Senior Manager, Provincial Government Affairs – Ontario, Western Canada

Johnson & Johnson

. Develop and execute an integrated provincial government affairs and public policy strategy for Ontario and Western Canada .

Posted 11/8/2026full-timeToronto • CanadaSenior💰 CA$146,650 - CA$196,650 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing government affairs and public policy strategies, with a strong focus on healthcare policy, stakeholder engagement, and compliance. Proven ability to build relationships with senior government and healthcare stakeholders while managing complex strategic initiatives and external consultants.

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Government Affairs StrategyHealthcare Policy InfluenceStakeholder EngagementBudget ManagementFrench-Language Capability

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Hard Skills

Public Policy DevelopmentLegislation AnalysisAdvocacy StrategyMarket Access InitiativesHealthcare System TransformationProject ManagementData AnalysisAI Technologies

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsRelationship BuildingCross-Functional CollaborationStrategic Thinking

Tools & Technologies

Governance ToolsActivity Tracking Systems

Industry Keywords

Canadian Healthcare EnvironmentPharmaceuticalsBiotechnologyLife SciencesHealthcare TechnologyGovernment Decision-MakingPayer OrganizationsProvider Organizations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute an integrated provincial government affairs and public policy strategy for Ontario and Western Canada
Identify opportunities to influence healthcare policy, legislation, regulation and health system transformation affecting patient access and innovation
Lead evidence-based policy positions, advocacy strategies, submissions, consultation responses, briefing materials and stakeholder engagement plans
Translate provincial political and policy developments into recommendations for senior leaders and cross-functional teams
Build and maintain a multi-year provincial policy and stakeholder engagement roadmap
Build and maintain relationships with provincial officials, political staff, health system leaders, policymakers, associations, patient organizations and other stakeholders
Represent Johnson & Johnson in government meetings, policy forums, conferences and stakeholder working groups
Lead policy dialogues, roundtables, advocacy initiatives and external engagements
Build coalitions around shared healthcare priorities and policy objectives
Monitor political, legislative, regulatory, reimbursement and health system developments
Provide external intelligence, scenario perspectives and strategic counsel to Market Access leadership and senior stakeholders
Partner with Market Access, Strategic Healthcare Partnerships, Patient Engagement, Communications and Public Affairs, Medical Affairs, Commercial, Legal and Compliance teams
Support launch readiness, lifecycle planning, portfolio strategy and market access initiatives
Ensure compliance with lobbying legislation, political compliance requirements, reporting obligations and company policies
Manage external consultants, agencies and vendors
Oversee budgets, contracts, project plans, invoices and resource allocation
Maintain governance, activity tracking, documentation and reporting
Identify and manage government affairs risks
Improve processes, tools and ways of working, including appropriate use of data and AI-enabled approaches

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in public policy, political science, healthcare administration, business, law or a related area, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Typically 7 to 10 years of relevant experience in government affairs, public policy, market access, public affairs, healthcare strategy, government or a related field
Experience contributing to or influencing healthcare policy, legislation, regulation or government decision-making
Strong understanding of the Canadian healthcare environment, government decision-making processes and factors affecting access to innovative medicines
Ability to build trusted relationships with senior government, healthcare and policy stakeholders
Ability to operate effectively in a complex, matrixed and cross-functional organization
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive briefings, policy positions and advocacy materials
Experience managing external consultants, budgets and complex strategic initiatives
French-language capability is an asset for the Ontario and Western Canada position
Travel within the assigned region and occasional travel elsewhere in Canada may be required
Preferred: experience in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, life sciences, healthcare, health technology, government, a payer or provider organization, or an industry association
Preferred: experience working directly with provincial governments; national or federal policy experience is an asset
Preferred: experience supporting advocacy, policy development, healthcare system transformation or market-shaping initiatives
Advanced degree in a relevant discipline preferred
Demonstrated commitment to learning emerging technologies such as AI
Experience building team AI literacy and confidence, reinforcing trusted and responsible AI use and sound judgment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Inclusive work environment
Recruitment-process accommodation support
AI-enabled assessment tools and opportunities to develop AI literacy (described in the posting)