Director, US State Policy - Johnson & Johnson Services Inc

6090-Johnson & Johnson Services Inc. Legal Entity; New Brunswick (NJ); Remote; USD 150,000 - 259,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation –120 hours per year

Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year

Holiday pay –13 days per calendar year

Parental Leave – 480 hours

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Director, US State Policy to develop and execute policy positions on healthcare costs, coverage, and reform. This role focuses on high-visibility legislative issues and engages with external stakeholders, trade associations, and internal partners to advance policy priorities.

The position is remote in the US, requires a bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of public policy experience, and offers leadership opportunities across the State Policy team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; advanced degree preferred in health policy or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in US public policy and healthcare; regulatory and legislative familiarity.
• Ability to distill complex policy matters and prepare comments on rulemakings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute policy positions and advocacy initiatives.
• Drive a policy portfolio on healthcare costs, coverage, Medicaid, and reform.
• Lead or support external stakeholder engagement and testimony preparation.
• Build relationships with internal partners, trade associations, and executives.
• Represent Johnson & Johnson in external venues and drive thought leadership in policy.

Skills

Advocacy

Public policy

Strategic leadership

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

MHS/MA/MS or higher, health policy focus

Tools

Policy analysis tools

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.

Job Function:

Communications & Corporate/External Affairs

Job Sub Function:

Government Affairs & Policy

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America, Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America

Job Description:

Director, US State Policy - Johnson & Johnson Services Inc

About Innovative Medicine

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is searching for the best talent for a Director, US State Policy. This role will be remote and can be located anywhere in the US.

Job Description: As a core member of the State Policy team, the Director, US State Policy is responsible for the development and execution of policy positions and advocacy initiatives, using a consensus approach with strategic external and internal relationships. The Director will drive a policy portfolio of high visibility pharmaceutical and medical device public policy issues related to our core assets.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The position supports a portfolio of high visibility public policy issues requiring expertise and experience of U.S.-based health care costs and affordability, coverage & reimbursement of pharmaceutical and medical device products, insurance coverage and benefit design including Medicaid, payment and delivery system reform, value assessment and the regulation of emerging and digital technologies.
• Tracks, analyzes, and drives strategy on state legislation in assigned issue areas in partnership with State Affairs leads.
• Partners with relevant J&J stakeholders on policy-related aspects of implementation of enacted state policy changes in assigned issue areas.
• Leads or supports trade association engagement and coordination in advancing policy positions, including planning, design, development, preparation, and submission of comprehensive written comments and testimony in assigned issue areas.
• Builds, sustains, and leverages effective relationships with relevant outside stakeholder entities to advance Johnson & Johnson’s payment and health care delivery policy and advocacy priorities.
• Establishes industry-leading subject matter expertise to routinely provide recommendations to J&J business partners.
• Monitors and participates in government and stakeholder meetings, official proceedings, and other activities to ensure priorities are represented and positively influence final outcomes.
• Serves as subject matter expert in development of advocacy materials in assigned issue areas.
• Represents J&J as appropriate in external venues, including as a presenter at third-party conferences and other events.
• Supports thought leadership in shaping new policies, through coordination with key stakeholder groups.
• Works with key internal partners to identify and advance necessary policy research in assigned issue areas.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s Degree required; MHS/MA/MS or higher, with health policy focus is strongly preferred. A minimum of 10 years of related professional experience is required. Thorough knowledge and understanding of US public policy development including regulatory and legislative processes. Demonstrated ability to analyze complex health care regulations and policies, distill complex policy matters to develop and assess policy options and prepare comments on complex healthcare rulemakings and other proceedings. Ability to engage in high-level strategic and analytical thinking. Ability to perform research with a working knowledge of relevant information and data sources and skilled in the use of data to inform policy positions and advocacy strategy. Demonstrated internal and external leadership skills and gravitas, with the ability to work proactively and independently. Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and industry personnel, including subject matter experts, government affairs staff, and high-level executives. Excellent oral communication, written communication, and presentation skills, especially persuasive writing. Demonstrated commitment to learning emerging technologies, such as AI, through exploration, iteration, and applying new tools over time The ability to travel up to 10%.

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 characters 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 & 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 contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills: Advocacy Communications, Budget Management, Compliance Management, Corporate Communications Strategy, Corporate Management, Cross Sector Collaboration, Government Relations, Leverages Information, Negotiation, Public Affairs, Public Policies, Regulatory Development, Relationship Building, Representing, Stakeholder Engagement, Tactical Planning, Technical Credibility

Salary:

The anticipated base pay range for this position is : $150,000.00 - $258,750.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

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 period10 days Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

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 https://www.jnj.com/.