Director, Global Medical Affairs Strategy & Execution
About this opportunity
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 jnj.com
As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.
Job Function:
Medical Affairs Group
Job Sub Function:
Medical Affairs
Job Category:
People Leader
All Job Posting Locations:
Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America
Job Description:
Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. Our Oncology team is focused on the elimination of cancer by discovering new pathways and modalities to finding treatments and cures. We lead where medicine is going and need innovators with an unwavering commitment to results. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine
We are searching for the best talent for the Director, Global Medical Affairs Strategy & Execution (Oncology) to be based in Raritan, NJ.
Position Summary: The Director, Global Medical Affairs Strategy & Execution collaborates with the Global Medical Affairs Leaders (GMAL) to support the strategic objectives of the Global Medical Affairs function. The Director, Global Medical Affairs Strategy & Execution will partner with the GMAL in one or more designated Therapeutic Areas/Products to own the strategy and execution of the Global Medical Affairs Function, including:
•Generation of an Integrated Evidence Generation Plan (IEGP) that meets prioritized regional needs
•Facilitate Worldwide Medical Affairs Strategy Team (W-MAST) meetings
•Lead and implement the publication strategy/global publication plans
•Identify strategies to gain external insights strategies (advisory boards, pre/post congress meetings, etc.)
The Director, GMA Strategy & Execution is accountable for:
•Global Medical Affairs Owned Cross-Pharma Policies and SOPs, such as Research Concept Approval Process and System, Publication SOP and System, Investigator-Initiated Studies Policy, Collaborative Studies, Methods Review, Etc.
•Global Medical Affairs strategy and business planning process
•Integrated Evidence Generation Plan
•Global publication planning process
•Global Medical Affairs Operating Model
•Global Medical Affairs SharePoint Site Management/Scientific and Knowledge Information Management
•Global Medical Affairs Procurement Operating Procedure
•GCSO Advisory Board Business Operating Procedure
Essential functions:
Co-lead with the Global Medical Affairs Leaders in preparing robust Integrated Evidence Generation Plans for compounds in development that reflect prioritized regional and local needs.
Coordinate with the GMAL to lead the publications process. Ensure the development of publications follows the Cross-Pharma Publication SOP. Supervise publication vendors. Coordinate publication discussions in collaboration with agency partners and J&J colleagues. Maintain the relationship with editorial staff at key journals and key scientific and academic societies. Handle the publication review and workflow with vendor support.
Oversee the successful implementation of the GMA Operating model via Worldwide Medical Affairs Strategy Team (W-MAST) to gain regional input and alignment.
Manage the TA/Product GMA Budget and vendors.
Lead all aspects of the Research Concept Approval Process for Medical Affairs studies. Ensure consistent implementation of the process and conducts due diligence activities.
Frequent interactions with GMAL, Medical Affairs directors, Janssen R&D clinical scientists, global and regional marketing directors, regulatory leaders, outcomes research and statisticians. External interactions with key opinion leaders, academic institutions, medical organizations, agencies and consultants.
Qualifications
A minimum of a BA/BS required. Advanced degree is preferred. Oncology experience is helpful.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience required.
Proven track record be a self-starter, goal oriented, possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, exceptional planning, and interpersonal skills, partnering, and problem solving.
Must have the ability to multi-task and prioritize.
Results & performance driven with strong negotiation and influencing skills.
Demonstrated experience in managing and collaborating with internal/external partners, including outside consultants and vendors.
Attention to detail with strong analytical skills required.
Approximately 20% travel, both domestic and international, may be required.
This position is based in Raritan, NJ. The ability to be in Raritan, NJ is required.
Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$164,000.00 - $282,900.00
Additional Description for Pay Transparency:
Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
or additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits
This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
Job details
How this role compares
Computed from every other active Medical Affairs role in our database, not just this employer's listings.
We currently track 215 comparable Director Medical Affairs roles across 36 biopharma companies.
Salary context
116 of 215 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)
Peers share this role's job function and a matching or adjacent seniority level -- not necessarily the same therapeutic area or country.
Where these roles are based
Top locations among the 215 comparable roles
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Seniority mix
215 of 215 peers have a known seniority level
Therapeutic area mix
108 of 215 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden
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