Joanna Collins

Visionary
DISC Type : Ds

Senior Director, EMEA Reputation at Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine

United Kingdom

Overview

Joanna is the Senior Director for EMEA Reputation at Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, with extensive experience in communications and public affairs within the company and its Janssen pharmaceutical division. She holds a Professional Certificate in Marketing from the CIM, underpinning her expertise in corporate communications and brand stewardship.

She is passionate about fostering a positive and inclusive team environment, frequently expressing pride in her colleagues achievements and her companys heritage. Joanna actively celebrates milestones and cultivates a culture of mutual appreciation, highlighting the impact of the people she works with.

Her UK CPA team, formed in 2023, earned a high commendation for In-House Team of the Year, a testament to her leadership.

Personality Overview

Goal-Oriented

Risk Tolerant

Fast But Thoughtful

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.  They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.

Topics They Care About

Corporate Reputation
Her career at Johnson & Johnson has been dedicated to communications and public affairs, culminating in her current role overseeing the company's reputation across the EMEA region.
Team Leadership
Expresses immense pride in her team's accomplishments, celebrating their resilience and a recent high commendation award for their work in 2023.
Diversity and Inclusion
Publicly advocates for and supports the importance of inspiring inclusion within the workplace.

Media Appearances

Joanna has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2025
Senior Director, EMEA Reputation at Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine
3-2022 - 11-2025
Director of Communications at Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine UK
3-2021 - 3-2022
Director of Communications, Janssen UK (Acting) at The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson
1-2018 - 3-2021
Senior Manager, External & Corporate Communications, Janssen UK at The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson
7-2016 - 12-2017
Senior Manager, Public Affairs & Communcations - Ethicon & CSS EMEA at Johnson & Johnson

Education

Joanna has no verified education history

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Insights For Selling To Joanna

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, don't try to wing it
  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant
  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return

DONT's

  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Joanna is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Joanna

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Joanna move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Joanna take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Joanna

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