Senior Manager, Government Affairs & Policy Communications
Johnson & Johnson
August 20, 2026
Remote friendly (New Brunswick, NJ)
United States
Corporate Functions
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.
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.