Asia Pacific Market Access Policy Director

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:

Singapore, Singapore

Job Description:

Company Name:

J&J Innovative Medicine

Job title:

Asia Pacific (AP) Market Access Policy Director

Department:

AP Market Access

Report to:

VP, AP Market Access Head

Location:

Singapore

Role Overview:

The Asia Pacific (AP) Market Access Policy Director will lead regional efforts to shape healthcare access policy in support of innovation and sustainable patient access to innovative healthcare solutions. This strategic role bridges internal and external stakeholders, driving policy alignment, advocacy, and environmental intelligence across AP markets.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Policy Leadership

• Serve as the AP lead for market access policy, focusing on value of health, value assessment frameworks, healthcare funding, and allocation strategies.
• Ensure a holistic, region-wide view of access policy priorities and shaping efforts.

Stakeholder Engagement & Advocacy

• Collaborate with OpCo market access and policy teams, and other functions to identify and address policy barriers across key disease areas.
• Coordinate and align third-party engagement across AP, including industry groups (e.g., PhRMA), trade associations, patient organizations, and government bodies.
• Develop clear, evidence-based policy positions, submissions, letters, and advocacy tools tailored to diverse audiences.

Access Environmental Intelligence & Business Integration

• Monitor and analyze public sources and policy alerts for emerging access policy trends impacting J&J’s business.
• Integrate policy insights into long-range financial planning, business development, and evidence generation strategies.
• Partner with global stakeholders to shape company-wide access policy positions and support external industry alignment.

Internal Collaboration

• Provide regional support to the Value Framework, HTA Forum and Access & Policy Council.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams locally, regionally, and globally to ensure coordinated policy shaping efforts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in commerce, economics, international trade, political science, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in healthcare policy within industry, trade associations, or government in AP.
• Strong knowledge of political and healthcare environments across AP.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to manage complexity and influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, project management, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to build and nurture stakeholder networks.