Regional Advocacy Director – US A&SA

Johnson & Johnson

. Drive strategic business and local advocacy initiatives to ensure patient access to Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine products .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $122,000 - $212,750 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in health policy and advocacy, with a strong understanding of complex healthcare markets and payer relations. Proven ability to build strategic partnerships and execute initiatives that enhance patient access and elevate disease awareness.

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Health Policy ExpertiseAdvocacy Initiatives ExecutionPayer Relations ManagementStrategic PlanningCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Healthcare Policy UnderstandingBudget ManagementLegislative Policy EducationGrassroots LobbyingComplex Market AnalysisClinical Trial AwarenessSponsorship EvaluationCoding and Reimbursement KnowledgeEmerging Technologies LearningExperience with Biologics

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationStrategic Planning SkillsCollaboration Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's/MBA PreferredValid U.S. Driver's License

Industry Keywords

OncologyImmunologyNeuroscienceHealthcare MarketsManaged Medicare/MedicaidMedicare Administrative ContractorASPPart DPharm/Bio SalesPublic Affairs Campaigns

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive strategic business and local advocacy initiatives to ensure patient access to Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine products
Build and lead relationships with physician and patient organizations, employer coalitions, and key advocacy leaders
Execute advocacy initiatives that elevate disease awareness and site of care, support launch readiness, enhance clinical trial awareness and enrollment, and enable appropriate patient access
Develop and deliver advocacy partnerships across oncology, immunology, neuroscience, and the life sciences sector
Shape payer and legislative policies, strengthen care pathways, and enable patient access
Provide payer, federal, and state policy education to advocacy stakeholders
Coordinate with Commercial, Brands, National Advocacy, Federal Affairs, State Affairs, and Policy teams
Evaluate and manage sponsorship opportunities within budget
Serve as primary point of contact for advocacy organizations
Monitor Medicare Administrative Contractor activities and coordinate with internal teams on coding, reimbursement, and access

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s/MBA preferred
Minimum 5 years of experience in health policy, advocacy, payer relations, pharm/bio sales or marketing, or related healthcare policy
Strong understanding of complex healthcare markets, including biologics, oncology, and immunology
Understanding of the changing healthcare environment at the local and national level
Excellent communication, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Ability to manage territory budget
Travel up to 60%, including evenings and weekends
Valid U.S. driver’s license required
Experience with local public affairs campaigns focused on legislative or policy issues preferred
Knowledge of government policy development and healthcare policy trends preferred
Experience with grassroots lobbying and mobilization efforts preferred
Experience with complex markets such as biologics, injectable, infusible, and oral products in Oncology, Immunology, and/or Neuroscience preferred
Expertise in government policy development process preferred
Understanding of healthcare policy and payment models, including ASP, Part D, Fee-for-Service, Managed Medicare/Medicaid, and Medicare Administrative Contractor policies and guidelines preferred
Prior people management experience preferred
Demonstrated commitment to learning emerging technologies such as AI

Benefits

Comp & perks

Retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year; 48 hours for Colorado employees; 56 hours for Washington employees
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 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
Inclusive interview process and disability accommodations
Equal opportunity employment