Communications Director, J&J MedTech France

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Job Function:
Communications & Corporate/External Affairs

Job Sub Function:
Multi-Family Communications & Corporate/External Affairs

Job Category:
Professional

All Job Posting Locations:
Issy-les-Moulineaux, France

Job Description:

A fantastic opportunity to join one of the world’s largest MedTech companies and drive reputation and culture for the organization in one of the most important markets in Europe.  As the Communications Director, France for J&J MedTech in Paris you will play a pivotal role in developing and driving strategic communications plans to deliver integrated initiatives aligned to the commercial priorities.

The role will suit a dynamic and engaging Communications professional who is a team player with a proven track record of successful campaign execution.

This is a critical position within the French management team, and will partner closely with Business Unit Leaders, Government Affairs & Policy, Market Access and Human Resources.  The role reports into the Head of Communications, EMEA for J&J MedTech in close partnership with the MD, France for J&J MedTech. 

Key components of this high-profile role include:



* Develop a MedTech France communications strategy to impact and influence key external stakeholders, including patient and healthcare groups, media, think tanks, trade associations and where appropriate, hospitals and academia.


* Lead a small team to position MedTech France with all stakeholders with measurable impact, including ESG, media, public affairs approach – working across functions such as GA&P, HEMA, Regulatory and Medical Affairs to optimize results aligned to the commercial priorities of the business.


* This role will require the successful candidate to lead strategy as well as being hands on in operational execution.  It is expected that the team will work on a mix of projects v owning one specific area


* Manage internal and external communications enhancing the organization's brand reputation and ensuring consistency in messaging across all channels, including support Employer brand engagement of employees


* Responsible for MedTech France digital strategy and engagement, including organizational communications, social media, crisis and issues and external relations in accordance with J&J governance processes.


* Build/implement disease awareness campaign on key diseases in partnership with Patient Advocacy groups.


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