Director, Bioethics, Policy, and Partnerships

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine • Horsham, PA

4d • $164,000 - $282,900

About The Position

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 jnj.com. As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. About 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-medicine We are searching for the best talent for a Director, Bioethics, Policy, and Partnerships in Horsham, PA or Titusville, NJ or New Brunswick, NJ. Purpose: The Director, BPP is a global role responsible for facilitating the successful integration of bioethically grounded Policies for Johnson and Johnson and/or development and implementation of educational initiatives/programs to serve patients, caregivers, and providers on behalf of OCMO. Policy Integration will have a focus on strategies for Office of the Chief Medical Officer (OCMO) Policies such as but not including Pre-Approval Access (PAA) and Post-Trial Access (PTA), providing counsel to business partners related to the interpretation of the policies and/or facilitating stakeholder involvement as required to support the business (e.g., regulatory legal). In all areas of focus, the Director will collaborate closely with groups not limited to Innovative Medicines, Medical Devices, Global Medical Safety as well as Patient Advocacy Groups, Global Medical Affairs, Global Operations, and Clinical Research and Development. Third party collaboration will also be required to ensure a cohesive approach to Policy interpretation and/or educational initiatives. This position reports to Global Head, Policy Integration & Education within BPP. Further, the role may also support strategic business objectives across the BPP business portfolio and other OCMO related needs as required.

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required.
• Minimum of 9 years Pharma or Device related experience with proven performance is required.
• Demonstrated experience in Organizational Policy related work is strongly preferred (e.g., authoring, educating, implementation)
• Clinical operations and/or clinical trials experience and/or management of large-scale complex programs.
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of principles of drug development and Pharmaceutical Codes of Conduct
• Fluent in English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills, including formal presentation proficiency with peers and leadership
• Proficient with Microsoft suite of software products including Excel and Word, PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

• Medical background is an asset to this role (i.e., nursing, biology, etc.) as well as prior experience in academic collaboration.
• Must be a self-starter and agile; proactive with excellent business acumen and able to effectively manage multiple, time sensitive priorities with limited supervision.
• Ability to understand, synthesize and appropriately convey policy and problem solve in support of organizational integration, and work collaboratively across the enterprise to enhance appropriate interpretation and adherence.
• Demonstrated experience in handling sensitive matters with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to analyze complex/sensitive matters and appropriately manage and escalate in a time sensitive manner; demonstrates courage of convictions appropriately and respectfully in difficult situations, contributing to effective resolution.
• Strategic identification, creation, and implementation of educational opportunities to support patients, caregivers and providers relative to the OCMO mission and vision.
• Pragmatic,; solution-oriented and demonstrates emotional intelligence.
• Demonstrated ability to strategize but ALSO tactically execute; able to understand the larger picture while having keen attention to detail and downstream impacts of decisions.
• Able to influence and manage without authority and collaborate with a diverse set of internal and external stakeholders and leaders.
• Understands the importance of rapport and relationship building with ALL stakeholders and has a strong team orientation independent of level or hierarchy.

Responsibilities

• Lead/support the global integration of bioethically grounded OCMO Policies across Johnson & Johnson.
• Develop and implement educational programs to support patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers.
• Drive strategy and implementation for key OCMO Policies (e.g., Pre-Approval Access, Post‑Trial Access).
• Provide expert counsel to business partners on policy interpretation and application; solution oriented problem solving of complex and sensitive matters.
• Facilitate cross‑functional stakeholder engagement, including Regulatory, Legal, and other internal partners.
• Collaborate closely with teams including but not limited to Innovative Medicines, Medical Devices, Post-Approval Delivery Unit (PADU), Global Medical Safety, Regulatory Legal, Global Medical Affairs, and Clinical R&D.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure aligned and cohesive Policy interpretation and educational approaches.
• Support strategic business objectives across the BPP portfolio and broader OCMO needs as required.
• Reports to the Global Head, Policy Integration & Education within BPP.

Benefits

• The expected pay range for this position is $164,000 to $282,900.
• The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs.
• Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/ performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis.
• Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
• Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
• This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
• Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation –120 hours per calendar year Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –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 in a 52-week rolling period10 days Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
• For additional general information on company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director