Director, Communication & Public Affairs – North Asia

About the role

The Director, Communication & Public Affairs for North Asia leads communication and public affairs efforts across South Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong, reporting to the VP of Communication & Public Affairs for Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine Asia Pacific.

Key responsibilities

• Lead communication and public affairs strategy in North Asia, shaping global strategy and executing best‑practice programs.
• Manage external partners such as PR agencies, oversee budgets, and provide senior‑level counsel to the Area Managing Director.
• Serve as the primary media liaison, represent the business with stakeholders, and lead crisis communications.
• Build and maintain networks with media, thought leaders, patient groups, trade associations and NGOs.

Required profile

• 12‑15 years of experience in public affairs and media relations, preferably in healthcare.
• Flawless written and verbal English and Korean communication skills.
• Strong connections with top‑tier Korean media outlets and experience leading cross‑cultural teams.
• Proven project, budget and agency management, including crisis management.