Director, Public Affairs, Oncology

Johnson & Johnson

Director of Public Affairs managing advocacy initiatives for Johnson & Johnson's oncology business. Leading partnerships and strategies to enhance access to oncology medicines and influence policy matters.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeWashington • District of Columbia, Pennsylvania, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $258,750 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement public affairs and advocacy strategies that help enable faster and broader patient access to Johnson & Johnson’s oncology medicines, in close partnership with brand, market access, Government Affairs and policy teams across the portfolio.
Help advance Johnson & Johnson’s position on policy matters in relation to patient access, portfolio growth, or the United States’ leadership in innovative medicine, ensuring positions are grounded in business priorities and patient impact.
Use existing enterprise, policy, and reputation platforms (such as the Oncology Care Index and the Center for U.S. Healthcare Policy Research) to strengthen Johnson & Johnson’s voice, advance oncology policy priorities, and reinforce the company’s leadership in innovation, access, and patient-centered care.
Build and sustain strong networks with advocacy organizations, professional societies and other key stakeholders to help shape the external environment and build aligned support on issues that matter most to the business and the patients and customers we serve.
Anticipate and manage sensitive issues with care and sound judgment, identifying emerging risks early and partnering across the business to shape thoughtful, coordinated responses that protect reputation and support continued access and innovation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience 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 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 pricing policy and standards in engaging policymakers and KOLs.
Ability to develop relationships externally and internally.
Ability to engage with business partners, understand commercial and business strategy and support that strategy through public affairs.
Preferred: Media Relations industry experience.
Ability to lead in times of ambiguity, strong influencing skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 period; 10 days Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year; Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year.

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Hard Skills & Tools

public affairsadvocacy strategiespolicy communicationsexternal affairs developmentpricing policystakeholder engagementmessagingnetwork buildingrisk managementpatient-centered care

Soft Skills

strong communications skillswriting abilityrelationship developmentinfluencing skillsleadership in ambiguityjudgmentcollaborationstrategic thinkingengagement with executive leadershipproblem-solving