Director – US Policy - Medtech

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Job Function:

Communications & Corporate/External Affairs

Job Sub Function:

Government Affairs & Policy

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:

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a Director, US Policy, MedTech, located in Washington, DC (preferred).

Remote work options may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the Company.

About MedTech

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

Job Description Summary

As a core member of the US Policy team, this position is responsible for the development and execution of policy positions and advocacy initiatives, using a consensus approach with strategic internal and external relationships. The Director will lead a set of highly visible public policy issues related to medical device and pharmaceutical payment and coverage for Johnson & Johnson MedTech's core assets. This position will focus on the US policy agenda and efforts to improve health care delivery and payment and drive reforms, with opportunities to support the international policy agenda, through provision of health systems expertise relating to funding, reimbursement or insurance perspectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Health Care Payment & Coverage Policy:

The position supports a portfolio of issues requiring expertise and experience with US-based health care costs and affordability, coverage and reimbursement of pharmaceutical and medical device products, insurance coverage and benefit design including Medicare, Medicaid, the ACA, payment and health care delivery system reform, value assessment and the regulation of digital and other new technologies. The applicant must have the ability to analyze and evaluate payment policy and applicability to the US market.

• Track, analyze, and drive strategy in response to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rule-making and other policy matters, particularly as related to Medicare coverage, coding, and payment for medical devices and pharmaceuticals used in inpatient and outpatient hospital settings, and in physicians’ offices, in the provision of services, procedures and diagnostic tests furnished to patients.
• Lead or support trade association engagement and coordination across various J&J medtech business units in advancing policy positions, including planning, development, preparation, and submission of comprehensive written comments and other materials, presentations, and information to CMS and other relevant policy-making or advisory bodies.
• Build, sustain, and leverage effective relationships with relevant government officials, especially CMS, and external entities to advance Johnson & Johnson’s US payment and health care delivery policy and advocacy priorities.
• Establish industry-leading subject matter expertise to routinely provide Medicare payment and coverage recommendations to key business sectors, including but not limited to medtech innovation.
• Monitor and participate in government and stakeholder/partner meetings, official proceedings, and other activities to ensure priorities are appropriately represented and positively influence final outcomes.
• Perform Medicare payment model analyses and provide recommendations on payment policy reform, particularly involving adoption of new and emerging technologies, including but not limited to provider reimbursement reform; proposed CMS annual payment rules (inpatient hospital, outpatient hospital, ambulatory surgery centers and physician payment); CMS innovation center proposals; Medicaid & ACA state reforms; coverage and reimbursement for innovative technologies and the implication of value assessment on product coverage and payment.
• Support thought leadership in shaping new payment models, through coordination with key groups, including hospital and physician societies, to bring new innovative payment models to CMS/HHS.
• In alignment with the Global Policy Institute, support research and analysis to inform innovative approaches to global policy issues and advocacy strategies.
• Support regional Government Affairs and US Policy colleagues through policy support in macro health system funding; coverage, coding and payment systems, and/or private health insurance design.
• Work collaboratively with the US Policy team on priority issues, and with the broader US Policy team, Government Affairs, and cross-functional teams to ensure policy support and coordinated advocacy across various Federal agencies, Congress and relevant trade associations.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree required; MHS/MA/MS/JD or higher, with health policy focus strongly preferred.

Experience and Skills:

Required:

At least 10 years of related professional experience required, including a minimum of 5 years of reimbursement policy analysis, including Medicare inpatient/outpatient hospital and/or physician payment systems.

• Government experience is strongly preferred; or secondary preference for experience with large payer/insurer.
• Expertise in US health care coverage, coding, and reimbursement policy, including in Medicare and private insurance. Proven track record of analyzing complex health care regulations and policies, distilling complex information, developing and assessing policy options, and preparing written comments on complex healthcare proposed regulations and other proceedings.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of US public policy development, including regulatory and legislative processes.
• Ability to engage in high-level strategic and analytical thinking.
• Ability to perform research with a working knowledge of relevant information and data sources, use of data to inform policy and advocacy strategy.
• Proven leadership skills and gravitas, with the ability to work proactively and independently with a range of audiences, both internal and external.
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships with colleagues, internal and external partners, and others, including subject matter experts, government affairs staff, and high-level executives.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills, persuasive writing, and ability to appropriately represent J&J in a range of venues, including presenting at conferences and other events.
• Ability to independently conceptualize and direct quantitative studies, using Medicare data files and other sources, to assess impacts of new policies or changes in policy.
• Ability to travel 10-15%, primarily domestically.
• Demonstrated commitment to learning emerging technologies, such as AI, through exploration, iteration, and applying new tools over time is preferred.
• For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com.]

Additional Information:

·        The base pay range for this position is $154,000 to $265,650

·        The Company maintains a highly competitive annual performance bonus program.  Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for participation in this program in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan.

·        Employees and/or eligible dependents may be 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.  

·        Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). 

·        Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

o   Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year

o   Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year 

o   Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year

o   Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year  

·        Additional information can be found through the link below.  https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.

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, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Advocacy Communications, Budget Management, Coaching, Corporate Communications Strategy, Corporate Management, Developing Others, Government Relations, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Negotiation, Organizational Communications, Public Affairs, Regulatory Development, Regulatory Environment, Relationship Building, Representing, Resource Planning, Stakeholder Engagement

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$154,000.00 - $265,650.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits