Branding, Expectation Management, Inclusive Leadership, Influencer Knowledge, Integrated Marketing Communications, Leadership, Relationship Building, Risk Assessments, Stakeholder Engagement, Team Management