External Affairs Manager
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's, Master's
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic+1 moreMore locations: San José Province, San José, Costa Rica
HybridHybrid work in Costa Rica or Dominican Republic.
Growth & MarketingPR & Communications
About the job
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in Political Science, International Relations, a healthcare-related field, or a related discipline is required.
- Strong knowledge of market access, health technology assessment, and regulatory systems is required.
- Strong experience working with the Costa Rica government and healthcare system is required.
- Strong experience in public policy, government affairs, or related functions is required.
- A solid understanding of policymaking processes within the Executive and Legislative branches and the broader political landscape is required.
- Advanced English proficiency is required.
Responsibilities
- Apply highly developed knowledge of the current regulatory environment and political landscape to contribute to commercial decisions and innovation strategies that enhance organizational growth and visibility.
- Develop actionable insights from project management tools, risk and impact analyses, and stakeholder feedback to contribute to complex advocacy strategies encompassing corporate goals and policy positions.
- Monitor the regulatory environment and benchmark business impact assessments against industry standards to identify potential strategy or policy modifications.
- Work with senior team members to develop methods and training processes that mitigate regulatory risk by ensuring accurate recording, tracking, and reporting of compliance-based processes and operations.
- Serve as a developing subject matter expert on government affairs and regulatory compliance and offer feedback and opinions on nonurgent regulatory matters.
- Identify communications and engagement opportunities with industry coalitions and advocacy groups to disseminate information on the organization’s policy agenda.
- Coach and train junior colleagues in techniques, processes, and responsibilities.
Desired Qualifications
- A master's degree is preferred.
- Prior experience in the Ministry of Health or other government institutions is desirable.
- Experience engaging with key healthcare stakeholders and participating in healthcare industry associations or trade groups is desirable.
- Preferred skills include agile decision making, branding, brand reputation management, business communications, communications measurement, corporate communications strategy, corporate management, cultural communications, developing others, employer branding, expectation management, inclusive leadership, influencer knowledge, integrated marketing communications, leadership, relationship building, risk assessments, stakeholder engagement, and team management.
About the company
Johnson & Johnson develops prescription medicines and makes medical devices for hospitals, and unlike most big drugmakers, it runs both businesses under one roof. In 2015, its Darzalex became the first antibody drug approved for multiple myeloma, a blood cancer. Its medicines treat cancer, immune diseases such as psoriasis, and mental illnesses such as depression, and patented drugs bring in most of its sales. Its MedTech unit makes heart pumps, catheters that treat irregular heartbeats, surgical sutures, and Acuvue contact lenses. It was founded in 1886 to make sterile surgical dressings, is based in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and spun off its consumer brands, such as Tylenol and Band-Aid, as Kenvue in 2023.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Founded
1886
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Cancer drugs drive growth: oncology sales rose 17% to $7.4 billion in the June 2026 quarter, 29% of the total.
- Stock grants have gained value: J&J shares rose 58% in the year to September 2026, versus 23% for Pfizer.
- Students have a way in: J&J listed 1,897 open jobs in October 2026, including 201 internships, co-ops and early-career roles.
What critics are saying
- Its key immune drug trails: AbbVie's Skyrizi outsold Tremfya $5.5 billion to $2.0 billion in the June 2026 quarter.
- Orthopedics is leaving J&J: in September 2026, it was negotiating a $20 billion sale to buyout firm Apollo.
- Baby powder suits remain costly: in July 2026, J&J agreed to pay $5.5 billion to end about 76,000 cancer claims.
What makes Johnson & Johnson unique
- Its debt is rated safer than America's: S&P's top AAA rating goes to only two US companies, J&J and Microsoft.
- Employees rank above shareholders: J&J's 1943 Credo lists duties to patients, then staff and communities, with stockholders last.
- Its psoriasis pill is a first: Icotyde, approved March 2026, blocks an immune signal rivals target only by injection.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Remote Work Options
- Performance Bonus