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Susana Gonzalez

Jersey City,NJ

Summary

Experienced C-Suite communications professional with a proven record of leading impactful communication strategies. Strategic thinker, data-driven, and organized hands-on professional, highly skilled in navigating multi-cultural and cross-functional teams in complex, fast-paced organizations with matrix structures and challenging environments.


Experience leading communication strategies in the healthcare industry: Supply Chain, Commercial, Corporate, DE&I


Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Global Communications Quality & Compliance Leader

Johnson & Johnson
11.2021 - Current
  • Strategic communication advisor to the Chief Quality Officer (CQO) and member of the Global Quality and Compliance Leadership Team, contributing insights and communication expertise
  • Lead development of Enterprise communication plans/narratives/messages to address proactive and reactive opportunities to strengthen, protect and defend Johnson & Johnson's reputation for quality processes
  • Amplify quality story and connection to enterprise strategy, priorities and reputational drivers; advance proactive narratives that illuminate the impact of Quality and Compliance on the customer/patient experience, strengthening the quality mindset internally and driving an outside-in perspective
  • Develop executive platform, strategic messaging, and presentation content for CQO; design organizational communication strategy for Quality and Compliance organization (10K+); advise on opportunities to activate organizational communication strategy and drive quality messaging more broadly internally and externally
  • Work closely with Supply Chain and sector communication colleagues to enable robust issues management communication process and outcome
  • Serve on GCA teams, initiatives and special projects when quality is relevant; provide holistic view of quality issues and opportunities across Johnson & Johnson


WLI Global Inclusion Pillar Leader

Johnson & Johnson
12.2022 - Current
  • Lead initiatives to advance gender equity across our organization
  • Member of the Global WLI Governance Board

Acceleration Program Communications Leader

Johnson & Johnson
09.2021 - 03.2023
  • Lead communication efforts, including organizational communications, media relations, and issue management for the Acceleration Program - tasked with assessing opportunities within the Supply Chain network to gain efficiencies and better serve customers
  • Member of the Acceleration Steering Committee

WLI Global Communication Leader

Johnson & Johnson
12.2020 - 12.2022

Lead communication strategies to amplify WLI initiatives and programs with internal and external stakeholders

Manage a team of J&J communication volunteers and agency partners

Supply Chain Global Communication Leader

Johnson & Johnson
03.2019 - 11.2021
  • Provide strategic counsel to MedTech Supply Chain Global leaders to drive an engaged culture of collaboration, accountability, customer focus, safety and quality (Ethicon, DPS, CSS, VC)
  • Drive meaningful collaboration with commercial communication teams, HR, and other functions to enable customized solutions for our audiences, combining expertise in organizational communication, issues management, and organizational change management.
  • Work collaboratively across Employee Engagement and Supply Chain Communication (EE&SCC) to ensure alignment of narrative, strategy and activity (Global Town Halls, Leaders Forums).
  • Lead/Collaborate in the planning and deployment of communications strategies for transformation projects, business actions, product launches and other critical initiatives

Communications & Public Affairs Leader

Johnson & Johnson
08.2017 - 02.2019
  • Develop internal/external communication strategies for Argentina/Chile/Peru/Ecuador/ Paraguay/Uruguay/Bolivia and implement plans to enhance reputation and brands with critical audiences
  • Develop and implement strategies to align, engage and motivate the organization behind priorities, and strengthen employee understanding of business strategy, culture, and purpose
  • Advise and prepare senior leadership on communication matters and identify speaking opportunities in media and key industry events

Franchise Regional Communications Leader

Johnson & Johnson
03.2016 - 08.2017
  • Responsible for providing communications support to accelerate growth in priority geographies in Latin America.
  • Develop external communications and public affairs strategies for key platforms according to business goals, strategies, and priorities in LATAM.
  • Develop external communication strategies for key platforms and provide communications support to the three LATAM Vice Presidents and other leadership team members.

Regional Communications Manager LATAM

Johnson & Johnson
07.2013 - 03.2016
  • Develop & implement strategic internal communication plans for the Medical Devices business in Latin America, including change management initiatives.
  • Management of Internal communication channels and communication support to senior-level executives.
  • Lead coordination of regional kick-off meetings, senior leadership meetings, sales conventions and other strategic events across the region.
  • Communication business partner for orthopedics business (DePuy Synthes) in Latin America

STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT

Department Of Economic Development & Commerce
01.2009 - 12.2012
  • Lead the development and implementation of strategic marketing and communications strategies for the Department of Economic Development and Commerce and its agencies including the Puerto Rico Industrial Development Company (PRIDCO), the Puerto Rico Trade Company, the Puerto Rico Tourism Company and other economic development government agencies

PUBLIC RELATIONS DIRECTOR/CONSULTANT

KOI PUBLICIDAD
01.2001 - 12.2009
  • Strategic consultative work in public relations.
  • Development and implementation of strategic marketing and communications strategies for public and private sector clients

NEWS DIRECTOR

WIPR-TV
01.1996 - 12.1999
  • Responsible for day-to-day operations and administration of television newsroom with 35+ employees, including journalists, editors, producers, and other staff
  • Direct and coordinate activities of news department including editorial content, daily news coverage and coordination of special transmissions

Education

Bachelor of Arts - PSYCHOLOGY & POLITICAL SCIENCE

University of Puerto Rico
San Juan, PR

No Degree - POSTGRADUADE STUDIES IN ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

IBEROAMERICAN UNIVERSITY
Mexico City, Mexico

Skills

  • Executive Communications/Thought Leadership
  • Global Media Relations (traditional, digital, social)
  • Corporate Communications
  • Supply Chain Communications
  • Business Acumen
  • Employee Engagement
  • Public Affairs
  • Brand management
  • Crisis, Issues & Change Management

Certification

HarvardX - Exercising Leadership

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

References

Carol Montandon

Vice President and Chief Quality Officer
Johnson & Johnson

cmontand@its.jnj.com

Timeline

WLI Global Inclusion Pillar Leader

Johnson & Johnson
12.2022 - Current

Global Communications Quality & Compliance Leader

Johnson & Johnson
11.2021 - Current

Acceleration Program Communications Leader

Johnson & Johnson
09.2021 - 03.2023

WLI Global Communication Leader

Johnson & Johnson
12.2020 - 12.2022

Supply Chain Global Communication Leader

Johnson & Johnson
03.2019 - 11.2021

Communications & Public Affairs Leader

Johnson & Johnson
08.2017 - 02.2019

Franchise Regional Communications Leader

Johnson & Johnson
03.2016 - 08.2017

Regional Communications Manager LATAM

Johnson & Johnson
07.2013 - 03.2016

STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT

Department Of Economic Development & Commerce
01.2009 - 12.2012

PUBLIC RELATIONS DIRECTOR/CONSULTANT

KOI PUBLICIDAD
01.2001 - 12.2009

NEWS DIRECTOR

WIPR-TV
01.1996 - 12.1999

Bachelor of Arts - PSYCHOLOGY & POLITICAL SCIENCE

University of Puerto Rico

No Degree - POSTGRADUADE STUDIES IN ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

IBEROAMERICAN UNIVERSITY
Susana Gonzalez