Senior Manager, IM NA Public Affairs

Johnson & Johnson

. Lead and implement Canada public affairs strategies aligned to enterprise, access, and therapeutic area priorities .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeToronto • CanadaSenior💰 $122,000 - $212,750 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in public affairs strategy development and implementation within the Canadian healthcare landscape, with strong capabilities in stakeholder engagement, communications, and issues management. Proven ability to influence senior leaders and manage complex projects in a fast-paced environment.

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Public Affairs Strategy DevelopmentHealthcare Policy UnderstandingStakeholder EngagementCommunications SkillsIssues Management

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Hard Skills

Public AffairsGovernment AffairsPolicy DevelopmentCommunicationsProject ManagementWritingNarrative DevelopmentMedia RelationsInfluencing Senior LeadersComplex Topic Translation

Soft Skills

Good JudgmentAdaptabilityRelationship BuildingInfluenceCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Canadian HealthcareLife SciencesHealthcare/PharmaceuticalHealthcare ConsultingPublic PolicyPolitical ScienceMatrix EnvironmentReputation StewardshipFast-Paced EnvironmentFrench Language Capability

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and implement Canada public affairs strategies aligned to enterprise, access, and therapeutic area priorities
Drive public affairs initiatives contributing to healthcare policy conversations and optimized operating conditions
Partner with Government Affairs, Market Access, Stakeholder Engagement, Legal, Regulatory, Compliance, and Commercial teams
Develop and implement launch-readiness communications and public affairs plans for new therapies, assets, and indications in Canada
Serve as a key media-relations contact and counsel leaders on external engagement in the Canadian healthcare environment
Build and maintain relationships with external partners and policy influencers
Support issues preparedness, narrative pull-through, critical incident response, and reputation stewardship
Lead and coordinate agency and partner support for public affairs, communications, and stakeholder plans
Partner with HUB and global public affairs leaders to ensure consistency, scalability, and alignment with global strategy
Potentially support public affairs work across North America, including the United States

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
8–10+ years of experience in public affairs, government affairs, policy, or communications
Strong understanding of the Canadian healthcare policy landscape and broader public conversation on healthcare and life sciences
Outstanding writing and communications skills
Experience translating complex topics for diverse audiences
Ability to advise and influence senior leaders
Comfort operating in a matrix environment and leading through influence
Good judgment and experience supporting issues management and reputation-critical decisions
Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment
Educational concentration in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Political Science, Public Policy, or related field preferred
Healthcare/pharmaceutical, government, or healthcare consulting experience preferred
French language capability 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; 48 hours for employees residing in Colorado; 56 hours for employees residing in Washington
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
Inclusive interview process and disability accommodations