Director, Global Public Affairs

Johnson Johnson; Maidenhead; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Maidenhead, UK is seeking a Director, Global Public Affairs to lead strategic public affairs initiatives across Oncology, Immunology, and Neuroscience portfolios within J&J Innovative Medicine.

The role drives proactive multichannel external engagement, aligns policy priorities with communications, and partners with Government Affairs, Policy, and Enterprise Public Affairs to advance business objectives and strengthen the external environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years professional experience in public affairs, government relations, or policy communications.
• Experience with global or market-level advocacy and external affairs development.
• Strong writing and messaging ability; ability to engage with executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic public affairs initiatives across Oncology, Immunology, and Neuroscience portfolios.
• Develop and execute proactive, multichannel public affairs strategies aligned to policy priorities and communications plans.
• Engage with external stakeholders including policymakers, KOLs, patient advocacy, and coalitions to advance business objectives.

Skills

Public Affairs

Policy communications

Executive storytelling

External engagement

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Job Function

Communications & Corporate/External Affairs

Job Sub Function

Product Communications

Job Category

Professional

All Job Posting Locations

Maidenhead, Berkshire, United Kingdom

Job Description

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions 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 jnj.com.

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Johnson & Johnson is currently searching for the best talent to join our team as a Director, Global Public Affairs, one of three Therapeutic Area-aligned roles supporting Oncology, Immunology, or Neuroscience within J&J Innovative Medicine.

This is a hybrid role available in Titusville, NJ, Raritan, NJ, New Brunswick, NJ, Spring House, PA.

Additional locations in EMEA might considered- France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK.

Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):

US-R-104139

France, Italy, Germany and Spain- R-104589

With $82.6 billion in 2020 sales, Johnson & Johnson is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly-based manufacturer of health care products, as well as a provider of related services, for the consumer, pharmaceutical, and medical devices markets. There are more than 260 Johnson & Johnson operating companies employing over 135,000 people and with products touching the lives of over a billion people every day, throughout the world. If you have the talent and desire to touch the world, Johnson & Johnson has the career opportunities to help make it happen.

The Director, Global Public Affairs will drive strategic public affairs initiatives in support of each Therapeutic Area portfolio: Oncology, Immunology, and Neuroscience. This leader will develop and execute proactive, multichannel public affairs strategies that align policy priorities, communications plans and stakeholder engagement to advance business objectives and strengthen the external environment for the dedicated Therapeutic Area portfolio.

This role requires a deep understanding of business strategy, access dynamics, and the evolving policy landscape to anticipate external trends, shape stakeholder engagement, and position J&J Innovative Medicine as a trusted leader in advancing innovation and improving patient outcomes. The leader will also help elevate public affairs as a strategic discipline across the organization.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Build and lead proactive, multichannel public affairs plans that integrate policy priorities, advocacy strategies and communications priorities to drive external engagement, strengthen patient access and support long-term portfolio success.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to Therapeutic Area leadership, translating business priorities into external affairs strategies that advance patient access, protect and enhance reputation, and shape the policy and advocacy environment for long-term portfolio success.
• Build and maintain strong external relationships with Therapeutic-area-focused policy influencers, including patient advocacy organizations, key opinion leaders, think tanks, policymakers, and coalitions.
• Monitor and interpret the public policy landscape, including drug pricing, reimbursement, site-of-care, clinical research, and health equity considerations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Therapeutic Area Communications & Public Affairs, Government Affairs & Policy, Enterprise Public Affairs, Patient Advocacy, and Patient Access teams to ensure alignment and consistency.
• Ensure public affairs activities are fully integrated with communications, media relations, and policy efforts.
• Provide strategic counsel to Therapeutic Area business leaders (R&D and Commercial) on public policy, advocacy positioning, and external engagement.
• Contribute to executive visibility opportunities, including speaking engagements and media interactions, in partnership with communications colleagues.
• Stay attuned to emerging industry trends and proactively adapt public affairs strategies to address evolving scientific, market, and societal dynamics.
• Support functional communications needs and provide counsel during issues management or crisis situations impacting the Therapeutic Area portfolio.

Education

Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree is required with a preference of study in the areas of Political Science, Policy, Public Relations, Government, Community Affairs, Communications or closely related field
• Master’s degree preferred

Required

• Minimum of (12) years professional experience
• Experience in public affairs, politics, policy communications, advocacy; global or market-level advocacy experience a plus
• Strong communications skills, including engaging with executive leadership
• Strong writing and messaging ability
• Experience with external affairs development and execution
• Broad understanding of pricing policy and best practices in engaging policymakers and KOLs
• Ability to rapidly develop deep relationships externally and internally
• Ability to engage with business partners, understand commercial and business strategy and support that strategy through public affairs.
• Ability to lead in times of ambiguity, strong influencing skills

Other

• Up to 25% travel

At Johnson & Johnson, we’re on a mission to change the trajectory of health for humanity. That starts by creating the world’s healthiest workforce. Through ground breaking programs and policies, we empower the physical, mental, emotional, and financial health of our employees and the ones they love. As such, candidates offered employment must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or secure an approved accommodation prior to the commencement of employment to support the well-being of our employees, their families and the communities in which we live and work.

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com.

Johnson & Johnson is an Aff… All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Preferred Skills

Agility Jumps, Brand Identity, Brand Recognition, Communications Measurement, Competitive Landscape Analysis, Corporate Communications Strategy, Corporate Management, Cultural Competence, Customer Experience Management, External Communication, Leadership, Product Knowledge, Relationship Building, Stakeholder Engagement, Tactical Planning, Technical Credibility