Director, US State Policy

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

📋 Description

• Formulate and implement policy positions and advocacy initiatives utilizing a consensus-driven approach.

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

• Monitor, evaluate, and develop strategies regarding state legislation within designated issue areas.

• Collaborate with J&J stakeholders to execute changes brought about by enacted state policies.

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

• Organize, develop, prepare, and submit written comments and testimony.

• Cultivate, maintain, and optimize relationships with external stakeholder organizations.

• Offer subject matter expertise and strategic recommendations to J&J business partners.

• Observe and participate in government and stakeholder meetings, formal proceedings, and associated activities.

• Create advocacy materials and represent J&J at external venues, conferences, and events.

• Foster thought leadership and coordinate policy research in collaboration with internal partners.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree is mandatory.

• At least 10 years of relevant professional experience is required.

• Extensive knowledge and comprehension of US public policy development, encompassing regulatory and legislative processes.

• Proven capability to analyze intricate healthcare regulations and policies, craft and evaluate policy alternatives, and prepare comments on complex healthcare rulemakings and proceedings.

• Proficiency in high-level strategic and analytical thinking.

• Familiarity with pertinent information and data sources, coupled with the ability to utilize data to guide policy positions and advocacy strategies.

• Established internal and external leadership abilities and presence, with the capacity to operate both proactively and independently.

• Skill in forming and sustaining collaborative working relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, industry professionals, subject matter experts, government affairs personnel, and senior executives.

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including expertise in persuasive writing and presentations.

• Proven commitment to mastering emerging technologies, such as AI, through exploration, iteration, and the application of new tools over time.

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

🏝️ 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; 48 hours for employees residing in Colorado; 56 hours for employees residing in Washington.

• 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 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 in a 52-week rolling period.

• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year.

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

• Fully remote work arrangement.

• Up to 10% travel.