Head, India Communications and Public Affairs

Function
Communications & Corporate/External Affairs
Sub function
Multi-Family Communications & Corporate/External Affairs
Category
Director, Multi-Family Communications & Corporate/External Affairs (PL9)
Location
Mumbai / India
Date posted
Jun 26 2025
Requisition number
R-018825
Work pattern
Hybrid Work

Description

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

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RESPONSIBILITIES/PRINCIPAL DUTIES (Essential Functions)

• Partner with the Managing Director, MedTech, India and VP, Communication & Public Affairs, MedTech, Asia Pacific to drive employee engagement by clearly communicating the organization’s strategy, business priorities and related progress.
• Driving communications on key organizational programs, including alignment and delivery with business units to support growth strategies and key product launches.
• Partner with the Managing Director, MedTech, India and VP, Communication & Public Affairs, MedTech, Asia Pacific to develop and implement insight-led and measurable external communication and public affairs strategies that are aligned with business priorities. This includes the development of thought leadership, message maps and media releases aligned with global, regional and local stakeholders.
• Proactively monitor and identify potential issues and develop issues management strategies.
• Partner with the Managing Director, Medtech, India and VP, Communication & Public Affairs, MedTech, Asia Pacific (and cross sector colleagues as appropriate) to lead management of issues and other situations that may impact stakeholder trust and company reputation.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key media in India, including social media influencers.
• Manage agencies, budgets and timelines for all assigned projects.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• University degree required, preferably in journalism/communications, marketing, liberal arts, science or business.

• Minimum five years’ experience in a similar role at corporate, not-for-profit, or in the public sector, with India experience; agency experience a plus.
• Experience in the healthcare industry preferred, brand PR, including excellent understanding of the healthcare landscape in India
• Experience working in a matrix environment and an ability to think with a global mindset
• Ability to manage complexity, multiple priorities, and campaigns at the same time
• Demonstrated ability to influence high-level media and partner with patient organisations/stakeholders in India.
• Deep understanding and utilization of traditional media, digital and social platforms
• Direct experience of leading management of reputational risks, issues and crises, ensuring business preparedness
• A high degree of independent judgment and decision making
• Experience in managing budgets and schedules
• Professional maturity and ability to work effectively across levels, functions, cultures, regions and backgrounds.