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Job Description:
Director, US State Policy - Johnson & Johnson Services IncAbout Innovative Medicine Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicineJohnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is searching for the best talent for a Director, US State Policy. This role will be remote and can be located anywhere in the US.
Job Description:
As a core member of the State Policy team, the Director, US State Policy is responsible for the development and execution of policy positions and advocacy initiatives, using a consensus approach with strategic external and internal relationships. The Director will drive a policy portfolio of high visibility pharmaceutical and medical device public policy issues related to our core assets.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The position supports a portfolio of high visibility public policy issues requiring expertise and experience of U.S.-based health care costs and affordability, coverage & reimbursement of pharmaceutical and medical device products, insurance coverage and benefit design including Medicaid, payment and delivery system reform, value assessment and the regulation of emerging and digital technologies. Tracks, analyzes, and drives strategy on state legislation in assigned issue areas in partnership with State Affairs leads. Partners with relevant J&J stakeholders on policy-related aspects of implementation of enacted state policy changes in assigned issue areas. Leads or supports trade association engagement and coordination in advancing policy positions, including planning, design, development, preparation, and submission of comprehensive written comments and testimony in assigned issue areas. Builds, sustains, and leverages effective relationships with relevant outside stakeholder entities to advance Johnson & Johnson's payment and health care delivery policy and advocacy priorities. Establishes industry-leading subject matter expertise to routinely provide recommendations to J&J business partners. Monitors and participates in government and stakeholder meetings, official proceedings, and other activities to ensure priorities are represented and positively influence final outcomes. Serves as subject matter expert in development of advocacy materials in assigned issue areas. Represents J&J as appropriate in external venues, including as a presenter at third-party conferences and other events. Supports thought leadership in shaping new policies, through coordination with key stakeholder groups. Works with key internal partners to identify and advance necessary policy research in assigned issue areas.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's Degree required; MHS/MA/MS or higher, with health policy focus is strongly preferred. A minimum of 10 years of related professional experience is required. Thorough knowledge and understanding of US public policy development including regulatory and legislative processes. Demonstrated ability to
