Senior Manager, IM NA Public Affairs, Canada (MedTech)

Location: Preferred office location in Toronto, Canada, with consideration given to Washington, DC, United States. The role may support public affairs work across North America.

Base pay: $122,000–$212,750 per year.

Company

Johnson & Johnson MedTech develops healthcare innovations and medical technology solutions focused on preventing, treating, and curing complex diseases.

What you will do

• Lead and implement Canadian public affairs strategies aligned with enterprise, access, and therapeutic area priorities.
• Develop initiatives that contribute to healthcare policy conversations and improve operating conditions.
• Build integrated policy, issues management, communications, and reputation strategies with cross-functional partners.
• Develop launch-readiness communications and public affairs plans for new therapies, assets, and indications in Canada.
• Manage media relations, external engagement, stakeholder relationships, and policy-influencer interactions.
• Coordinate agency support and collaborate with regional and global public affairs leaders on scalable strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 8–10+ years of experience in public affairs, government affairs, policy, or communications.
• Strong understanding of the Canadian healthcare policy landscape and public discussion around healthcare and life sciences.
• Outstanding writing and communication skills, including the ability to translate complex topics for diverse audiences.
• Experience advising and influencing senior leaders in a matrix environment.
• Good judgment, issues management experience, and the ability to manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to have

• Education in communications, public relations, journalism, English, political science, public policy, or a related field.
• Healthcare, pharmaceutical, government, or healthcare consulting experience.
• French language capability.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive work environment focused on individual dignity, diversity, and equal opportunity.
• Retirement pension and 401(k) savings plans.
• Eligibility for a long-term incentive program.
• Vacation, sick time, holidays, personal and family time, parental, bereavement, caregiver, volunteer, and military spouse leave programs.
• Interview accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.