[Innovative Medicine] Associate Director, Government Affairs, Policy & Patient Advocacy Japan
Johnson & Johnson
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Job Function:
Communications & Corporate/External AffairsJob Sub Function:
Government Affairs & PolicyJob Category:
ProfessionalAll Job Posting Locations:
Chiyoda, Tokyo, JapanJob Description:
About Innovative Medicine
Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.
Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.
Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine
Reports to: Senior Director of Government Affairs & Policy (GA&P)
The Government Affairs & Policy (GA&P) team at J&J Innovative Medicine plays a leading role in advancing access to innovative medicines and shaping a policy environment that fosters innovation. Working alongside talented colleagues from diverse backgrounds, you will help tackle some of Japan’s most pressing healthcare policy challenges and make a meaningful difference for patients, the healthcare system, and society.
As part of our commitment to putting patients at the center of everything we do, the team is expanding its capabilities to integrate the patient voice into policy shaping and patient access. This newly designed role offers a unique opportunity to build and lead Patient Advocacy in Japan while contributing to core GA&P priorities.
The qualifications below reflect the capabilities we aspire to. We do not expect candidates to meet every requirement from day one; rather, we welcome individuals with the ambition, curiosity, and determination to learn quickly and grow into the role. If you are excited by the opportunity to make a meaningful difference as part of a talented, purpose-driven team, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Overview of Role:
The Government Affairs & Policy function plays a pivotal role in improving patient access to innovative medicines by proactively engaging policymakers, regulatory bodies, industry associations, and patient communities. It navigates wide-ranging cost-containment measures, geopolitical dynamics, and rapid policy shifts, requiring agile and forward-looking strategies.
This position combines two responsibilities:
Position Summary:
Government Affairs & Policy
Patient Advocacy
Qualifications:
The position requires an experienced expert with deep knowledge of the healthcare industry and a proven ability to establish trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including government and patient communities. The individual must have a proven track record of good performance and the ability to manage project teams. 10+ years of relevant work experience, especially in healthcare-related industries, is preferred.
The leader must:
J&J Innovative MedicineのGovernment Affairs & Policy(GA&P)チームは、革新的な医薬品へのアクセスの向上と、創薬イノベーションを支える環境づくりに向けて、業界をリードする役割を担っています。多様なバックグラウンドを持つ優秀なメンバーとともに、日本の医療政策における重要な課題に取り組み、患者さん、医療システム、そして社会に意義あるインパクトを生み出すことができるポジションです。
「患者さんを中心に」という私たちのコミットメントのもと、チームは患者さんの声を政策形成と患者アクセスの改善に活かすための機能を強化しています。本ポジションは新たに設計された役割であり、GA&Pの中核業務に貢献しながら、日本におけるPatient Advocacyを構築・リードする、他にない機会です。
以下に示す要件は目指す理想像です。現時点ですべてを満たしている必要はありません。学び続ける意欲と、成長への高いコミットメントをお持ちの方を歓迎します。私たちの志に共感し、尊敬し合える仲間とともに患者さんの未来に貢献したいと考える方からのご応募を、心よりお待ちしています。
Overview of Role:
Government Affairs & Policy(GA&P)は、医薬品のイノベーションを支援し患者アクセスを改善するために、外部環境の形成において重要な役割を担います。これには、政策立案者、規制当局、業界団体、患者コミュニティ等との積極的な関与が含まれます。またGA&Pは、広範な医療費抑制策、地政学的な動向、迅速な政策変更に対応し、機動的かつ将来を見据えた戦略を推進する必要があります。
本Associate Directorポジションは、2つの役割を担います。第一に、Senior Directorの指示・指導のもと、薬価制度、費用対効果評価、担当する治療領域(TA)に関する政策分析を含め、政策形成の戦略および活動を推進します。第二に、日本におけるPatient Advocacyをリードし、患者団体との信頼関係を構築するとともに、患者さんのアンメットニーズやアクセス上の課題を把握し、それらのインサイトを政策形成およびアクセス戦略に反映させることで、革新的医薬品への患者アクセスの向上を実現します。
本ポジションには、製薬業界、官公庁、患者団体関連、コンサルティング会社等におけるヘルスケア領域の政策・渉外・アクセス・Patient Advocacy関連業務での確かな実績が求められます。また、日本語・英語双方で高いコミュニケーション能力を有することが必要です。
Position Summary:
Government Affairs & Policy
Patient Advocacy
Qualifications:
本ポジションは、ヘルスケア業界に関する深い知識を有し、行政や患者コミュニティを含む社内外ステークホルダーとの信頼関係構築において実績のある経験豊富な専門性が求められます。さらに、優れた実績を有し、また、プロジェクトチームをマネジメントできる能力が必要です。関連業務経験10年以上、特にヘルスケア業界での経験が望まれます。
The leader must:
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Preferred Skills:
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 CredibilityExplore related positions you might be interested in
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