Director, US State Affairs - FL, GA, SC, AL

Director, US State Affairs –
Johnson & Johnson

Advocate on behalf of Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc. at state and local government levels in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Alabama. The role focuses primarily in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina.

• Represent the Corporation before state and local government legislative, administrative, regulatory and executive branches.
• Develop, implement and execute strategies that shape state legislative and regulatory processes to enable patient and provider access to innovative therapies and medical solutions.
• Establish and maintain interactive contact with state and local government executive, legislative, administrative and regulatory branches to deliver favorable public policy solutions.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with J&J Facility Leaders and their teams in states where J&J has a site.
• Draft and advance legislative and regulatory policy proposals in collaboration with J&J internal partners and external stakeholders.
• Develop, maintain and lead strong working relationships with trade, professional, and allied organizations, educational institutions, organized labor, and other stakeholders at the state level.
• Identify, analyze and report to J&J businesses on legislative and regulatory issues and healthcare trends that may impact the business.
• Participate in internal work streams dedicated to key issues or interests of the Corporation, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine or Medtech sectors, or the J&J US State Affairs organization.
• Assume leadership responsibilities on behalf of J&J US State Affairs for key external stakeholder organizations and develop, drive, and deliver meaningful engagements with measurable outcomes.
• Cooperate with internal business partners to identify, establish and shape state public policies that promote favorable coverage, reimbursement and access to products and services in government programs.
• Implement strategies and tactics to protect, promote and positively enhance an open business climate in the formulation of legislation and regulations by state and local entities.
• Participate, serve and assume leadership positions on industry-related associations, steering committees, and networking organizations to protect and promote J&J interests.
• Maintain office records, files and resource materials to assure proper business activities in reporting, planning and advising regarding state governmental activities.
• Adhere to J&J health care compliance requirements and all applicable government lobbying laws.

Education – Bachelor’s degree required.

• Minimum of 10 years of business-related experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in government and/or the public policy arena; exposure to public policy issues in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina preferred.
• Prior experience as a lobbyist at the state or federal level required; state affairs-specific experience preferred.
• Deep and thorough understanding of the political environment and legislative and regulatory processes in the assigned states.
• Background in drafting and advancing legislative and regulatory proposals.
• Experience leading a team and being a team player in multiple public policy disciplines.
• Proven ability to approach complex business issues with a solution-oriented, strategic focus.
• Healthcare industry knowledge, including major legislative and regulatory trends and the competitive environment, is preferred.
• Demonstrated record of excellence in execution.
• Ability to process significant amount of health, product and public private health care system information and apply this knowledge to the legislative and regulatory arena.
• Influencing skills and ability to communicate complex information in a manner understandable to those with little or no knowledge of the issue(s) required.
• Self-starter with ability to prioritize and excellent oral and written skills required.

Up to 50% domestic travel; primary work located in Florida and Georgia. Travel to other states will occur as needed.

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.

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