About this opportunity
Original employer descriptionAt 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:
Non-Standard
Job Sub Function:
Fixed Term Employee
Job Category:
Non-Standard
All Job Posting Locations:
Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Job Description:
This is a one-year fixed-term role
RESPONSIBILITIES/PRINCIPAL DUTIES:
IPN (Immunology, PAH and Neuroscience) Communication & Public Affairs, Janssen Japan is an important leadership role in our Japan Pharmaceutical Communication & Public Affairs (CPA) team responsible for our end-to-end communication strategy for our IPN Business Unit. The role reports directly to the Senior Director, Communication & Public Affairs, Janssen Japan and directly supports the Vice President, IPN, Japan. A key member of the IPN Business Unit Leadership team, the role will drive strategies supporting our in-line, market leading medicines as well as preparing for the next wave of innovative solutions.
The role will:
Identify and develop strategies to drive employee engagement and support key change management initiatives across the business unit, working closely with the Senior Manager, Employee Engagement & Executive Communication, Janssen Japan to execute these plans.
Deeply understand the sentiment and perspectives of team members at all levels across the business unit, to develop insight led approaches to drive enhanced engagement.
Execute select, focused efforts to address opportunities to build a more engaged team, in close partnership with the Janssen Employee Engagement team.
Drive outcomes by bringing a measurement focused approach to organizational communication, incorporating relevant metrics that are indicators of employee engagement.
Partner closely with Janssen Employee Engagement, Enterprise C&PA, regional C&PA, HR, and others to ensure seamless integration of Janssen corporate employee communication and Enterprise Employee communication.
Lead change management within the business unit to ensure smooth transition to and enthusiastic uptake of a business culture which embraces our Mikibichi culture.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and above; advanced degree preferred
- 8-10 years working experience in business aligned, growth driving communication roles
- Healthcare industry and/or policy making environment experience preferred
- Proactive attitude to identify and address opportunities
- Strategic thinker with ability to develop robust strategies to engage patients, clinicians and relevant third party stakeholders
Flawless Japanese written, verbal and visual communication skills are essential
High-level English written, verbal and visual communication skills is strongly preferred
Strong understanding of Japanese media and experience engaging directly with journalists
Exceptional communication and coordination skills in a complex organization with proven success navigating among multiple stakeholders
Demonstrated project management skills and the ability to independently manage multiple projects simultaneously across geographies and time zones
Ability to balance short- and long-term priorities
Budget and agency management experience
Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Brand Reputation Management, Communications Measurement, Copy Editing, Corporate Communications Management, Corporate Communications Strategy, Corporate Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Cultural Competence, External Communication, Market Research, Media Relations, Process Improvements, Relationship Building, Social Awareness, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Thinking, Technical Credibility