Sr Government Affairs Manager Saudi

About Johnson & Johnson

At Johnson & Johnson, the focus is on healthcare innovation to prevent, treat, and cure complex diseases, develop smarter and less invasive treatments, and provide personal solutions. With expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, the company aims to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions to deliver future breakthroughs and impact global health. Johnson & Johnson operates with a commitment to its employees worldwide, fostering an inclusive work environment that respects diversity and recognizes individual merit.

Role Overview

The Sr Government Affairs Manager Saudi leads the development and execution of the country-level public policy and government affairs strategy for the medical technology sector in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is responsible for shaping a favorable policy and healthcare environment that supports patient access to medical technologies, innovation, sustainability, and system resilience. The individual will act as a company spokesperson, representing Johnson & Johnson in the political and policy arena, serving as a trusted advisor to internal leadership and a credible counterpart to policymakers and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and lead the country public policy and government affairs strategy in alignment with sector priorities and long-term healthcare system objectives.
• Monitor and analyze legislative and political developments relevant to the company's operating environment, anticipating and shaping national healthcare, industrial, and procurement policies impacting medical technologies.
• Translate complex policy developments into strategic insights, risks, and opportunities for senior leadership.
• Provide thought leadership on topics such as healthcare system reform, value-based healthcare, sustainability, digital health, data governance, and healthcare modernization.
• Serve as the primary senior interface with national and regional policymakers, government officials, and public institutions.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with policymakers and other relevant external stakeholders.
• Represent the sector in high-impact policy debates and negotiations.
• Lead country engagement with national and regional trade associations, coalitions, and multi-stakeholder platforms.
• Influence the development of industry positions, advocacy strategies, and policy narratives.
• Act as a strategic advisor to country and regional leadership on public policy and institutional matters.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with Regulatory Affairs, Market Access, Medical Affairs, Communications, Legal, and Commercial teams.
• Ensure alignment between public policy priorities and broader business, access, and innovation strategies.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in government affairs or public policy.
• Ability to establish and build a network of key contacts and liaise with senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership in collaboration, partnership, and delivering on commitments.
• Strategic thinking capabilities combined with a willingness to execute tactical tasks.
• Organizational awareness to navigate a large organization and produce results.
• Self-starter who can operate effectively in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple projects, handle ambiguity, and manage relationships at senior levels.
• Self-motivated and committed to building relationships and delivering quality results across the organization.
• Creative problem-solving skills with the flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and priorities.

Work Environment

This full-time position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and offers autonomy to establish and build a network of key contacts while engaging with senior stakeholders both internally and externally. The role requires working within a large, complex organization and collaborating with various cross-functional teams.