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**We are searching for the best talent for Innovative Medicine Communications, Public affairs and Patient Advocacy Senior Manager for the South Latin America Senior Manager to be located in Buenos Aires, Argentina**

This position will be responsible for the development and implementation of strategic planning, public affairs (PA) and communication strategies that support J&J IM core therapeutic areas in Latin America Sur (LAS) **. **It will require to develop strategies that engage and influence partners to build their trust and advocacy, drive business objectives and inspire employee advocacy and engagement. In addition, will be responsible for effective communication and PA programs and activities and the implementation of communication tools to support, protect and improve the J&J LAS strategy, trust, and reputation. It will provide support as well on our access strategies with appropriate Public Affairs considerations, seamlessly coordinated with all functions that define our strategies (Government Affairs, SAWG, Advocacy).

**The main responsibilities are**:

- Develop and implement a corporate communications strategy for LAS which grows J&J IM reputation in the cluster, bringing to bear corporate initiatives, assets and partner participation where appropriate. Additionally, define the communication strategy in LAS, which translates our company strategy into a compelling narrative for external audiences to strengthen the corporate image and reputation of Janssen.
- Proactively engage, inform, influence, develop and leverage relationships with key external stakeholders and enable senior leaders within the organization to engage with them to grow our reputation.
- Contribute to crafting external thought leadership and public policy, requiring seamless collaboration with External Affairs staff in LAS and frequent partnering with leading industry trade associations in the different countries within the Cluster
- Actively monitor trade/industry/business media landscape, identifying trends and seeking opportunities to drive powerful local activation of campaigns, in close collaboration with regional communication & public affairs team members.
- Connect and partner with Patient Advocacy group across the cluster to partner with them in initiatives that help empower patients to access their treatments.
- Develop and effectively implement organizational communications strategies as well as leadership communication to engage, educate and motivate employees to achieve superior results and make them ambassadors for the company. This includes providing strategic counsel, coach and support to local Managing Director and local/cluster board.
- Partner with digital communication regional colleague to develop and guide implementation of internal communication strategies for product or new indication.
- Manage communication agencies and other professional agencies supporting Corporate Communications, Public Affairs and brands/Tas, by developing Communication budgets and manage resources.
- Manage the communication materials approval processes at regional and global level, when required. Ensures that communications efforts are consistent with the branding, HCC and Regulatory guidelines.

**Qualifications**:
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- Bachelor degree in Journalism or Public Relations
- Confirmed performer with 10 years of experience leading communication in a company, NGO, government agency or public relations agency; consistent track record of successful public relations/communications, corporate communication, product communication, public affairs, and/or media relations achievements
- Demonstrated ability to lead, encourage and get results in a matrixed organization, building deep, authentic relationships and strong influence with senior internal and external partners
- People management experience.
- Experience in crisis/issues management
- Experience dealing with national and local law, professional/trade and social media
- Understanding of digital and social platforms
- Critical thinking and analytical ability
- Experience in managing budgets and prioritization across large critical projects
- Exercise independent judgment even in challenging, complex situations
- High level of understanding of the political and economic landscape, decision-making process and procedures in LATAM.