OneTrust

Director, US State Affairs – FL, GA, SC, AL

OneTrust

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Alabama • Florida • United States

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Responsibility for representing the Corporation, including our Innovative Medicine and MedTech sectors, before a variety of legislative, administrative, regulatory, and executive levels of state government and, in some instances, local jurisdictions.
  • Develop, implement, and execute strategies that inform and shape the state legislative and regulatory process to enable patient and provider access to innovative therapies and medical solutions, and that deliver business growth.
  • Establish and maintain interactive contact with state and local government executive, legislative, administrative, and regulatory branches to implement strategic plans and deliver favorable public policy solutions for Johnson & Johnson, our providers, and patients.
  • Develop, maintain strong relationships with J&J Facility Leaders and their teams in states where J&J has a site.
  • Draft and advance legislative and regulatory policy proposals in collaboration with J&J internal partners and external stakeholders.
  • Develop, maintain, and lead strong working relationships with trade, professional, and allied organizations, educational institutions, organized labor, and other stakeholders who help shape public policy at the state level, to drive J&J state priorities.
  • Identify, analyze, and report to J&J businesses on legislative and regulatory issues, as well as healthcare trends and emerging issues that may have an impact on the business, and recommend and manage a course of action.
  • Participate in, contribute to, and lead where appropriate, internal work streams dedicated to key issues or interests of the Corporation, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine or Medtech sectors, or the J&J US State Affairs organization.
  • When assigned, assume leadership responsibilities on behalf of J&J US State Affairs for key external stakeholder organizations, and develop, drive, and deliver meaningful engagements with measurable outcomes aligned with organizational objectives.
  • In coordination with the appropriate internal business partners, work to identify, establish, and shape state public policies that promote favorable coverage, reimbursement, and access to our products & services in government programs.
  • Implement strategies and tactics to protect, promote, and positively enhance an open business climate in the formulation of legislation and regulations by state and local entities.
  • Participate, serve, and assume leadership positions on industry-related associations, steering committees, and networking organizations to protect & promote J&J interests.
  • Maintain office complete with pertinent records, files, and resource materials, assuring proper business activities in reporting, planning, and advising regarding state governmental activities.
  • Adhere to J&J health care compliance requirements and all applicable government lobbying laws.

Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree is required.
  • A Minimum of 10 years of business-related experience is required.
  • A minimum of five (5) years of experience in government and/or the public policy arena is required; exposure to public policy issues in the states of Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina is preferred.
  • Prior experience as a lobbyist at the state or federal level is required; state affairs-specific experience is preferred.
  • Possess deep and thorough understanding of the political environment and the legislative and regulatory processes, including budget development, within the states assigned.
  • Background in drafting and advancing legislative and regulatory proposals
  • Experience leading a team and being a team player in multiple public policy disciplines
  • Proven ability to approach complex business issues with a solution-oriented, strategic focus
  • Healthcare industry knowledge, including major legislative & regulatory trends, companies, payers, markets, and the competitive environment, is preferred.
  • Demonstrated record of excellence in execution
  • Ability to process a significant amount of health, product and public/private health care system information and apply this knowledge to the legislative and regulatory arena
  • Influencing skills and the ability to communicate complex information in a manner understandable to those with little or no knowledge of the issue(s) are required.
  • Self-starter with the ability to prioritize and excellent oral and written skills are required.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible working hours
  • Paid time off

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Hard skills
legislative processregulatory processbudget developmentdrafting proposalspublic policy analysisgovernment lobbyinghealthcare compliancestrategic planningbusiness growth strategieshealthcare industry knowledge
Soft skills
relationship buildingleadershipteam collaborationsolution-oriented thinkingcommunicationinfluencing skillsprioritizationself-starterexecution excellenceanalytical skills