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Wolfgang Consulting, LLC specializes in global, senior-level Communications and Public Affairs strategy development and execution in the health care space. Rooted in the concept of servant leadership, we are trusted thought partners and experts in a broad range of areas, including senior executive thought leadership, high profile issues management, storytelling / narrative development, brand enhancement and protection, social and community impact, strategic media engagement and measurable employee engagement. Our sweet spot is functional rehabilitation focused on organizational priorities and business objectives.

Prior to my retirement from Johnson & Johnson in March of 2023, I led the Public Affairs function for Johnson & Johnson globally. Working with a multi-national team of talented professionals from across Global Corporate Affairs, Government Affairs & Policy and each of Johnson & Johnson’s businesses, I oversaw the co-creation and execution of a global enterprise Public Affairs strategy that drove Johnson & Johnson business objectives and reputation with key policy makers, government bodies and advocacy organizations around the world.

I led communications for the portfolios of two of major J&J global organizations – the Johnson & Johnson's Office of the Chief Medical Officer (OCMO) and Johnson & Johnson Global Public Health (GPH). I also worked to ensure close alignment and partnership with the communications initiatives of the Johnson & Johnson Global Community Impact (GCI) organization. All of this is focused on broadening the awareness of J&J’s priorities as the industry role model for patient centeredness, multidisciplinary innovator and guardian of health globally.

I was responsible for building a global team to develop, implement and execute global Communications and Public Affairs strategies for Johnson & Johnson's Medical Devices sector in the following key areas:- Issues Management / Media Relations - Public Affairs- Executive Thought Leadership- Strategic Workforce Communications- Corporate Brand Development, Execution and Protection

Collaborated broadly to develop and implement a long-term strategic plan to enhance the visibility of the OCMO – including patient and consumer centricity, current and future Strategic Platforms (Clinical Data Transparency, Pre-Approval Access and Medical Safety) and a centralized Enterprise-wide scientific policy function. Amplified Medical Devices scientific advances and strategic partnerships and align to the J&J Innovation Narrative. Also partnered closely with the J&J 3D Printing Center of Excellence to create a strategic narrative and plan. Actively counseled the J&J Chief Medical Officer, the Global Head of Medical Devices R&D and the 3D Printing Center of Excellence Leadership Team on communications strategies - including thought leadership. Served as a member of the OCMO Leadership Team, the 3D Printing Center of Excellence Leadership Team and the Innovation, Global Public Health & Science Policy Communication Leadership Team.

Led strategic planning, development and execution of high level media relations and issues management, executive communications and public affairs programming in support of Johnson & Johnson's Pharmaceuticals sector. Collaborated with J&J Government Affairs & Policy colleagues to mitigate issues and develop public affairs strategies involving key health policy stakeholders, media and others regarding priority policy, legislative and regulatory matters. Provided strategic counsel and directed communications support for the Worldwide Chairman, Pharmaceuticals – including organizational leadership communications platforms and identifying and leveraging external, thought leadership positioning opportunities. Instituted Messaging process for communicating succinctly and effectively across the J&J Communications function – particularly in times of crisis. Served as Chair of the PhRMA Communications Working Group.

I conceived, developed and implemented a global web-based issues and crisis identification, escalation and management process. I also managed significant corporate and product issues with teams based locally, regionally and globally while serving as primary media liaison on numerous reputational matters. In addition, I led Communications and served on the merger integration teams related to Pharmacia’s acquisition of Monsanto / Searle – and Pfizer’s acquisition of Pharmacia.

I managed a team focused on proactive product communications – including approval and launch strategies – for therapies in categories of women’s health and HIV.

After being based in the AMA's Chicago headquarters as a Public Information Officer, I was promoted to manage a NY-based team responsible for interacting with the media throughout the United States on areas including medical policy and scientific advancement. I honed my skills in media training and developed and implemented national campaigns to reform Medicare, to address problematic managed care programs, to oppose physician-assisted suicide and to improve the quality of care at the end of life.

I managed all public, media, member, third party payer and government relations initiatives. I conceptualized and drafted all communications-related materials – including a quarterly member newsletter, produced and hosted weekly medical issues-related cable television program, oversaw all physician peer review and ethics-related activities and managed all public health advocacy programs.

Working directly with the Vice President of Communications, positioned the organization as the primary health insurer in the Western New York area. With a staff of five, managed multi-million dollar advertising budget and all organizational communications – including a monthly employee magazine, community affairs and media relations.

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