Director, US State Policy

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Design and implement policy positions and advocacy strategies utilizing a collaborative approach.

• Manage a prominent policy portfolio addressing public policy matters related to pharmaceuticals and medical devices.

• Evaluate and influence strategies concerning state legislation in designated issue areas alongside State Affairs leaders.

• Collaborate with J&J stakeholders to execute changes in enacted state policies.

• Lead or assist in engagement and coordination with trade associations.

• Plan, create, prepare, and submit written comments and testimonies.

• Cultivate and utilize relationships with external stakeholders to further payment and healthcare delivery objectives.

• Offer subject matter expertise and strategic advice to J&J business collaborators.

• Observe and engage in government and stakeholder meetings, official proceedings, and related activities.

• Create advocacy materials.

• Represent J&J at external functions, conferences, and events.

• Promote thought leadership and influence new policy development with key stakeholder groups.

• Identify and promote essential policy research in conjunction with internal partners.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree is mandatory.

• An MHS/MA/MS or higher degree with a focus on health policy is highly preferred.

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience is required.

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of US public policy development, including regulatory and legislative processes.

• Capability to analyze intricate healthcare regulations and policies, formulate and evaluate policy options, and draft comments on complex healthcare rulemakings and proceedings.

• Strong strategic and analytical thinking skills.

• Proficient research abilities and familiarity with pertinent information and data sources.

• Expertise in utilizing data to shape policy positions and advocacy strategies.

• Proven internal and external leadership capabilities and presence.

• Ability to work autonomously and proactively.

• Skill in establishing and nurturing collaborative relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, industry professionals, subject matter experts, government affairs teams, and top executives.

• Exceptional oral and written communication and presentation skills, particularly in persuasive writing.

• A commitment to understanding emerging technologies, including AI.

• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

🏝️ Benefits

• Consolidated retirement plan (pension).

• Savings plan (401(k)).

• Long-term incentive program.

• Vacation entitlement of 120 hours per calendar year.

• Sick leave of 40 hours per calendar year; 48 hours for employees based in Colorado; 56 hours for employees based in Washington.

• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays, totaling 13 days per calendar year.

• Work, Personal, and Family Time allowance of up to 40 hours per calendar year.

• Parental Leave of 480 hours within one year following the birth, adoption, or foster care of a child.

• Bereavement Leave of 240 hours for immediate family members; 40 hours for extended family members per calendar year.

• Caregiver Leave of 80 hours within a 52-week rolling period.

• Volunteer Leave of 32 hours per calendar year.

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

• Fully remote work arrangement.