Director, Global Public Affairs

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., 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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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…