Janssen appoints former Bayer talent as new Senior Manager of Communications & Public Affairs

Pharma News: Former Bayer talent has joined Janssen ANZ as Senior Manager, Communications & Public Affairs.

Michelle D’Heureux joins Janssen after four years at Bayer, where she most recently served as the Head of Communications, Health. With deep ties throughout the Australian & New Zealand pharmaceutical sector, Michelle also previously worked in senior communications roles at Novartis, Eli Lilly and Baxter Healthcare.

Janssen ANZ Head of Communications and Public Affairs, Adam Wyldeck said he was thrilled that Michelle was joining his team.

“I am delighted that Michelle has decided to join Janssen. She brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the company at a time when communications is playing an increasingly critical role for the business.

“Communications and public affairs is changing, the way we interact with our stakeholders is evolving.”

Michelle told Health Industry Hub “Janssen is a highly respected industry leader with a trusted heritage in healthcare.  I’m excited to be part of the team and I look forward to connecting with colleagues across the business to deliver initiatives that drive access and improve patient outcomes.”

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The appointment leads a restructuring of Janssen ANZ’s communications team that will see the appointment of new talent and skills to meet the rapidly changing communications landscape and deliver on the organisation’s ambitious growth outcomes.

Michelle will lead communication activities across multiple therapeutic areas within the Janssen ANZ business, drawing on her considerable experience driving high profile PBS and Pharmac listings and the development of strategic communication plans spanning neuroscience, oncology, ophthalmology and more.

Michelle holds a Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies from the University of Western Sydney with majors in Public Relations and Health Communication.