• Manager, Federal Affairs

    J&J Family of Companies (Washington, DC)


    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 https://www.jnj.com

    Job Function:

    Communications & Corporate/External Affairs

    Job Sub** **Function:

    Government Affairs & Policy

    Job Category:

    Professional

    All Job Posting Locations:

    Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America

    Job Description:

    We are searching for the best talent to join our team as a Manager, Federal Affairs, Innovative Medicine! This team works to advance our pharmaceutical and biologics portfolio and our key public policy, legislative, advocacy and political goals. This role will be hybrid based in our Washington, DC office.

     

    Purpose: Join a Federal team that delivers Legislative and Administration advocacy strategies to enhance the value of the Innovative Medicine business and US based industry initiatives. Engage and assist with key US-based trade associations including the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers Association (PhRMA), the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), and other trade associations, coalitions, and life-sciences organizations. Deliver coordinated Federal Government Affairs initiatives that advance the enterprise priorities of Johnson & Johnson.

    Strategic Leadership Responsibilities:

    + Develop and share materials for internal and external purposes including slide decks, memos, and Congressional biographies.

    + Draft and edit updates on priority issues for internal distribution.

    + Monitor and report on Congressional hearings and legislative activity, support lobbyist advocacy engagement.

    + Engage with the IM Federal team to develop and implement Federal Congressional Stakeholder Plan.

    + Analyze and leverage consultant materials, tactics, and deliverables.

    + Support franchise specific projects for Innovative Medicine therapeutic areas and product portfolios.

    + Engage with and support Federal IM team with trade association activities including development of committee materials, coordination amongst subgroups and messaging for PhRMA & BIO.

    + Coordinate with internal partners to advance Innovative Medicine priorities within the Johnson & Johnson Federal Affairs strategic priorities plan.

    Qualifications:

    + A minimum of 5 years of experience in government, government affairs, healthcare policy and/or public policy arena required. Hill experience is strongly preferred.

    + Bachelor’s degree is required; with a concentration in healthcare policy, law, political science, communications, or business administration preferred.

    + Knowledge of Federal government policy and legislative process is required.

    + Ability to lead multiple priorities and workstreams is required, as well as attention to detail and ability to deliver projects on time.

     

    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 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, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers , internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

    Required Skills:

    Preferred Skills:

    Advocacy Communications, Budget Management, Corporate Communications Strategy, Corporate Management, Government Relations, Negotiation, Process Improvements, Public Affairs, Regulatory Development, Relationship Building, Representing, Stakeholder Engagement, Technical Credibility