Director, US State Affairs

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +4 more states.

📋 Description

• Serve as the representative for Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine and MedTech at the legislative, administrative, regulatory, and executive levels of state government, as well as local jurisdictions when necessary.

• Promote the interests of Johnson & Johnson, its operating entities, healthcare providers, and patients in Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, Montana, and Wyoming.

• Formulate, execute, and manage strategies that influence state legislative and regulatory processes.

• Facilitate patient and provider access to cutting-edge therapies and medical solutions while supporting business growth initiatives.

• Build and nurture relationships with state and local government entities.

• Draft and advance legislative and regulatory policy proposals in collaboration with internal partners and external stakeholders.

• Manage relationships with trade, professional, allied, educational, labor, and other key stakeholder organizations.

• Identify, analyze, and report on legislative, regulatory, healthcare trends, and emerging issues.

• Suggest and oversee strategies for addressing business and policy challenges.

• Direct internal work streams and engage external stakeholders to achieve measurable outcomes.

• Influence state policies that encourage favorable coverage, reimbursement, and access to products and services in government programs.

• Advocate for an open business environment through state and local legislation and regulations.

• Take part in and lead industry associations, steering committees, and networking groups.

• Maintain documentation, files, and resources relevant to state governmental activities.

• Travel primarily within Colorado and Arizona, with occasional travel to other states as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree is required; a Master's degree or MBA is preferred.

• At least 10 years of experience in a business-related field.

• Minimum of five years of experience in government and/or public policy.

• Previous experience as a lobbyist at either the state or federal level.

• Proven background in drafting and promoting legislative and regulatory proposals.

• Comprehensive understanding of the political landscape and legislative processes, including budget development, in the assigned states.

• A demonstrated history of successful execution.

• Capability to process substantial health, product, and public/private healthcare system information and apply it to legislative and regulatory contexts.

• Proficient influencing skills and the ability to convey complex information clearly.

• Strong prioritization skills, along with excellent oral and written communication abilities.

• Proven capability to address complex business issues with a solution-focused, strategic mindset.

• Willingness to travel domestically up to 60% of the time.

• Compliance with healthcare regulations and applicable government lobbying laws is essential.

🏝️ Benefits

• Consolidated retirement plan (pension).

• Savings plan (401(k)).

• Long-term incentive program.

• Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year.

• Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year; for employees residing in Colorado – 48 hours per calendar year; for employees residing in Washington State – 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 within a rolling 52-week period.

• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year.

• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year.

• Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Inclusive interview process and accommodation support.