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 https://www.jnj.com **Job Function:** Communications & Corporate/External Affairs **Job Sub** **Function:** External Communications **Job Category:** Professional **All Job Posting Locations:** New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America, Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America **Job Description:** We are searching for the best talent to join our team as the Senior Manager, Government Affairs & Policy Communications. This role will be hybrid and sit within either our New Brunswick NJ or Washington DC office. The Senior Manager, Government Affairs & Policy (GA&P) Communications, will focus on advancing Johnson & Johnson’s policy priorities through external communications. The Senior Manager will report to the Director, Strategic Response, and closely partner with GA&P leaders, including the Senior Vice President of Worldwide Government Affairs and Policy, and other leaders across Johnson & Johnson. The Senior Manager will lead and assist in developing plans, executing programs and working with media to ensure the Company’s positions are clearly understood by key stakeholders. **Key Responsibilities:** + Build trusted relationships and collaborate across multi-functional teams to proactively advance GA&P priorities. + Prepare external communications strategies in response to policy and government inquiries. + Manage the development and production of a variety of communications materials, including statements, talking points, press releases and digital content. + Coordinate internal teams to align positions and messaging on emerging topics. + Monitor and assess external comms and media environment related to GA&P priorities. + Develop and maintain strong working relationships with key media outlets, particularly policy and political trades. + Lead agency relationships to support strategy development and execution. + Maintain understanding of industry processes and emerging trends. + Mentor colleagues and nurture an environment of continuous improvement. **Requirements:** + A bachelor’s degree is required. + A minimum of 8+ years of professional experience working in communications, public affairs or media relations reflecting a strong record of success. + Excellent verbal and written communications skills, with a proven ability to produce well-written and compelling documents on tight deadlines. + Strong relationship management skills and experience working with collaborators cross-functionally and globally. + Experience pitching and maintaining reporter relationships, particularly with politically focused and industry publications. + Expert on communications trends and opportunities for GA&P partners. + Proven record of counseling and advising senior management and business leaders. + Passion for media and consuming news, in all forms, through a variety of channels. + Takes initiative, anticipates next steps and sets high standards + Experience leading third-party agency relationships. Do you strive to join an outstanding team that is dynamic and constantly evolving? Is career growth and opportunity appealing to you? Apply to this opportunity today! 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 and 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 email the Employee Health Support Center (ra-employeehealthsup@its.jnj.com) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource. **The anticipated base pay range for this position is :** The base pay range for this role is $120,000 to $207,000. Additional Description for Pay Transparency: Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. 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 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 Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member Caregiver Leave – 10 days Volunteer Leave – 4 days Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits