Associate Director, National Policy & Advocacy - Solid Tumor

Johnson & Johnson; Horsham; On-site; USD 120,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Director for National Policy & Advocacy to drive strategic initiatives in Solid Tumor Oncology. This dynamic role involves building relationships within the advocacy community, developing strategic plans in response to healthcare policies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in the healthcare sector, strong stakeholder management skills, and the ability to navigate complex environments. This position offers significant travel opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on patient access to care. If you are passionate about healthcare advocacy and policy, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Vacation Time

Sick Leave

Holiday Pay

Long-term Incentive Program

Qualifications

• 8+ years in healthcare industry and stakeholder management.
• Strong understanding of healthcare policies affecting access.

Responsibilities

• Lead relationships with advocacy stakeholders.
• Support strategic advocacy plans and initiatives.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Healthcare Policy Knowledge

Strategic Planning

Executive Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com

Job Function:

Customer Management

Job Sub Function:

Patient Advocacy

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Arlington, Virginia, United States, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America, Chicago, Illinois, United States, Horsham, Pennsylvania, United States of America, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, Knoxville, Tennessee, United States, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America, New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America, New Haven, Connecticut, United States, New York, United States of America, Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems Inc. (Strategic Customer Group) is recruiting for an Associate Director, National Policy & Advocacy covering the East Coast, with the most travel between Horsham, PA and Washington D.C.. This is a field-based role therefore residing in the East Coast timezone is preferred, and Central Timezone states will be considered as well.

Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems Inc., Strategic Customer Group, provides account management and customer support services to key health care customers, including leading health plans, pharmacy benefit managers, and government health care institutions. The company also provides contract management, logistics and supply chain functions for the major Johnson & Johnson franchises.

The Associate Director, National Policy & Advocacy is a leader responsible for supporting and implementing strategic business initiatives in response to the changing healthcare environment, deployed specifically to the policy & access issues in Solid Tumor Oncology. With a focus on Advocacy, Policy & Access, the Associate Director will partner with the National Policy & Advocacy Director, Solid Tumor to support Janssen’s cross functional business strategies and partner with key advocacy organizations (professional and patient) to improve access and barriers to care.

This role is highly consultative and requires partnering through a matrix environment with all internal partners (SCG & Franchise Leadership, Brand Marketing, Medical Affairs, Communications and public affairs, Government Affairs & US Policy, Healthcare Quality, Scientific Affairs, Finance). The candidate should have the ability to lead through ambiguity and demonstrate executive level communication. The role requires frequent cross-functional partnering and coordination with both internal and external stakeholders. The position does not have direct reports.

Tasks/Duties/Responsibilities

• Lead, cultivate and build meaningful relationships with targeted stakeholders within the advocacy community
• Support development, communication and execution of strategic advocacy plans in reaction to legislative, regulatory and payer policies, and development of advocacy launch strategy
• Support initiatives and pull through the advocacy strategy between National Advocacy Partner network and internal NA pharmaceutical functions (Brand marketing, Communications, Medical Affairs, Scientific Affairs, Senior Leadership, SCG partners, R&D)
• Cultivate insights on the unique challenges and needs of cancer patients and make informed recommendations to internal business partners
• Work with the State-based Health Policy & Advocacy team to pull through advocacy efforts on specific state-based policy & advocacy issues affecting specific populations in oncology
• Monitor the stakeholder environment, make strategic recommendations to strengthen existing relationships and identify new avenues for partnership
• Identify initiatives that positively impact access to J&J products (existing/ new) aligning to the strategic imperatives of the Oncology Solid Tumor business
• Effectively communicate and inform national advocacy organizations on key policy trends affecting patient access
• Possess knowledge and interest in Government programs and policies impacting cancer patients, including Medicare, Medicaid, and Commercial Payer polices
• Assist National Policy/Advocacy director with managing budget and execution of corporate membership & sponsorship requests from key stakeholder groups including professional societies and patient advocacy organizations
• Effectively participate and at times lead J&J’s advocacy partner meetings at relevant conventions
• Participate in Strategic Business Planning with internal partners and other relevant business meetings.

Required Minimum Education:

Bachelor’s degree required

Required Years of Related Experience:

• A minimum of 8 years’ experience in the Healthcare Industry is required
• A minimum of 8 years' related experience with stakeholder management, professional societies / patient advocacy groups or other account management, marketing, sales, or related Healthcare Policy experience. Strong background and understanding of commercial and public payor policy

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Understanding of complexities associated with the changing health care environment affecting access for patients and providers.

• Ability to demonstrate effective communication of technical information required.
• Demonstration of strong skills in strategic planning/development and execution is required.
• Demonstration of ability to manage complexity and collaboration with numerous cross-functional teams is required.
• Experience in working with complex markets is preferred.
• Knowledge of National Medicare/Medicaid/Commercial policies/guidelines and understanding of how they impact access for patients and providers
• Demonstration of executive level communication skills (written and oral) required.
• Demonstrated customer centric stakeholder management required

Travel on the Job:

Regular commuting to Horsham PA and Washington, DC. and attending external meetings throughout the US. Candidate must live in Eastern or Central time Zones

Percentage Traveled:

Significant domestic travel including weeknights and weekends is required (up to 50%)

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $120,000 to $207,000.

The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis. ·

• Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
• Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
• This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
• Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
  • Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year
  • Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year
  • Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year of Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
• Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson and Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center ([e-mail]) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$120,000 - $207,000

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