Director, US State Affairs

• Job title Director, US State Affairs
• Function Communications & Corporate/External Affairs
• Sub function Government Affairs & Policy
• Category Director, Government Affairs & Policy (P9)
• Location Denver / Phoenix / Arizona (Any City) / Colorado (Any City) / Montana (Any City) / New Mexico (Any City) / Wyoming (Any City) / United States of America
• Date posted Aug 26 2026
• Requisition number R-095612
• Work pattern Field-based

This job posting is anticipated to close on Sep 09 2026. We may however extend this time period, in which case the posting will remain available on www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.

Description

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

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Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting for a Director, US State Affairs to advocate at the state government level and, as needed, at the local level on behalf of Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc., our operating companies, and the patients we serve in the states of Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, Montana and Wyoming. The bulk of the advocacy will be in Colorado and Arizona, so the candidate would ideally be based in one of those states.

About Innovative Medicine

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine

Responsibilities/Principal Duties:

• 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.
• 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.

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Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s/MBA preferred.

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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
• Prior experience as a lobbyist at the state or federal level is required
• Background in drafting and advancing legislative and regulatory proposals
• Possess deep and thorough understanding of the political environment and the legislative and regulatory processes, including budget development, within the states assigned
• 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
• Proven ability to approach complex business issues with a solution-oriented, strategic focus

Preferred:

• Exposure to public policy issues in the states of Colorado and Arizona is preferred.
• State affairs-specific experience is preferred.
• Experience leading a team and being a team player in multiple public policy disciplines
• Healthcare industry knowledge, including major legislative & regulatory trends, companies, payers, markets, and the competitive environment, is preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to learning emerging technologies, such as AI, through exploration, iteration, and applying new tools over time.

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• This position will require up to 60% domestic travel, with the primary work located in Colorado and Arizona. Travel to other states will occur as needed

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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