Communications Lead

Communications Lead

Location: Remote, Ireland. Will require occasional travel to various locations including Limerick and Cork, roughly every 2-3 weeks with prior notice

Duration: 14 months, maternity cover starting October 1st

Hours: 39 per week, normal working hours

Imagine your next project as a Communications Lead, working at the forefront of cutting edge work and technology with one of the leading Pharmaceutical companies in the world!

roles and responsibilities

• Responsible for leading the planning and implementation of all external communications activities for Johnson & Johnson Campus Ireland providing strategic counsel and partnership to Site Leads. 

• Responsible for developing and implementing a corporate communications strategy that grows Johnson & Johnson’s reputation in Ireland, leveraging corporate initiatives, assets and stakeholder partnerships where appropriate.

• Identifies and harnesses opportunities to position Johnson & Johnson as a thought leader in areas aligned to the Campus Ireland Strategy.  

• Ensuring close alignment with Campus Ireland Strategy team, Campus Ireland Leadership team, EMEA and Global Communication teams to ensure communication strategies fully align with business needs.  

• Responsible for Crisis and Issues Management communications for the Campus Ireland 

• Acting as first point of contact with media for enquiries relating to Johnson & Johnson Campus Ireland communications and working closely with the PR agency.

• Ensure that oversight and communications expertise are provided during external events e.g. speaking opportunities for J&J leaders in Ireland, stakeholder outreach engagements e.g. trade associations, government officials etc. 

• Build a strong understanding of J&J operations, capabilities and key strategic focus areas in Ireland to anticipate and respond to external events and to identify communications opportunities. 

• Build excellent relationships with external partners involved in supporting Campus Ireland external communications. 

• Provide regular status updates to Director of Strategy, J&J Campus Ireland.

• Benchmark activity with appropriate metrics, KPIs and evaluate success as appropriate.

• Management of the Campus Ireland communications budget.

• Internal Communications 

• Provide communications planning and delivery to support internal programmes; corporate initiatives, HR, D&I, CSR and wider cross-Campus communications.

• Chair Campus Ireland Internal Communications Forum.

• Strategic support and counsel to Site Communication teams. Communications support on key projects. 

• Establish and foster good working relationships with the UK, EMEA, global and J&J cross-sector communications network.

• Benchmark activity with appropriate metrics and evaluate success.

how to succeed

• At least 8 years’ experience working in communications – agency; for a large corporate or public sector, preferably in healthcare. 

• Degree level or equivalent qualification in communications or a related discipline. 

• Strong technical competencies relevant to communications including devising strategies, accompanied by strong writing and verbal communications skills. 

• Management of PR agencies and other external vendors.  

• Experience of project management and managing budgets effectively.

• Ability to translate complex scientific data into communications materials.

• Issues management:  Ability to identify and mitigate reputational risk in relation to communications activity.

• Experience of planning and delivering internal and external events.

• Knowledge of new models of internal communication, including digital and strategic engagement.

• Experience of social media channels, digital landscape and strategic external social media engagement.

• Experience in benchmarking results and setting appropriate evaluation metrics.

• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels in the business. 

• Demonstrate sensitivity and tact when dealing with confidential/sensitive information

• Familiarity or experience working in large, complex corporate environments.

• Experience of working in the pharmaceutical/med tech/healthcare sector though not essential, is highly desirable.

details

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run for a 14 month duration (maternity leave cover). This role is remote with occasional travel to various locations including Cork and Limerick

you are welcome here

J&J is working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.

about Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine

Patients inform and inspire our science-based innovations, which continue to change and save lives. Applying rigorous science and compassion, we confidently address some of the most complex diseases of our time and unlock the potential medicines of tomorrow.

Our diverse portfolio spans multiple therapeutic areas — Oncology, Immunology, Neuroscience, Cardiovascular, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Retina.

We are continuously working to develop treatments, aspiring to find cures, pioneering the path from lab to life, and championing patients every step of the way.

Janssen UK: https://www.janssen.com/uk/

Janssen Ireland: https://www.janssen.com/ireland/

application process

We are looking to process the first round of applications within the next 2 working days.

We do not accept applications via email. The pay rate for this role will depend on how you are paid. PAYE, LTD & Umbrella options are available. 

questions

If you would like some additional information about the role please contact: simone.strong@randstadsourceright.co.uk

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.

We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences. That is why we are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”.