Yara Ismail
Summary
Results-driven communications leader specializing in executive and business communications. Proven ability to lead strategic messaging during business transformations, enhancing stakeholder engagement and driving growth initiatives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Business Communication
Johnson & Johnson
02.2026 - Current
- Lead executive communications, including Worldwide President and executive team internal and external engagements.
- Shape communications that articulate the company’s strategic priorities, drive growth initiatives and enable business transformation and separation.
- Manage financial communications including quarterly earnings for business unit and acquisitions and divestiture comms.
- Serve as communications lead for business transformation and separation efforts.
Senior Manager, Digital and Strategic Comms
Johnson & Johnson
10.2023 - 02.2026
- Elevated strategic communications for orthopaedics, evolved social media strategy, managed business development and financial communications, and supported executive team during separation milestones and announcements.
- Directed milestone communications for key product launches, ensuring alignment of internal and external messaging.
- Led milestone communications for key product launches, engaging internal and external stakeholders effectively.
- Supported executive team during separation milestones and announcements to ensure clarity and alignment.
Manager, Digital and Social Media Strategy
Johnson & Johnson
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Led the social media strategy for the MedTech sector including regional governance and process for over 100 accounts.
- Implemented streamlined governance processes for social media across multiple platforms to improve compliance and consistency.
- Oversaw brand evolution and launch across channels to enhance market presence.
Account Executive - Account Supervisor
Edelman
08.2019 - 09.2022
- Led a wide range of digital efforts, such as social media campaigns, paid media partnerships, and website strategies for clients in the pharmaceutical, medical device, and biotech industries.
- Key achievements include launching a first in disease treatment for atopic dermatitis and working on two FDA emergency-authorized COVID-19 treatments.
- Managed client accounts and maintained strong relationships across diverse industries.
Digital Associate
Golin
06.2017 - 08.2019
- Leveraged 1.5k digital opportunities within client online community through real-time social engagements, contributing to Cannes Lion award-winning program.
Education
MBA -
DePaul University
Chicago, IL05-2022
Master of Arts - Public Relations And Communications
DePaul University
Chicago, IL11-2017
Skills
- Executive communication
- Financial communications
- Strategic messaging
- Social media governance
- Brand management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Project management
- Change management
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Internal communication strategies
Timeline
Director, Business Communication
Johnson & Johnson
02.2026 - Current
Senior Manager, Digital and Strategic Comms
Johnson & Johnson
10.2023 - 02.2026
Manager, Digital and Social Media Strategy
Johnson & Johnson
09.2022 - 10.2023
Account Executive - Account Supervisor
Edelman
08.2019 - 09.2022
Digital Associate
Golin
06.2017 - 08.2019
MBA -
DePaul University
Master of Arts - Public Relations And Communications
DePaul University