Manager, Government Affairs and Policy, Innovative Medicine

About the role

Johnson & Johnson's Government Affairs & Policy (GA&P) team in Innovative Medicine works to advance access to innovative medicines and shape a policy environment that supports innovation. This Manager position reports to the Director of Government Affairs & Policy and contributes to improving patient access to J&J Innovative Medicine products in Japan, including new modalities. The role involves policy analysis of the National Health Insurance drug pricing system and of assigned therapeutic areas, turning insights into concrete plans.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Director in developing policy strategies, goals and outcome-based action plans, including analysis and drafting of key deliverables.
• Work with the Integrated Market Access team and cross-functional teams to deliver agreed outcomes, tracking progress and coordinating actions.
• Engage internal and external stakeholders on pricing, regulatory, CEA (Japan HTA) and patient access matters, supporting policy development, interpretation and implementation.
• Develop briefing materials and documents in Japanese and English, with a clear understanding of the narrative and target stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Asia Pacific and global teams to align messages and maximise the impact of local actions.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders, including industry associations, to strengthen J&J's presence and reputation in the GA&P area.

Required profile

• Experience in healthcare-related Government Affairs and Policy work, such as the pharmaceutical industry, government/public agencies or consulting firms.
• Solid knowledge of the healthcare industry and a track record of execution and project management in cross-functional teams.
• 7+ years of relevant work experience, preferably in healthcare-related industries.
• Bachelor's degree; an MBA, MPH or Master's degree is advantageous.
• Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders and to influence them.

Required skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication in Japanese; solid English for verbal communication and drafting policy documents (candidates still developing English are encouraged to apply).
• Knowledge of the regulatory and healthcare policy environment, and the ability to summarise risks, opportunities and implications of industry and government initiatives.
• Participation in industry association activities such as working groups.