Manager, Public Affairs Content Lead

Johnson & Johnson

Public Affairs Content Lead shaping policy narratives and executive communications for Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine. Translating healthcare research and priorities into advocacy content and campaigns.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeWashington • District of Columbia, New Jersey, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $102,000 - $177,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing clear and persuasive communications for diverse audiences, with a strong focus on healthcare policy and public affairs. Proven ability to manage multiple projects while ensuring content accuracy and strategic alignment using modern content practices and AI-enabled tools.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Exceptional Writing SkillsExecutive-Level CommunicationsHealthcare Policy ExperienceCross-Functional CollaborationAI-Enabled Content Development

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Hard Skills

Content DevelopmentMessage ArchitecturePolicy SynthesisIssue Brief DevelopmentExecutive PresentationsMessaging PlatformsContent PlanningResearch-Based CommunicationsStorytellingQuality Assurance

Soft Skills

Project ManagementPartner ManagementAdaptabilityResponsivenessCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

AI-Enabled ToolsContent Development ToolsModern Communications Workflows

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent

Industry Keywords

Public AffairsHealthcare PolicyPharmaceuticalsRegulated IndustryAdvocacyMarket AccessReputation Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain narrative frameworks for priority policy, access, reputation, and business issues
Build message architectures, message maps, talking points, FAQs, and positioning documents
Translate complex topics into clear and persuasive communications for diverse audiences
Shape North America Public Affairs communications on emerging issues and strategic priorities
Lead development of issue briefs, policy primers, thought leadership content, executive presentations, briefing materials, messaging platforms, and toolkits
Adapt content for multiple channels and audiences
Partner with subject matter authorities to ensure content accuracy, relevance, and strategic alignment
Manage multiple projects while maintaining quality and responsiveness
Manage content planning supporting Center for U.S. Healthcare Policy Research
Translate research findings into accessible content products
Collaborate with Public Affairs, Government Affairs & Policy, Communications, Scientific Affairs, Legal, business teams, agencies, and vendors
Support integrated campaigns, issue advocacy, executive engagement, reputation-building, rapid response, and issue management
Establish efficient content development, review, and deployment approaches
Improve quality, speed, and consistency through modern content practices and AI-enabled tools
Develop reusable content resources and messaging assets
Support repeatable workflows for stakeholder intelligence and responsible, compliant use of data and AI-enabled tools

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
5–8 years of related experience
Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills
Experience developing executive-level communications and critical messaging
Ability to synthesize complex policy, scientific, regulatory, or business topics into clear and actionable communications
Proven ability to prioritize and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment
Strong partner management and cross-functional collaboration skills
Preferred: Healthcare policy, pharmaceuticals, or regulated-industry experience
Preferred: Experience supporting public affairs, advocacy, market access, or reputation initiatives
Preferred: Experience working with research-based communications
Preferred: Familiarity with AI-enabled content development tools and modern communications workflows
Preferred: Experience managing external communications agencies and strategic partners

Benefits

Comp & perks

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; 48 hours for employees residing in Colorado; 56 hours for employees residing in Washington
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 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