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• 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. Communications &

• Corporate/External AffairsJob Sub Function: Government Affairs &

• PolicyJob Category:ProfessionalAll Job Posting Locations:Pomezia, Roma, ItalyJob Description:The Associate Director, Government Affairs &

• Public Policy leads the development and execution of the country‐level public policy and government affairs strategy for the medical technology sector. The role is accountable for shaping a favorable policy, and healthcare environment that supports patient access to medical technologies, innovation, sustainability, and system resilience. Acting as the senior public policy lead at country level, she or he serves as a trusted advisor to internal leadership and a credible counterpart to policymakers, authorities, and external stakeholders, while ensuring full alignment with regional and European policy priorities.Responsibilities:Strategic Public Policy LeadershipDefine and lead the country public policy and government affairs strategy in alignment with sector priorities and long‐term healthcare system objectives.Monitor and analyze legislative, political developments relevant to the environment in which the company operates, anticipating and shaping national healthcare, industrial, and procurement policies impacting medical technologies.Provide thought leadership on key topics such as healthcare system reform, value‐based healthcare, sustainability, digital health, data governance, and healthcare modernization.Senior Government &

• Stakeholder EngagementServe as the primary senior interface with national and regional policymakers, government officials, and public institutions.Represent the sector in high‐impact policy debates and negotiations.Trade Associations &





• External LeadershipLead country engagement with national and regional trade associations, coalitions, and multi‐stakeholder platforms.Internal Strategic Advisory &

• Cross‐Functional LeadershipAct as a strategic advisor to country and regional leadership on public policy and institutional matters.Drive strong cross‐functional collaboration with Regulatory Affairs, Market Access, Medical Affairs, Communications, Legal, and Commercial teams.Ensure alignment between public policy priorities and broader business, access, and innovation strategies.Qualifications:This is a role where the appointed candidate will be able to bring together and utilize a broad array of their skills and experiences.

Government Affairs Experience: 8+ years of government affairs or relevant experience. Ability to engage and develop relationships with government stakeholders. Good understating of European policy making, international policy and Italian trade relationships are desirable.Relevant Industry Experience: Experience understanding and influencing policy matters within MedTech and/or pharmaceutical/healthcare industries are required.

Business Orientation and Impact: A demonstrated ability to understand business goals and work collaboratively with business leaders to support and advance those goals. A track record of effectively engaging with business executives, policy-makers, multi-lateral organizations, and other internal and external constituencies to deliver meaningful and results -driven policy outcomes.Drive, Agility and Collaboration: Self-motivated leader who enjoys a challenging, fast-paced environment; who can drive complex projects and provide strategic direction; who is highly organized and adaptable, and can independently prioritize and deliver under tight deadlines; who can think creatively when the situation is fluid, and the solution unclear

• Executive Presence &

• Communication: Generative and agentic AI‐savvy:



Proactive and compliant use of AI‐enabled tools to strengthen policy intelligence, stakeholder engagement, and strategic foresight.Alignment to J&J;'s Values &

• Credo: An individual who is engaged and inspired by J&J;'s values and Credo, and the important work we do every day for the patients and others who use our products and services.An exceptional leader, who is known for first-class collaboration, partnership, humility and delivering on his/her leadership commitments.know how to navigate a large organization to produce results yet is also a hands-on self-starter who can work in a complex, multi-stakeholder environmentExcellent organizational skills to manage multiple projects, deal with ambiguity and manage relationships at senior levels, both externally and internally.A creative problem solver, with the flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and priorities.Education:A university degree is required. Master's in public policy or law or healthcare management or MBA are desirable.Advocacy Communications, Budget Management, Community Outreach, Compliance Management, Corporate Communications Strategy, Corporate Management, Government Relations, Leverages Information, Mentorship, Negotiation, Organizing, Public Affairs, Public Policies, Regulatory Development, Relationship Building, Representing, Stakeholder Engagement, Technical CredibilityThe anticipated base pay range for this position is:70,700.00 - 122,015.00Benefits:In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits *: an annual premio with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees' and companies' performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson &

• Johnson Careers. *Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.SummaryLocation: Pomezia, Roma, ItalyType: Full time

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