Government Affairs & Policy Intern

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

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Non-LDP Intern/Co-Op

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

Role Title: Government Affairs & Policy Intern

Duration: 12 months (Full time)

Location: UAE

Position Summary

The Government Affairs & Policy (GA&P) organization serves all J&J businesses and the Enterprise overall through shaping healthcare systems and promoting innovation around the world. The GA&P Gulf team is based in UAE Dubai, Reporting directly to the managing director.

The Government Affairs and Policy Intern will be based in the United Arab Emirates and will report to the Head of Government Affairs & Policy – Gulf. Gulf countries include UAE, Kuwait, QTR, Bahrain & Oman.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Execution of the government affairs and policy strategies for Johnson & Johnson.
• Support in Shaping of the external environment for the growth of our business across the region.
• Collaborate cross functionally to shape the external environment and drive key initiatives that enable patient access and a strong footprint
• Establish and maintain relationships with a wide array of internal and external stakeholder organizations to identify, shape, and advance legislative/regulatory and policy priorities impacting Johnson & Johnson
• Enhance J&J's reputation as a trusted private sector partner among relevant government entities in the region
• Shape Key policy issues around the value of innovation, future of healthcare, IP, headroom for innovation and value – based healthcare.
• Monitor and analyze the external environment that may impact the business in the region.
• Create/lead/direct supportive strategies including white papers, sponsored conferences, and external speaking opportunities, in collaboration with relevant internal and external stakeholders
• Engage and build relationships with external organizations including trade associations, affiliated patient and provider professional societies and other stakeholder organizations
• Establish and foster a relationship of trust with the governments and enhance J&J strategic agenda in the region by establishing relevant partnership programs
• Work with different teams to create a positive environment for patient access and strengthen our market presence.
  
  

Education & Experience

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in a healthcare field such as Pharmacy or Biomedical Engineering or similar
• Language: Fluent in both Arabic and English
• Location: United Arab Emirates
• Nationality: UAE national with family book
• Want to learn and have intellectual curiosity
• Service-oriented and self-starter
• Cross-functional collaborator
  
  

Leadership Behaviors Required

• LIVE OUR CREDO: Demonstrate and inspire the behaviors that reinforce Our Credo.
• CONNECT: Develop deep insights into the needs of our patients, customers, markets and communities.
• SHAPE: Drive innovation; anticipate and shape industry and market changes to advance health care globally.
• LEAD: Create an environment where leadership and talent development is top priority.
• DELIVER: Deliver results by inspiring and mobilizing people and teams.