**Job Function**:
Communications & Corporate/External Affairs
**Job Sub Function**:
Government Affairs & Policy
**Job Category**:
Professional
**All Job Posting Locations**:
Milano, Italy In the new organization of J&J; Innovative Medicine Italy, the Governmental Affairs & Policy and Patient Engagement Department has taken on a more strategic role within the overall OpCO strategy, driven by significant changes at both global and national levels. To support this evolution, we seek a dedicated professional with advanced legislative drafting skills, policy development expertise, and a strong institutional network. This role is essential to ensure the company’s responsiveness and proactivity in achieving strategic policy goals. **Role Purpose**:
This fixed term/maternity cover position will support J&J;’s innovative medicine business by building and managing trusted relationships with institutional stakeholders and national think tanks. **Key Responsibilities**
- Develop a proactive framework to support business interests by shaping legislation, policies, and regulations at the state level.
- Represent the company with government officials and stakeholder organizations.
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with policymakers and regulators to advance favorable policy initiatives.




- Establish alliances with industry associations and relevant groups to influence legislative and regulatory agendas.
- Build partnerships with external organizations, including trade associations and coalitions, to gather early intelligence on emerging policy issues.
- Serve as an “early warning system” for internal stakeholders on important policy trends.
- Collaborate with internal government affairs teams to identify issues and develop strategies to influence legislation and policy.
- Support the company’s social responsibility initiatives within the regulated products sector.
- Engage with external partners to amplify CSR efforts and stakeholder engagement.
- Develop advocacy strategies to support the company’s interests at the institutional level.
- Enhance monitoring and reporting processes to identify and respond to emerging issues.
- Create and execute a government relations engagement plan, including leadership team involvement. **Requirements**: - Proven experience in legislative drafting.
- University degree (preferably in law, political science, or economics).
- Fluency in English and Italian (mandatory).
- Strong relationship-building skills. **Location**: the Company is based in Milan, the role is based in Rome.

📌 National Government Affairs Manager (Fixed Term/maternity Cover) (Milano)
🏢 Johnson & Johnson
📍 Milano