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 https://www.jnj.com **Job Function:** Communications & Corporate/External Affairs **Job Sub** **Function:** External Communications **Job Category:** People Leader **All Job Posting Locations:** Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand **Job Description:** We are looking for a strong candidate to fill the position of Head of Communication & Public Affairs, Innovative Medicine, Thailand & Vietnam who will be responsible for: + Developing and implementing communication and public affairs strategies to drive share of voice; + Strengthening corporate reputation while building external and internal stakeholder trust and advocacy; + Playing an active role in nurturing an organizational culture grounded in the Johnson & Johnson Credo and the behaviors expected from a best-in-class pharmaceutical company. **RESPONSIBILITIES / PRINCIPAL DUTIES** **­External facing responsibilities** · Partner with the Commercial Director and cross-functional team leaders to develop and implement insight-led and measurable communication & public affairs strategies that are aligned with business priorities. · Identify relevant public policy issues and develop public affairs plans to support market shaping activities. · Connect and strengthen relationships with, and act as liaison to key third-party stakeholders including industry associations and patient organizations locally. · Develop and maintain relationships with key media in SEA, including social media influencers. · Lead issues management communication and other situations that may impact stakeholder trust and company reputation. · Develop messages that are engaging, informative and aligned with stakeholders to support media inquiries. · Partner with the Southeast Asia & India Innovative Medicine Communications Team to drive collective impact for the cluster. **Employee engagement and communication** · Support employee engagement and internal communication to support workplace culture initiatives by developing and executing a comprehensive communication strategy aligned with the company's values and goals. · Together with cross-functional teams, lead the implementation of key internal events and campaigns for people engagement and culture shaping activities. · Act as a trusted advisor among leadership and employees, offering consultation and support on effective communication approaches. **Administrative responsibilities** · Manage agencies, budgets, and timelines for all assigned projects. **REQUIREMENTS** **Education** · Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in communications, journalism, marketing, liberal arts, science, or business. **Experience and functional competencies:** · At least 8 - 12 years of experience in communication or related field, preferably in a pharmaceutical company, NGO, government agency, or public relations agency (relevant disease area experience is a plus). · Demonstrated ability to develop compelling stories with superior written, oral, and visual communication skills. · Experience dealing with national, professional/trade, and social media. · Ability to write and present clearly and persuasively both in Thai and English. · Demonstrated analytical abilities. · Deep understanding of the regulated pharmaceutical industry · Excellent judgment and ability to maintain perspective and bring a positive attitude and courage to discussions. · Professional maturity and ability to work effectively across levels, functions, regions, and backgrounds. · Ability to stay aligned with overall strategic direction while applying diligence and attention to detail in execution and reliably meeting deadlines. **Required Leadership Competencies** · Live Our Credo – Models and integrates Our Credo principles into their work. Seeks opportunities to foster dialogue and to support a Diversity and Inclusion mindset and behaviors. · Connect – Influences stakeholders by applying insights to understand and deliver critical business needs. Models collaboration and teamwork and leads with a One Team mindset and approach to reach the best outcomes. · Shape – Proactively uses insights to create tailored and targeted change communication plans that inspire ownership, engagement, mindset, and behavior change. · Lead - Leads strategically by prioritizing, focusing, and efficiently managing solutions that enhance J&J's reputation and brand. · Deliver - Demonstrates broad knowledge of the business and competitive environment and can translate global business realities into human realities. Executes communication plans and deliverables against key business metrics.