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Director, Global Public Affairs
Johnson & Johnson. Drive strategic public affairs initiatives supporting Oncology, Immunology, or Neuroscience therapeutic-area portfolios .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing public affairs strategies that align with business objectives, enhance patient access, and shape policy environments. Strong ability to build relationships with key stakeholders and provide strategic counsel to leadership in the therapeutic areas of Oncology, Immunology, or Neuroscience.
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Public Affairs Strategy DevelopmentStakeholder EngagementPolicy CommunicationsExecutive Communication SkillsAdvocacy Experience
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Hard Skills
Public AffairsPolicy AnalysisExternal Affairs DevelopmentPricing Policy UnderstandingAdvocacy Positioning
Soft Skills
Strong Writing AbilityInfluencing SkillsRelationship BuildingCrisis Management
Industry Keywords
OncologyImmunologyNeurosciencePatient AdvocacyHealth Equity
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Drive strategic public affairs initiatives supporting Oncology, Immunology, or Neuroscience therapeutic-area portfolios
- Develop and execute proactive, multichannel public affairs strategies aligned with policy priorities, communications plans, and stakeholder engagement
- Advance business objectives, strengthen the external environment, and support patient access
- Serve as strategic advisor to Therapeutic Area leadership
- Translate business priorities into external affairs strategies that advance patient access, protect and enhance reputation, and shape policy and advocacy environments
- Build and maintain relationships with patient advocacy organizations, key opinion leaders, think tanks, policymakers, and coalitions
- Monitor and interpret public policy landscapes, including drug pricing, reimbursement, site-of-care, clinical research, and health equity
- Collaborate with Therapeutic Area Communications & Public Affairs, Government Affairs & Policy, Enterprise Public Affairs, Patient Advocacy, and Patient Access teams
- Integrate public affairs activities with communications, media relations, and policy efforts
- Counsel Therapeutic Area business leaders in R&D and Commercial on public policy, advocacy positioning, and external engagement
- Contribute to executive visibility opportunities, including speaking engagements and media interactions
- Adapt public affairs strategies to evolving scientific, market, and societal dynamics
- Support functional communications needs and provide counsel during issues management or crisis situations
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in Political Science, Policy, Public Relations, Government, Community Affairs, Communications or a closely related field
- Master’s degree preferred
- Minimum of 12 years professional experience
- Experience in public affairs, politics, policy communications, or advocacy
- Global or market-level advocacy experience is a plus
- Strong communications skills, including engaging with executive leadership
- Strong writing and messaging ability
- Experience with external affairs development and execution
- Broad understanding of pricing policy and best practices in engaging policymakers and KOLs
- Ability to rapidly develop deep relationships externally and internally
- Ability to engage with business partners, understand commercial and business strategy, and support that strategy through public affairs
- Ability to lead in times of ambiguity and strong influencing skills
- Up to 25% travel
- Candidates offered employment must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or secure an approved accommodation prior to commencement of employment
Benefits
Comp & perks- Annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location
- Sales commissions
- Vacation days
- Parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks
- Bereavement leave
- Caregiver leave
- Volunteer leave
- Well-being reimbursement
- Programs for financial, physical and mental health
- Service anniversary and recognition awards
- Several insurance plans for employees and, in some locations, eligible dependents
- Hybrid work arrangement
- Up to 25% travel