Director, US Policy (MedTech) - Johnson & Johnson

Johnson & Johnson•Columbia, WA

2d•$154,000 - $265,650

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting a Director, US Policy, MedTech, preferably located in Washington, DC. Remote work may be considered on a case-by-case basis and requires Company approval. As a core member of the US Policy team, the Director develops and executes policy positions and advocacy initiatives through consensus-building and strategic internal and external relationships. The role leads highly visible public policy issues related to payment and coverage for medical devices and pharmaceuticals supporting Johnson & Johnson MedTech’s core assets. It focuses on the US policy agenda, improving health care delivery and payment, and driving reform, with opportunities to support international policy through health systems expertise in funding, reimbursement, and insurance. The position requires expertise in US health care costs and affordability; coverage and reimbursement for pharmaceutical and medical device products; insurance coverage and benefit design, including Medicare, Medicaid, and the ACA; payment and delivery-system reform; value assessment; and regulation of digital and other emerging technologies. The Director analyzes payment policy and its applicability to the US market, advises business sectors, builds relationships with government officials and external organizations, and coordinates advocacy across J&J teams and stakeholders. The role also supports research and analysis on global policy issues and provides policy support to regional Government Affairs and US Policy colleagues.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
At least 10 years of related professional experience.
At least 5 years of reimbursement policy analysis, including Medicare inpatient/outpatient hospital and/or physician payment systems.
Expertise in US health care coverage, coding, and reimbursement policy, including Medicare and private insurance.
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex health care regulations and policies, distill complex information, develop and assess policy options, and prepare written comments on proposed regulations and other proceedings.
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of US public policy development, including regulatory and legislative processes.
Ability to engage in high-level strategic and analytical thinking.
Ability to conduct research, work with relevant information and data sources, and use data to inform policy and advocacy strategy.
Leadership skills and the ability to work proactively and independently with a range of internal and external audiences.
Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with colleagues, partners, subject matter experts, government affairs staff, and senior executives.
Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills, including persuasive writing and the ability to represent J&J in venues such as conferences and other events.
Ability to independently conceptualize and direct quantitative studies using Medicare data files and other sources to assess the effects of new or changing policies.

Nice To Haves

MHS, MA, MS, JD, or higher degree with a health policy focus.
Government experience; experience with a large payer or insurer is a secondary preference.
Demonstrated commitment to learning emerging technologies, such as AI, through exploration, iteration, and applying new tools over time.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute policy positions and advocacy initiatives using a consensus approach and strategic internal and external relationships.
Lead public policy issues related to medical device and pharmaceutical payment and coverage for Johnson & Johnson MedTech’s core assets.
Track, analyze, and develop strategies in response to CMS rule-making and other policy matters, particularly Medicare coverage, coding, and payment for devices and pharmaceuticals used in inpatient and outpatient hospitals and physician offices.
Lead or support trade association engagement and coordination across J&J MedTech business units to advance policy positions, including preparing and submitting written comments, presentations, and other materials to CMS and relevant policy-making or advisory bodies.
Build, sustain, and leverage relationships with government officials, especially CMS, and external entities to advance US payment, health care delivery, and advocacy priorities.
Provide Medicare payment and coverage recommendations to business sectors, including MedTech innovation.
Monitor and participate in government and stakeholder meetings, official proceedings, and other activities to represent priorities and influence outcomes.
Analyze Medicare payment models and recommend payment policy reforms, including reforms involving emerging technologies and provider reimbursement.
Assess proposed CMS annual payment rules for inpatient hospitals, outpatient hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and physician payment; CMS Innovation Center proposals; Medicaid and ACA state reforms; and coverage, reimbursement, and value-assessment implications for innovative technologies.
Support the development of new payment models by coordinating with groups such as hospital and physician societies to bring innovative models to CMS/HHS.
Support research and analysis, in alignment with the Global Policy Institute, to inform innovative approaches to global policy issues and advocacy strategies.
Support regional Government Affairs and US Policy colleagues on health system funding, coverage, coding and payment systems, and private health insurance design.
Collaborate with the US Policy team, Government Affairs, and cross-functional teams to coordinate policy support and advocacy across federal agencies, Congress, and relevant trade associations.
Travel primarily domestically, approximately 10–15% of the time.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Business accident insurance
Group legal insurance
Pension plan
401(k) savings plan
Vacation, up to 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time, up to 40 hours per calendar year (up to 56 hours for employees residing in Washington State)
Holiday pay, including floating holidays, up to 13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time, up to 40 hours per calendar year
Annual performance bonus program