Director, Public Affairs, U.S. Neuroscience

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Washington, DC

6d•$150,000 - $258,750•Hybrid

About The Position

We are searching for the best talent to join our team as the Director, Public Affairs, U.S. Neuroscience. This role can sit in our Titusville, NJ or Washington D.C. office on a hybrid schedule. The Director, Public Affairs, U.S. Neuroscience will drive strategic public affairs initiatives in support of the U.S. Neuroscience portfolio. This leader will help shape the external policy and advocacy environment to support patient access, reimbursement, and the long-term success of the Neuroscience pipeline and portfolio. The role requires deep understanding of Neuroscience business strategy, access dynamics, and the evolving U.S. health policy landscape, while advancing public affairs as a strategic discipline across J&J Innovative Medicine.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree is required with a preference of study in the areas of Political Science, Policy, Public Relations, Government, Community Affairs, Communications or closely related field
Minimum of (10) years of relevant professional experience
Experience in public affairs, politics, policy communications, advocacy
Strong communications skills, including engaging with executive leadership
Strong writing and messaging ability
Experience with external affairs development and execution
Broad understanding of complex healthcare delivery and reimbursement system/payer dynamics, as well as protocols in engaging policymakers and KOLs
Ability to rapidly develop deep seeded relationships externally and internally
Ability to engage with business partners, understand commercial and business strategy and support that strategy through public affairs
Proven experience using Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies to enhance personal productivity and/or department performance
Ability to lead in times of ambiguity, strong influencing skills

Nice To Haves

Business Alignment
Business Communications
Corporate Communications Strategy
Corporate Management
Cultural Competence
Government Relations
Presentation Design
Public Affairs
Public Opinion
Public Policies
Public Relations (PR)
Social Awareness
Stakeholder Engagement
Tactical Planning
Technical Credibility

Responsibilities

Partner closely with Neuroscience leadership to understand business priorities, access challenges, and policy-related risks and opportunities.
Develop and implement integrated public affairs strategies that influence the external policy environment in ways that support innovation, patient access, and portfolio sustainability.
Help J&J maintain strong external relationships with policy influencers, including advocacy organizations, key opinion leaders, think tanks, policymakers, and coalitions alongside internal teams.
Monitor and interpret the mental health public policy and regulatory landscape, including emerging innovation, reimbursement, site-of-care, and clinical research
Collaborate cross-functionally with Neuroscience Communications & Public Affairs, Government Affairs & Policy, Global Public Affairs, Patient Advocacy & Alliances, and Strategic Customer Group to ensure alignment and consistency.
Ensure public affairs activities are fully integrated with communications, media relations, and policy efforts.
Provide strategic counsel to business leaders on public policy, advocacy positioning, and external engagement.
Support federal and state government affairs engagement by providing neuroscience-specific insights, messaging, and stakeholder context.
Contribute to executive visibility opportunities, including speaking engagements and media interactions.
Stay attuned to emerging policy and regulatory trends and societal dynamics to effectively adapt public affairs strategies.
Support functional communications needs and provide counsel during issues management or crisis situations impacting the Neuroscience portfolio.

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 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 period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year