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This role is the primary owner of central‑level government policy intelligence, strategic analysis, and engagement strategy for DPS China. 

The role leads deep, independent research and strategic interpretation of central healthcare and economic policies, translates policy signals into actionable business and access strategies, and serves as a core advisor to GA&MA leadership and senior management. 

Key government counterparts include NHSA, NHC, NDRC, and other relevant central ministries and national‑level bodies. 

Key Responsibilities 

1. Central Healthcare & Economic Policy Intelligence (Core Accountability) 

• Independently and systematically track, research, and interpret central‑level policies and reforms, including but not limited to:  

• National Healthcare Security Administration (NHSA) policies 

• Medical service & consumables reimbursement and catalog management 

• DRG / DIP payment reform 

• Centralized volume‑based procurement (VBP) and price governance 

• National Health Commission (NHC) system reforms 

• NDRC‑related macro, pricing, and industry policies 

• Assess short‑, mid‑, and long‑term business and strategic impact on DPS China 

• Produce high‑quality policy briefs, scenario analyses, and strategic recommendations to support leadership decision‑making 

2. Central GA Strategy Development & Orchestration 

• Based on deep policy insight, co‑design DPS China’s central GA and market access strategy in partnership with GA&MA Head 

• Define:  

• Central‑level advocacy priorities 

• Policy positioning and core messages 

• Engagement sequencing and success metrics 

• Translate strategy into clear action plans, coordinating internal stakeholders to ensure readiness and execution support 

• Take end‑to‑end ownership of assigned central GA strategic initiatives and outcomes 

3. High‑Level Government Engagement Support 

• Act as a key company representative in selected central‑level communications with: NHSA, NHC, NDRC and Other relevant ministries or national expert platforms 

• Accurately and professionally articulate company perspectives, supporting constructive and credible dialogue 

4. External Ecosystem Intelligence & Influence 

• Establish and manage strategic relationships with: National‑level industry associations, Policy think tanks and Academic and expert networks 

• Leverage external partnerships to:  

• Gain early policy insights 

• Test strategic assumptions 

• Shape a constructive policy discussion environment 

• Enhance DPS China’s thought leadership and credibility at the central level 

5. Internal Enablement & Strategic Coordination 

• Serve as the central policy and strategy hub within GA&MA 

• Provide timely Policy interpretation, Risk alerts and Strategic guidance to BU, Market Access, Commercial, and other relevant teams 

• Deliver targeted central policy training and strategy briefings 

• Ensure alignment between central strategy and provincial / local execution 

Qualifications 

Education 

• Bachelor’s degree or above 

• Preferred majors: Public Health, Public Policy, Economics, Law, Health Administration or related fields 

Experience 

• 8–10+ years of experience in:  

• Government Affairs 

• Market Access 

• Health policy strategy 

• At least 3+ years of direct exposure to central‑level healthcare policy, especially NHSA‑related work 

• Experience in medical devices or pharmaceutical industry strongly preferred 

• Proven ability to operate at strategic, ambiguous, and senior‑stakeholder levels 

Core Capabilities 

• Deep, system‑level understanding of China healthcare and policy ecosystem 

• Exceptional independent research, synthesis, and strategic thinking skills 

• Strong ownership mentality; capable of operating with high autonomy 

• High resilience and comfort working under pressure and uncertainty 

• Strong cross‑functional influence without reliance on formal authority 

• Trusted advisor mindset with strong integrity and judgment 

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes. 

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