Sr. Director, Corporate Communications, Orthopedics

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Job Function:

Communications & Corporate/External Affairs

Job Sub Function:

External Communications

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, Titusville, New Jersey, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description:

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for the best talent to join their team as a Sr. Director, Corporate Communications. This role has a preferred location of Raynham, Massachusetts, but consideration will be given to West Chester, Pennsylvania or our New Jersey office locations.

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopedics business to establish a standalone orthopedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

About DePuy Synthes

DePuy Synthes is a global leader in Orthopaedics, advancing patient care through innovative solutions across joint reconstruction, trauma, spine, sports medicine, and related surgical technologies. As DePuy Synthes separates from Johnson & Johnson to become the world’s largest, most comprehensive Orthopaedics-focused company, the organization is entering a defining chapter—establishing its own corporate identity, voice, culture, and reputation while continuing to serve patients, customers, and healthcare systems around the world.

Job Overview

The Sr. Director, Corporate Communications will lead the strategic direction, development, and execution of enterprise‑level communications for DePuy Synthes. This role is critical in shaping the company’s reputation, strengthening employee engagement, and supporting business priorities during a period of transformation and growth. The position serves as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and plays a pivotal role in ensuring consistent, transparent, and impactful communication with internal and external partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the global corporate communications strategy to support DePuy Synthes’ business objectives, brand positioning, and organizational transformation.

• Serve as a strategic communications advisor to executive leadership, providing counsel on messaging, stakeholder engagement, and reputational risk.

• Oversee internal communications to drive employee engagement, change adoption, and alignment with company priorities and values.

• Lead external communications, including corporate announcements, media relations, executive communications, and thought leadership.

• Manage crisis and issues communications, ensuring timely, accurate, and coordinated responses.

• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Legal, HR, Regulatory, Marketing, and Business Leaders to ensure messaging accuracy and compliance.

• Build, lead, and develop a high‑performing communications team and manage agency partnerships as needed.

• Ensure all communications align with Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and leadership expectations.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field (required).

• Master’s degree or MBA (preferred).

Experience and Skills

Required:

• Typically requires 12+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications, public relations, or related fields, with significant leadership responsibility.

• Proven experience leading enterprise‑level communication strategies in a complex, regulated environment.

• Demonstrated success advising senior and executive leadership.

• Strong experience managing internal and external communications, including media relations and change communications.

• Experience leading and developing high‑performing teams.

Preferred:

• Experience in healthcare, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or other highly regulated industries.

• Experience supporting corporate transformations, mergers, separations, or large‑scale change initiatives.

• Global communications experience and cross‑cultural collaboration.

• Strong stakeholder management and crisis communications expertise.

• Familiarity with digital and employee communication platforms.

• Exceptional written, verbal, and executive‑level communication skills.

Other:

• Language requirements: English (required).

• Travel: Up to ~20%, domestic and occasional international.

• Certifications: None required.

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Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Brand Reputation Management, Communications Measurement, Consulting, Content Creation, Corporate Communications Management, Corporate Communications Strategy, Corporate Management, Critical Thinking, Cultural Competence, External Communication, Media Relations, Organizational Knowledge, Program Management, Relationship Building, Social Awareness, Stakeholder Engagement, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)

 

 

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$178,000.00 - $307,050.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).



This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.



Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

Vacation –120 hours per calendar year

Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year

Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year

Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child

Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year

Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days

Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year

Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

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