Director, Field Market Access

Johnson & Johnson

. Lead implementation of the national Field Market Access plan across Strategic Healthcare Partners, Patient Engagement Managers, Provincial and Federal Government Affairs, and Strategic Access Managers .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeToronto • CanadaLead💰 CA$147,000 - CA$251,850 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading market access strategies within the Canadian healthcare system, including stakeholder engagement and reimbursement pathways. Proven ability to manage and develop distributed teams while ensuring compliance and ethical standards.

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Market Access StrategyStakeholder EngagementTeam LeadershipCanadian Healthcare System KnowledgeBudget Management

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Hard Skills

Public PolicyHealth EconomicsPharmaceutical ComplianceReimbursement PathwaysDecision-MakingPerformance ManagementStrategic PlanningEvidence Needs AssessmentValue CommunicationPatient Access

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationInfluencingJudgementProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalsBiotechnologyHealthcareGovernment AffairsPublic PolicyPatient OrganizationsHealth SystemsPayer DynamicsTrade AssociationsMatrixed Teams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead implementation of the national Field Market Access plan across Strategic Healthcare Partners, Patient Engagement Managers, Provincial and Federal Government Affairs, and Strategic Access Managers
Translate functional priorities into annual objectives, workplans, success measures, decision pathways, and coordinated field activity
Monitor policy, reimbursement, payer, and health system developments; assess implications; and recommend actions to senior Market Access leadership
Guide stakeholder engagement strategies and represent J&J with government officials, payers, health system leaders, patient organizations, policy stakeholders, trade associations, and industry partners
Build and maintain trusted external relationships and support compliant partnerships advancing patient access and system readiness
Partner with Medical Affairs, Commercial, Communications and Public Affairs, Legal, Regulatory, Compliance, Health Economics and Outcomes Research, and Patient Engagement
Contribute field and stakeholder perspectives to reimbursement strategy, launch planning, evidence needs, value communication, and portfolio decisions
Lead, coach, and develop a nationally distributed team; set expectations; support succession and capability building; and manage performance
Establish team operating rhythms, clarify roles and escalation points, track outcomes, and address execution gaps
Manage team budget and resources within approved plans
Ensure quality, safety, ethics, compliance, privacy, and business conduct standards
Contribute as an active member of the Market Access Leadership Team and sponsor assigned initiatives
Exercise decision-making authority within established strategies, policies, budgets, and delegated authority; escalate enterprise or reputational matters as appropriate
Travel approximately 25–40% within Canada, including travel to head office for key in-person meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need

University degree in public policy, political science, business, health sciences, pharmacy, medicine, law, health economics, public health, communications, or a related discipline
Substantial relevant experience in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, healthcare, government affairs, public policy, or market access, including experience leading people or teams in a complex organization
Strong understanding of the Canadian healthcare system, including public and private market reimbursement pathways, health policy, provincial and federal decision-making, payer dynamics, and patient access challenges
Demonstrated ability to lead nationally distributed or matrixed teams, align work across different capabilities, and deliver through others
Experience engaging external stakeholders such as government, payers, health systems, policy leaders, patient organizations, healthcare professionals, and industry associations
Ability to interpret external trends, develop practical recommendations, and translate strategy into clear priorities and disciplined execution
Strong judgement, communication, collaboration, and influencing skills, with the ability to work through ambiguity and balance patient, policy, reputational, compliance, and business considerations
Working knowledge of pharmaceutical industry compliance principles and experience managing budgets or resources
Ability to travel within Canada as required
Bilingual capability in English and French is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Consolidated retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
Long-term incentive program
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member; 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
Medical, dental, and vision benefits (stated for positions represented by CBA)
Company-sponsored employee medical benefits (stated for co-ops/interns)
General company benefits information available through the J&J employee benefits link