Senior Manager Provincial Government Affairs (Ontario and Western Canada)

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 jnj.com

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world.  We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual.  At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

Communications & Corporate/External Affairs

Job Sub Function:

Government Affairs & Policy

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is seeking a dedicated and motivated individual for the role of  Senior Manager, Provincial Government Affairs. 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.

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.

About this Role

The Senior Manager, Provincial Government Affairs plays a key role in shaping the provincial policy environment and advancing timely, sustainable patient access to innovative medicines across Canada. This position leads government affairs and public policy strategy for Ontario and Western Canada, serving as a trusted partner to provincial government leaders, healthcare system stakeholders, industry partners and policy influencers.

Working at the intersection of public policy, healthcare systems and business strategy, the Senior Manager monitors provincial political and policy developments, translates emerging trends into actionable business insights, and develops advocacy and market-shaping strategies that support organizational priorities and patient access.

The role works closely with the Senior Manager responsible for Quebec and Atlantic Canada and the National Federal Government Relations role to ensure a coordinated Canadian government relations strategy. Provincial issues with broader national or federal implications are elevated and addressed collaboratively to support an integrated approach across Canada.

Key Responsibilities

Government Affairs Strategy and Policy Leadership

Develop and execute an integrated provincial government affairs and public policy strategy for the assigned region, aligned with the national Government Relations strategy, portfolio needs and long-term business objectives.

Identify opportunities within the assigned provinces to influence healthcare policy, legislation, regulation and health system transformation that affect patient access and innovation.

Lead evidence-based policy positions, advocacy strategies, submissions, consultation responses, briefing materials and stakeholder engagement plans.

Partner across functions to advance practical policy solutions that address system barriers and support timely and sustainable access to innovative medicines.

Translate provincial political and policy developments into clear recommendations for senior leaders and cross-functional teams, and identify issues requiring national or federal coordination.

Build and maintain a multi-year provincial policy and stakeholder engagement roadmap for the assigned region, aligned with the national Government Relations roadmap.

Work with the National Federal Government Relations role to connect provincial priorities to national advocacy, identify jurisdictional dependencies and agree who leads each file.

External Engagement and Relationship Management

Build and maintain trusted relationships with provincial government officials, political staff, health system leaders, policymakers, regional associations, patient organizations and other stakeholders across the assigned provinces.

Represent Johnson & Johnson in provincial government meetings, regional policy forums, conferences and stakeholder working groups. Support national and federal engagements where provincial expertise, context or stakeholder coordination is required.

Develop and execute stakeholder engagement strategies that strengthen the organization’s credibility, influence and policy impact.

Lead government-facing meetings, policy dialogues, roundtables, advocacy initiatives and other external engagements.

Build coalitions around shared healthcare priorities and policy objectives where collective action can improve system and patient outcomes.

Coordinate external engagement with internal partners, the other Provincial Government Affairs Senior Manager and the National Federal Government Relations role to support consistent positioning, clear accountabilities and effective follow-through.

Maintain clear division of ownership across provincial and federal stakeholders while ensuring leaders receive one coordinated Government Relations perspective.

Market Shaping and External Intelligence

Monitor provincial political, legislative, regulatory, reimbursement and health system developments across the assigned region. Share relevant intelligence with the other Provincial Senior Manager and the National Federal Government Relations role to inform the broader Canadian agenda.

Assess provincial trends and identify implications for business strategy, market access, current and future portfolio needs and the broader Canadian healthcare environment.

Provide timely external intelligence, scenario perspectives and strategic counsel to Market Access leadership and other senior stakeholders.

Connect external stakeholder insights with internal planning and decision-making.

Advance initiatives that help create a policy environment supportive of innovation, sustainable access and healthcare system improvement.

Identify emerging opportunities and risks early and recommend proactive action.

Cross-Functional Leadership

Partner with Market Access, Strategic Healthcare Partnerships, Patient Engagement, Communications and Public Affairs, Medical Affairs, Commercial, Legal and Compliance teams to align policy priorities and execution.

Bring government affairs and policy expertise to launch readiness, lifecycle planning, portfolio strategy and market access initiatives.

Integrate external stakeholder perspectives into business planning, prioritization and decision-making.

Enable transparent information flow, coordinated planning and consistent external positioning across teams and regions.

Provide practical guidance and tools that strengthen government engagement capability across the organization.

Operations, Governance and Compliance

Ensure activities comply with applicable lobbying legislation, political compliance requirements, reporting obligations and Johnson & Johnson policies and procedures.

Maintain appropriate governance, activity tracking, documentation and reporting.

Manage external consultants, agencies and vendors supporting policy, advocacy and stakeholder engagement work.

Oversee budgets, contracts, project plans, invoices and responsible resource allocation.

Identify and manage risks related to government affairs activities and external engagement.

Improve government affairs processes, tools and ways of working, including appropriate use of data and AI-enabled approaches.

Leadership Expectations

Operate proactively with a future-focused perspective on policy, system change and stakeholder needs.

Connect external insights to business priorities and convert ambiguity into focused action.

Use evidence, data and sound judgement to shape recommendations and influence decisions.

Build trust through credibility, transparency, collaboration and consistent follow-through.

Balance national priorities with the distinct realities of the assigned region.

Promote an enterprise mindset and bring together diverse partners around shared outcomes.

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor’s degree in public policy, political science, healthcare administration, business, law or a related area, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Typically 7 to 10 years of relevant experience in government affairs, public policy, market access, public affairs, healthcare strategy, government or a related field.

Demonstrated experience contributing to or influencing healthcare policy, legislation, regulation or government decision-making.

Strong understanding of the Canadian healthcare environment, government decision-making processes and the factors affecting access to innovative medicines.

Proven ability to build trusted relationships with senior government, healthcare and policy stakeholders.

Ability to operate effectively in a complex, matrixed and cross-functional organization.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive briefings, policy positions and advocacy materials.

Experience managing external consultants, budgets and complex strategic initiatives.

Regional Requirements

Quebec and Atlantic Canada position: fluency in English and French is required.

Ontario and Western Canada position: French-language capability is an asset.

Travel within the assigned region and occasional travel elsewhere in Canada may be required.

Preferred

Experience in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, life sciences, healthcare, health technology, government, a payer or provider organization, or an industry association.

Experience working directly with provincial governments; experience contributing to national or federal policy files is an asset.

Experience supporting advocacy, policy development, healthcare system transformation or market-shaping initiatives.

Advanced degree in a relevant discipline

Demonstrated commitment to learning emerging technologies, such as AI, through exploration, iteration, and applying new tools over time

Experience building team AI literacy and confidence, reinforcing trusted and responsible AI use and sound judgment

Statement:

As guided by Our Credo ( https://www.jnj.com/our-credo ) Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world.  We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual.  At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Live Engagement:

Thank you for your interest in J&J. As guided by Our Credo Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world.  We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. If you require any accommodation at any point in the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Advocacy Communications, Budget Management, Community Engagement, 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 Credibility

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

146,650.00 CAD - 196,650.00 CAD

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

The Company uses AI in its assessment of applicants.

This job posting is for an existing position.

The Company uses AI in its assessment of applicants.

This job posting is for an existing position.