Director, Public Affairs, US Oncology

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 258,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Parental Leave

Vacation – 120 hours per year

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine seeks a Director for Oncology Public Affairs in Washington, DC or Horsham, PA. This role involves developing strategic public affairs initiatives to enhance patient access to oncology medicines and requires over 10 years of experience in public affairs.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a deep understanding of business strategy. Key responsibilities include managing sensitive issues, building networks, and advancing policy matters while aligning with commercial objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years professional experience in public affairs or related field.
• Experience in policy communications and advocacy.
• Strong writing and messaging ability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement public affairs strategies for oncology.
• Advance J&J’s position on policy matters related to patient access.
• Build networks with advocacy organizations to shape the external environment.

Skills

Public affairs expertise

Strong communications skills

Political knowledge

Ability to develop relationships

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Political Science or related field

Job description

Role Summary

Johnson & Johnson is searching for the best talent to join our team as the Director, Oncology Public Affairs, to be located in either Washington, DC or Horsham, PA. The role will lead the development and execution of strategic public affairs and advocacy initiatives in support of Johnson & Johnson’s U.S. Oncology business. Embedded within the business and working in close partnership with brand, market access, Government Affairs and policy teams, this leader will identify and advance opportunities that strengthen the external environment for our in‑market portfolio and pipeline, with a focus on initiatives that directly support business priorities, patient access, and long‑term growth. This individual will serve as a strategic partner across the U.S. Oncology organization, building strong relationships with leaders in Hematology and Solid Tumor, as well as colleagues in Oncology Communications, Government Affairs & Policy, Enterprise Public Affairs, Patient Advocacy, and Strategic Customer Group. The role requires a deep understanding of business strategy, access dynamics, and the policy landscape to shape advocacy and public affairs efforts that are tightly aligned to portfolio needs and commercial objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement public affairs and advocacy strategies that help enable faster and broader patient access to Johnson & Johnson’s oncology medicines, in close partnership with brand, market access, Government Affairs and policy teams across the portfolio.
• Help advance Johnson & Johnson’s position on policy matters in relation to patient access, portfolio growth, or the United States’ leadership in innovative medicine, ensuring positions are grounded in business priorities and patient impact.
• Use existing enterprise, policy, and reputation platforms (such as the Oncology Care Index and the Center for U.S. Healthcare Policy Research) to strengthen Johnson & Johnson’s voice, advance oncology policy priorities, and reinforce the company’s leadership in innovation, access, and patient‑centered care.
• Build and sustain strong networks with advocacy organizations, professional societies and other key stakeholders to help shape the external environment and build aligned support on issues that matter most to the business and the patients and customers we serve.
• Anticipate and manage sensitive issues with care and sound judgment, identifying emerging risks early and partnering across the business to shape thoughtful, coordinated responses that protect reputation and support continued access and innovation.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required with a preference of study in the areas of Political Science, Policy, Public Relations, Government, Community Affairs, Communications or closely related field.

Required Experience and Skills

• Minimum of 10 years professional experience
• Experience in public affairs, politics, policy communications, advocacy
• 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 standards in engaging policymakers and KOLs
• Ability to develop relationships externally and internally
• Ability to engage with business partners, understand commercial and business strategy and support that strategy through public affairs.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Media Relations industry experience
• Ability to lead in times of ambiguity, strong influencing skills

Other Requirements

• Up to 25% travel

Compensation & Pay Transparency

Salary range: $150,000.00 - $258,750.00. Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are 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.

Benefits

• Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – 13 days per calendar year
• Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
• Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
• Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
• Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52‑week rolling period 10 days
• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
• Military Spouse Time‑Off – 80 hours per calendar year

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 under 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.