Director, Global Public Affairs

Johnson Johnson; Titusville (NJ); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Director, Global Public Affairs to drive strategic public affairs initiatives across Oncology, Immunology, and Neuroscience within J&J Innovative Medicine. This senior leader will develop and execute proactive, multichannel strategies that align policy priorities with communications and stakeholder engagement to advance business objectives.

The role demands deep policy insight and executive-level counsel.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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 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.

Job Function

Communications & Corporate/External Affairs

Job Sub Function

Product Communications

Job Category

Professional

All Job Posting Locations

Issy-les-Moulineaux, France, Madrid, Spain, Maidenhead, Berkshire, United Kingdom, Milano, Italy, NEUSS, Germany, New Brunswick (Any City), Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of America, Titusville, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description

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):

UK -R-104595

France, Germany, Italy 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.

Job Description

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

• 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