External Affairs & Patient Advocacy Lead - Chile

Alsaneo L7 Spa; Renca; Presencial; CLP 89.280.000 - 133.920.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Johnson & Johnson in Chile seeks an External Affairs Manager & Patients Advocacy Groups to design, coordinate and execute strategy for Chile, influencing public policy, regulatory environments and access to innovation.

The role requires strategic vision, political acumen, and strong relationships with authorities, industry bodies, patient organizations and other stakeholders, ensuring compliant, non-promotional engagement aligned with J&J Credo.

Formación

• University degree required; postgraduate studies in public policy, public health, international relations, law, communications, business administration or related fields will be highly valued.
• Professionals with 5–6 years of experience and at least 3 years in External Affairs, Government Affairs, Public Affairs, Patient Advocacy, public policy or related areas, ideally in healthcare, the pharmaceutical industry, medical devices, biotechnology or healthcare organizations.
• Fluent written and spoken English; strong knowledge of the Chilean healthcare system, public policy processes, and regulatory dynamics.

Responsabilidades

• Map key trends in the Chilean healthcare environment, identify risks and opportunities, and translate them into analysis, recommendations and action plans for internal teams and regional leadership.
• Support Country Lead in engagement with industry trade associations and other relevant organizations, providing external insights and input to advance priorities.
• Design and execute the annual institutional Patient Advocacy strategy for Chile, aligning External Affairs and Medical Affairs priorities and ensuring non-promotional engagements.
• External Affairs and Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain trusted relationships with authorities, legislators, industry associations, think tanks, civil society organizations, patient associations, and coalitions in Chile.
• Represent J&J in forums, chambers, sector working groups, public events related to health policy, access to innovation and patient engagement, within approved frameworks.
• Operationalize collaboration opportunities with PAGs prioritized through institutional strategy and Medical Affairs plans, including education, awareness, prevention, health literacy, and system navigation.

Conocimientos

Strategic thinking

Executive presence

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Interpersonal skills

Educación

University degree

Postgraduate studies in public policy/public health/international relations/law/communications/business administration

Descripción del empleo

Johnson & Johnson in Chile seeks an External Affairs Manager & Patients Advocacy Groups to design, coordinate and execute strategy for Chile, influencing public policy, regulatory environments and access to innovation.

The role requires strategic vision, political acumen, and strong relationships with authorities, industry bodies, patient organizations and other stakeholders, ensuring compliant, non-promotional engagement aligned with J&J Credo.