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We are searching for the best talent for Corporate Communication & Public Affairs Manager to be in São Paulo, Brazil.

Purpose:

The Corporate Communication & Public Affairs Manager will develop and implement a data-driven strategy to enhance J& J Innovative Medicine Reputation in Brazil, leading the institutional external communication agenda, encompassing digital initiatives, media relations, and crisis management.

The professional will be also responsible for developing strategies to shape the external landscape to ensure a public policy environment that is conducive to the success of our portfolio, and thereby, to patient access. The main focus is on strengthening the value of innovation and access narrative and the channels that we use to reach critical stakeholders including advocacy groups, key opinion leaders, policymakers and decision makers, working in close collaboration with External Affairs and Patient Advocacy colleagues who manage external stakeholder relationships.

Acts independently to guide senior management on the external communication engagement strategy and on the approach to a variety of key public announcements and subsequent press releases, including specific announcements for external audiences related to public, community, government, and investor relations. Ensures corporate reputation, confidentiality, and brand standards are consistently upheld. Works in partnership with other areas to analyze key policy topics where the organization needs to shape externally, building and executing engagement plans and with the cross-sector team to reinforce J& J Brazil reputation.

You will be responsible for:

• Acts as a developing subject matter expert and monitors business critical issues in public affairs and tracks legislative and regulatory changes.
• Applies developing expertise on public affairs to review policies that may impact organizational objectives.
• Creates informational and marketing materials and develops optimal delivery methods; includes writing, editing, and managing necessary review and approval processes.
• Consults on briefing and other materials for management ahead of meetings or events with public officials and members of the press.
• Executes communications for Public Affairs and maintains strategic partnerships with industry associations.
• Conducts research into policy positions of stakeholders, trade associations, think tanks, advocacy groups, nonprofit groups, thought leaders, and influencers.
• Guides junior colleagues through consultation and mentoring in techniques and processes, and provides functional (matrix) supervision.
• Integrates Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and Leadership Imperatives into team goals and decision making.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism or Public Relations or related.
• Advanced English required
• Proven performer with 6 - 8 years of experience managing communication in a company, NGO, government agency or public relations agency; proven track record of successful public relations/communications, corporate communication, product communication, public affairs, and/or media relations achievements.
• Experience in Institutional Communication Strategies
• Experience in Access and Public Policy
• Preferably with experience in the pharmaceutical or agricultural industry
• Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire and drive results in a matrixed organization
• Demonstrated ability to build deep, authentic relationships and strong influence with senior internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to develop successful partnerships with business leaders
• Experience in crisis/issues management
• Experience dealing with national and local lay, professional/trade and social media.