Governmental Affairs and Patient Engagement and Advocacy Lead

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal.  Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity.  Learn more at https: //www. jnj. comJob Function: Communications & Corporate/External AffairsJob Sub Function: Government Affairs & PolicyJob Category: ProfessionalAll Job Posting Locations: Ljubljana, SloveniaJob Description:

General InformationJob DescriptionROLE DESCRIPTIONGAPEAL: develops and executes local government affairs strategy and action plans and in collaboration with other department Leads ensures improved access to J&J Innovative Medicines innovative and business objectives. Job Title: Governmental Affairs & Patient Engagement and Advocacy Lead (GAPEAL)Name Of Employee: Reporting to: Country DirectorFunctional Group: GAPEALDrives strategic and systematic approach to patient engagement and incorporation of patient’s voice in our operations. Co-ordinates all patient centric initiatives end establishes sustained and effective relationships with the key strategic patient advocacy stakeholders. KEY RESPONSIBILITIESGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRSDevelops strategies and tactics; propose specific actions to management board.

Analyse political, social and economic environment, monitories legislative framework and make impact analyses;Establishes, maintains and develops effective relationships, dialogue and influence with selected Government officials – MoH, insurance companies, parliament and senate members, regulatory agency and other health care decision makers. represents the Company in the dialogue with external stakeholders on health topics (professional associations, official institutions, governmental organisations)Ensures therapeutic area support through projects or activities developed in conjunction with other functions of the company and commercial department in order to maximize the use of innovative therapies. Collaborate with market access, medical etc.

in order to develop different agreements with insurance companiesClosely collaborates with EMEA and CEB Gov.

Affairs colleagues; share best practicesActive involvement and contribution to national innovative pharma association and AmChamPATIENTS ENGAGEMENT AND ADVOCACYDevelops PEA strategy and tactics in collaboration with Country Director, Market Access and CEE PEA LeadResponsible for execution of the patient advocacy strategy and ensure alignment across a matrix environmentDevelop and maintain interactions with Patients Associations for different projects that can contribute to better health outcomes including patient’s access to the innovative medicines thus improving the Company’s image in local communityEstablish partnerships and solutions that will improve access of patients to new innovative treatments, in line with company plans and rules by exploring new space and opportunities within healthcareUnderstand the needs and challenges of the patient communityIdentify, prioritize and create engagement plans for local patient advocacy groups/ associationsCoordinate all patient centric activities including patients solutions and services like adherence, compliance, educational programs linked with their business objectivesMeasure and evaluate the effectiveness of advocacy programs; monitor progress against objectives.

Ensure J&J is perceived as a trusted partner for patient groups and society by delivering valuable solutions, which improves the healthCreate and deliver patient-aimed communication materialsCounsel internal and external stakeholders to understand expertise and mutual areas of interest between Janssen and advocacy & professional organizations to optimally serve patientsManage external partners engaged for specific advocacy initiatives to ensure maximum impact and that desired goals and objectives are met.

Keep records for all sponsorships to Patients Associations and ongoing projectsFollow the company procedures and report any adverse event/PQC they become aware about in 24 hours from the receiptAccountable for associated budgets and resourcesOTHER SKILLSIn addition to individual role responsibilities employees are expected to deliver against key organizational behaviours. These are: LIVING OUR CREDODemonstrate and inspire the behaviours that reinforce Our Credo.

Serve as a role model for making Credo-based decisionsCreate a trusting, collaborative, and ethical work environmentMaintain the highest standards of quality, compliance and accountabilityChampion programmes and initiatives that support our environment and communitiesCONNECTDevelop deep insights into the needs of our patients, customers, markets and communities. Cultivate external relationships and partnershipsBe insight-driven to uncover unmet needsForge internal collaboration across the companySHAPEDrive innovation; anticipate and shape industry and market changes to advance health care.

Translate insights into viable products and solutions that create valueChallenge the status-quo; lead and adapt to changeTake and manage appropriate risksGROWTHCreate an environment where leadership and talent development is top priorityEmpowering people to act with speed, agility, and accountabilityGeneral responsibilitiesMeet all applicable quality and compliance requirements (i. e.

HCC/HCBI/ANTI-CORRUPTION/FCPA/US-GCC/Privacy/SOX/QA/Safe Fleet)On time reporting of spontaneous adverse events (AE) reports and quality complaints for all Janssen productsSuccessfully complete all mandatory training on timeROLE REQUIREMENTSUniversity degreePrevious experience in working with authorities, NGOs in health system is an advantageKnowledge of current external affairs, both national and EU levelGood understanding of politics and mediaStrong analytical, communication, decision-making and leadership skills for interaction with external and internal customers and partnersGood English knowledge in speaking, reading and writingTeam workerAbility to manage multiple tasks, projects, priorities and complex systems simultaneouslyAbility to work in a matrix organization and participate effectively both independently and as part of multiple teamsProject management and presentation skillsDriving license type B CORE COMPETENCIESDrive for resultsAbility to work effectively both independently and as part of a teamImpact and Influencing skillsStrong Communication skillsAnalytical and Strategic thinking