Director Government Affairs & Policy

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Job Function:
Communications & Corporate/External Affairs

Job Sub Function:
Government Affairs & Policy

Job Category:
Professional

All Job Posting Locations:
Pomezia, Roma, Italy

Job Description:

The Director, Government Affairs & Public Policy leads the development and execution of the country‑level public policy, government affairs and market shaping strategy for the medical technology sector in Italy.

The role is accountable for shaping a favorable policy, and healthcare environment that supports patient access to medical technologies, innovation, sustainability, and system resilience.

Acting as the senior public policy lead at country level, she or he serves as a trusted advisor to internal leadership and a credible counterpart to policymakers, authorities, and external stakeholders, while ensuring full alignment with regional and European policy priorities.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Public Policy Leadership


* Define and lead the country public policy and government affairs strategy in alignment with sector priorities and long‑term healthcare system objectives.


* Shape market access policy and strategic J&J MedTech initiatives


* Monitor and analyze legislative, political developments relevant to the environment in which the company operates, anticipating and shaping national healthcare, industrial, and procurement policies impacting medical technologies.


* Translate complex policy developments and external trends into strategic insights, risks, and opportunities for senior leadership.


* Provide thought leadership on key topics such as healthcare system reform, value‑based healthcare, sustainability, digital health, data governance, and healthcare modernization.

Senior Government & Stakeholder Engagement


* Serve as the primary senior interface with national and regional policymakers, government officials, and public institutions and authorities.


* Build and maintain long‑term, trusted relationships with policy makers and other relevant external stakeholders.


* Represent the sector in high‑impact policy debates and negotiations.

Trade Associations & External Leadership


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