Director, Public Affairs – U.S. Neuroscience

Johnson & Johnson

. Drive strategic public affairs initiatives supporting the U.S.

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $258,750 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in public affairs strategy development, advocacy, and policy communications within the neuroscience sector. Proven ability to engage with stakeholders, including policymakers and key opinion leaders, while navigating complex healthcare delivery and reimbursement systems.

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Public Affairs Strategy DevelopmentPolicy CommunicationsStakeholder EngagementHealthcare Delivery SystemsArtificial Intelligence (AI) Utilization

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Hard Skills

Public AffairsPolicy AdvocacyHealthcare ReimbursementExternal Affairs DevelopmentCrisis ManagementMessaging DevelopmentRegulatory Landscape MonitoringStrategic CounselCommunications StrategyPolitical Analysis

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsRelationship BuildingInfluencing SkillsLeadership in AmbiguityEngagement with Executive Leadership

Industry Keywords

Neuroscience PortfolioPatient AccessReimbursement StrategiesPublic PolicyAdvocacy OrganizationsThink TanksCoalitionsClinical ResearchGovernment AffairsCommunity Affairs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive strategic public affairs initiatives supporting the U.S. Neuroscience portfolio
Shape the external policy and advocacy environment to support patient access, reimbursement, and the long-term success of the Neuroscience pipeline and portfolio
Partner with Neuroscience leadership to understand business priorities, access challenges, and policy-related risks and opportunities
Develop and implement integrated public affairs strategies
Maintain external relationships with advocacy organizations, key opinion leaders, think tanks, policymakers, and coalitions
Monitor and interpret the mental health public policy and regulatory landscape, including innovation, reimbursement, site-of-care, and clinical research
Collaborate with Neuroscience Communications & Public Affairs, Government Affairs & Policy, Global Public Affairs, Patient Advocacy & Alliances, and Strategic Customer Group
Integrate public affairs activities with communications, media relations, and policy efforts
Provide strategic counsel to business leaders on public policy, advocacy positioning, and external engagement
Support federal and state government affairs engagement with neuroscience-specific insights, messaging, and stakeholder context
Contribute to executive visibility opportunities, including speaking engagements and media interactions
Adapt public affairs strategies to emerging policy, regulatory, and societal trends
Support communications needs and provide counsel during issues management or crisis situations impacting the Neuroscience portfolio

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; preferred fields include Political Science, Policy, Public Relations, Government, Community Affairs, Communications, or a closely related field
Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience
Experience in public affairs, politics, policy communications, and advocacy
Strong communications skills, including engaging with executive leadership
Strong writing and messaging ability
Experience with external affairs development and execution
Broad understanding of complex healthcare delivery and reimbursement systems/payer dynamics
Understanding of protocols for engaging policymakers and key opinion leaders
Ability to rapidly develop deep external and internal relationships
Ability to engage with business partners, understand commercial and business strategy, and support that strategy through public affairs
Proven experience using Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies to enhance personal productivity and/or department performance
Ability to lead in times of ambiguity and strong influencing skills
Up to 25% travel

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; 48 hours for Colorado residents; 56 hours for Washington residents
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