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J&J Family of Companies [Communications] Manager Corporate Communications [Janssen] in Tokyo, Japan

[Communications] Manager Corporate Communications [Janssen] - 2406193519W

Description

Purpose of this role:

  • This role will strengthen and expand capabilities in the current external

communications to increase the reputation of Janssen as a pharmaceutical company of

Johnson & Johnson – through leadership platforms, executive communications, issue

management, and cross-sector (Enterprise) initiatives

  • Under the Corporate Communications strategies, with the common goals and in close

alignment with internal communications, this role will also help strengthen the

MICHIBIKI initiatives for Janssen Japan’s external branding

Responsibilities / Principle Duties :

Ensure effective external communications in Japan, helping establish Janssen’s

reputation as a leading innovative pharmaceutical company with a new corporate brand,

an excellent partner of choice and a good employer of choice as well as protect the

company’s reputation from negative business impact. Leverage ties to Johnson &

Johnson and raise corporate brand awareness of Janssen as a pharmaceutical

company of Johnson & Johnson through proactive and strategic media and external

engagements with relevant and influential stakeholders.

Main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Develop comprehensive corporate communications plans aligned with Janssen Japan

business priorities;

  • Develop and manage all communication channels/platforms and media/other

stakeholder activities for Jansen’s reputation such as executive communications,

thought leadership, Corporate branding, CSR, D&I, Our Credo etc.;

  • Proactively build and maintain relationships with key local media, be key point of

contact for media enquiries and requests, and make pitches Janssen stories to key

journalists for positive media coverage;

  • Develop compelling message and content for corporate stories;

  • Drive process harmonization to foster greater levels of efficiency in corporate

communications;

  • Partner with key internal stakeholders to understand specific communication needs

and to solve communication issues;

  • Collaborate with other sector communication teams (Medical Company, Vision

Company and Consumer Company) to deliver our strategies and messages effectively

as Johnson & Johnson;

  • Work closely with global and regional corporate communication teams and leverage

global / regional capabilities;

  • Partner with local PR agencies, advertising agencies and other local vendors to

maximize Janssen’s work;

  • Project and budget management of external vendor support

Qualifications

Qualifications -

Competencies

  • Proactive enthusiastic self-starter with high energy and motivation as well as serious

commitment to hard work and excellence;

  • Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgement and work independently;

  • Results-oriented, eager to win with strategic thinking and capable of tracking

processes to ensure programs are delivered in line with expectations and desired

results;

  • Able to think and analyze logically;

  • Handle highly confidential and sensitive information with appropriate discretion;

  • Able to juggle multiple priorities, take direction and be accountable for delivering in

timely manner;

  • Value a spirit of teamwork;

  • Able to learn from failures or reflections;

  • Able to enjoy working in the complex environments with involvement of multiple

stakeholders and multiple tasking.

  • Be good under pressure

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in Communications and/or

Journalism or Public Relations;

  • Minimum 7 years of experience in communications with focus on

organizational/Corporate communications or related field is preferred;

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in the healthcare industry is preferred;

  • Demonstrated experience of strategic planning, project management, managing

innovative communication channels, providing strategic executive counsel,

communications execution and delivering programs across multiple offices and

locations;

  • Experience working with global or regional teams and demonstrated understanding of

global organization issues with the ability to navigate ambiguous situations;

  • Experience in developing digital communications strategies and execution is preferred

(corporate website, intranet, SNS platforms etc.);

  • Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced and matrix environment;

  • Fluency in Japanese and excellent written and verbal command of English required;

  • Excellent in time/budget/people management;

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office

Primary Location Asia Pacific-Japan-Tokyo-To-Chiyoda

Organization Janssen Pharmaceutical K.K. (7195)

Job Function External Communications

Req ID: 2406193519W

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