[Communications] Manager, Haematology Communication & Public Affairs [IM]

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 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: Communications & Corporate/External Affairs Job Sub Function: Product Communications Job Category: Professional All Job Posting Locations: Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan Job Description: Job Description Position Summary The Manager, Haematology Communication & Public Affairs, IM Japan supports Innovative Medicine Communications and Public Affairs by helping to execute integrated communications strategies that advance business priorities, strengthen stakeholder trust, and enhance reputation across our haematology business in Japan. This role partners closely with VP, Haematology Japan, key members of the Japan Haematology business unit, Medical Affairs, Global Therapeutic Area CPA colleagues, Public Affairs, and regional teams to contribute to clear narratives, aligned messaging and materials, and consistent execution in market. The Manager will contribute to day-to-day execution, translating global strategies into compelling, locally relevant communications activations and ensuring a coordinated, high-impact approach across channels. The role operates within a highly matrixed, global-to-local model, contributing to a two-way partnership that delivers consistent strategy through local adaptation and execution. Key Responsibilities Haematology Communications Strategy & Execution Lead Japan communications and public affairs activations for our entire haematology portfolio The role is a member of the Japan Haematology Leadership Team. Contribute insights from Japan to the development of global communications and public affairs strategies for the Therapeutic Area, aligned with Japan’s business priorities, portfolio milestones, and lifecycle moments (e.g., data readouts, launches, growth initiatives). Translate complex scientific data and strategies into clear, compelling messaging across earned, owned, and paid channels. Adapt and deliver core messaging, content, and campaigns for local market impact. Support proactive communications that differentiate our haemtology business in Japan, including disease awareness, innovation storytelling, and product communications, where applicable. Accelerate Japan haematology product launches and support priority growth brands at key moments. Cross-Functional Leadership & Strategic Counsel Serve as a trusted partner to internal stakeholders across the haematology business unit, Medical Affairs, and broader cross-functional partners to support communications initiatives Provide day-to-day communications counsel to connect Japan business objectives with communications outcomes and inform decision-making. Align global communications strategies with public affairs, policy, and access considerations to support Japan market shaping and stakeholder engagement. Collaborate with regional and global teams to co-create strategies and ensure strong pull-through of global priorities into local execution. Operate effectively in a matrixed model. Global-to-Local Integration & Execution Enable a globally consistent, locally activated communications model by partnering with regional and global teams to adapt strategies, messaging, and materials. Ensure alignment with governance, regulatory, and compliance requirements in Japan. Contribute to coordinated execution of media, digital, stakeholder, and campaign activities in partnership with Global and Asia Pacific core capabilities teams. Public Affairs Integration Embed public affairs considerations into our haematology strategies to support policy, access, and market-shaping priorities. Partner with Global and Asia Pacific Public Affairs colleagues to align messaging, stakeholder engagement, and external positioning. Support activation of value narratives that reinforce access, reimb