Senior Manager, Government Affairs & Policy Communications

Senior Manager, Government Affairs & Policy Communications (New Brunswick, NJ or Washington, DC)

Position Summary:

Focus on advancing Johnson & Johnson’s policy priorities through external communications. Lead and assist in developing plans, implementing 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 advance GA&P priorities.
• Prepare external communications strategies in response to policy and government inquiries.
• Manage development/production of communications materials (statements, talking points, press releases, digital content).
• Coordinate internal teams to align positions and messaging on emerging topics.
• Monitor and assess external communications and media environment related to GA&P priorities.
• Maintain strong working relationships with key media outlets, especially policy and political trades.
• Manage agency relationships to support strategy development and execution.
• Maintain understanding of industry standards and emerging trends.
• Mentor colleagues and foster continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 8+ years of professional experience in communications, public affairs, or media relations.
• Excellent verbal and written communications; strong writing on tight deadlines.
• Strong relationship management; experience working cross-functionally and globally.
• Experience pitching and maintaining reporter relationships (politically focused/industry publications).
• Proven record counseling senior management/business leaders.
• Passion for media and consuming news.
• Initiative, anticipation of next steps, and high standards.
• Experience managing third-party agency relationships.

Preferred Skills:

• Brand Reputation Management
• Communications Measurement
• Content Creation
• Corporate Communications Strategy/Management
• Cultural Competence
• External Communication
• Innovation
• Market Research
• Media Relations
• Organizing
• Relationship Building
• Social Awareness
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Strategic Thinking
• Technical Credibility

Benefits (time off):

• Vacation: 120 hours/year; Sick time: 40 hours/year (Colorado 48; Washington 56); Holiday pay incl. Floating Holidays: 13 days/year; Work/Personal/Family Time: up to 40 hours/year; Parental Leave: 480 hours; Bereavement Leave: 240 hours (immediate family) / 40 hours (extended); Caregiver Leave: 80 hours (52-week rolling); Volunteer Leave: 32 hours/year; Military Spouse Time-Off: 80 hours/year.