Head of Government Affairs & Policy Southeast Asia Sub-Cluster Malaysia, Singapore Indonesia and Brunei

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.com

Job Function

Communications & Corporate/External Affairs

Job Sub Function

Government Affairs & Policy

Job Category

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Job Description

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Head of Government Affairs & Policy Southeast Asia Sub-Cluster Malaysia, Singapore Indonesia and Brunei to join the Government Affairs & Policy team.

This position is to serve J&J businesses in the Southeast Asia subcluster of Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Brunei. The individual will be based out of our J&J office located in Selangor, Malaysia

While the position is to serve holistically across Innovative Medicine, MedTech and Vision, the individual will have a direct work scope for Malaysia (primary) as well as to support Indonesia and Brunei. The individual will also be responsible to manage and coach a direct report, Singapore GA&P Lead.

This role is primarily responsible for identifying the key policy areas important to business and for developing & implementing strategic external engagement plans in partnership with the business- and regional/global partners. Set with the aligned goals and priorities, the individual will then work with external stakeholders to shape the prioritized healthcare policies that are relevant to the company and the innovative healthcare industry, including but not limited to access and pricing, regulatory, IP, tax, supply chain and trade policies.

The individual will work proactively to shape the external environment and influence decisions by policy makers, government- and regulatory bodies, while partnering with business- and key functional leaders as well as industry groups in the cluster. in understanding and adopting cost-effective models of care to promote health care access and delivery.

The individual will also need to partner closely within APAC regional functions to ensure our efforts in the sub cluster is consistent with J&J global position and will the market effect on policies that support the innovation and patient access to innovative medicines and medical technologies.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead and foster strategic stakeholder relationships with government and politicians, government agencies, industry groups and advocacy groups.
• Drive thought leadership and maximize J&J impact in shaping the external environment by ensuring appropriate representation in and engagement with trade associations, advocacy organizations, international forums and non-traditional stakeholders.
• Strategically build and strengthen J&J’s credibility externally, position J&J as a key partner and secure J&J’s seat at the table in key government initiative and discussions
• Develop an in-depth understanding of the drivers for each of the five key stakeholder groups: physicians, patients, providers, the payers and the policy makers.
• Contribute to the development of business sector’s short and long-term strategy by providing insights on external landscape analysis from perspectives of government and policy impact.
• Prioritize government affairs and policy opportunities that are aligned to each sector’s business growth and in strengthening J&J’s reputation, based on deep understanding of business insights
• Provide advice to and collaborate with sector business leaders and key functional leaders on governmental issues to develop contingent strategies business and or crisis management.
• Monitor the internal and external environment to ensure corporate integrity is established and fostered consistently across the products and services, leadership and all operational aspects of the business.
• Proactively work with both internal and external stakeholders on all legislative and regulatory matters from policy development, interpretation and implementation that are relevant to J&J
• Establish strong working relationships and communications with business leaders and key functional leaders to ensure consistent alignment of goals and priorities in a collaborative, thought-provoking and productive manner.
• Maximize GA&P integration with business and other internal partners by facilitating discussions especially in challenged situations, and ensure sound corporate governance is achieved.
• Deliver results by inspiring and empowering people to act with speed and agility
• Build a work environment that nurtures talent development, brings out the best in everyone, encourages culture of learning and continuously raising the bar in everything we do.
• Play a key role in talent development strategy in local and regional context
• Develop a budget plan and implement budgetary control policies to establish financial accountability in the sub-cluster
• As a key member on the Malaysia local Leadership Teams and APAC GA&P Team to spearhead and lead special initiatives across the enterprise to further J&J reputation at local and regional levels.
  
  

Required Professional Knowledge & Skills

• Deep understanding of the political system and policy development processes.
• Proven ability to master complex regulatory and policy issues, and to translate them into clear strategies and actions that are relevant to J&J businesses.
• High level of strategic thinking, business acumen, strong analytical skills combined with critical and creative thinking.
• Have extensive experience in formulating and leading significant issues management and government relations.
• Extensive experiences in leading and influencing cross-functional teams of experts, and ability to engage and influence senior executives in a clear and concise manner
• Be highly articulate, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Working competency using IT applications relevant to the role, including knowledge of document sharing platforms and cloud-based services and virtual conferencing
  
  

Expected Personal/Leadership Behaviors

• Have strong leadership presence, outstanding interpersonal skills, excellent leadership and influencing skills, an established level of credibility and strong business acumen.
• Key analytical and problem-solving skills in developing policy, shaping communication strategies, understanding business implications and recommending actions.
• Requires a high degree of independent judgment and decision making.
• Demonstrate a mature, adaptive and flexible disposition to credibly and effectively interact with a range of senior level executives across the global business and broader market segment.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a matrix environment and establish positive working relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders
• Ability to anticipate emerging issues of importance to the company and the sector, and to prioritize appropriately.
• Enterprise mindset.
• Strong passion for talent development and driving the culture of inclusivity across the organization.
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience
• Education and/or additional training: BA required.
• Advanced degree in public policy, health policy or related field preferred.
• Experience in working with political systems, policy issues, and government (Healthcare policy is preferred)
• Experience with analytical and creative approach to policy issues
• Proven coalition-building and external representation and negotiation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Bahasa Melayu and English,
• Commitment to ethical business practices
• This position will be located in Selangor Darul Ehsan , Malaysia.