Medical Affairs Manager, Neurovascular Japan

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 – MD

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:

The purpose of the position is to strategically provide medical supervision ,   support business activities,   evidence   generation /dissemination ,   educational   activities   and   engage with   internal/external stakeholders.   Leading with an outside-in vision to assimilate opportunities   identifying   market u nmet needs, this role   provides   medical/ scientific   in sights .   Additionally, this position has a role as an SRP (study responsible physician) for clinical studies.

Essential / Principal duties and responsibilities:

Medical Governance: To ensure   h ealth   c are   c ompliance on promotional material and   h ealth   c are   p rofessional   qualification   in accordance with   J&J policy, company GOP/ SOP   and related working   procedure . To ensure the contents and medical claim in   following   parts, including Indication, contraindication potential complications, clinical trial related contents, caution/ precaution   and adverse   event   are   accurate ,   fair   and objective.

SRP   (Study Responsible Physician ) :   To   be r esponsible for   performing safety review and mak ing   a recommendation about continuation or termination of clinical   trials   based on medical   expertise .   Play   a r ole   of the   s tudy safety lead   as a medical doctor.

Safety Vigilance: To work with vigilance safety members as a team to ensure that the information   regarding   a dverse   e vents in the field ,   facilitate   an accurate   and transparent communication   on   a dverse   e vents   and complaints   internally and   properly review   the m .

To a ssess device performance including clinical benefits and safety profile s. E valuate the   appropriate   r isk- b enefit   balance to support market registration and throughout   life   cycle.

MIR: To provide scientific and medical information to internal   stakeholders   and external customers, including unsolicited requests from healthcare professionals to ensure clinically   appropriate   and safe use of company products.

To c ollect   the Investigator Initiated Study (IIS) ideas/proposals for research grant , ensur ing   that specific   evidence needs are assessed through medical science liais on   and   t he   proposals   are discussed within   local or global   internal committees   collaborating with clinical affairs members .   Regarding   non-clinical studies, c oordinate   and   track the progress on contract,   execution   and publication for studies .

For clinical studies, to   provide   medical   insights on clinical question   and   study design ,   address   the   inquiries   in internal committees , review   manuscripts   and provide   timely   feedback to the study team.

To plan non-clinical studies internally for local evidence generation. Co ordinate   internal committee approval   process   to   execute them   collaborating with   external   investigators. Coordinate contract,   execution   and publication for studies.

I n accordance with   the company strategy ,   to   engage with external stakeholders   by medical science liaison . Build and   maintain   professional relationships with external experts to gain understanding, insights, and opinions on treatment patterns, including scientific activities and healthcare   professionals   needs within disease areas.

To w ork with cross-functional partners ,   provid ing   strategic clinical/medical support   for   evidence   activities relat ed   to the conduct ing   clinical stud ies   ( e.g.   protocol preparation, safety review, study report writing and publication). Maintain scientific contacts with local investigators.   P rovide medical strategic plans and solutions to support business   team   on product and/or procedure management for related therapeutic   area   in terms of evidence generation / dissemination and other related activities.

To   support   educatio nal activities   for   internal   or   external stakeholders,

To i nput into risk management processes for hazard/harm identification & risk mitigation i n   cross functional team.

To develop an   understanding   SOPs and proper working instructions to ensure the internal process   follow   company policy and related regulation if applicable.

Initiative/support for publication of developed evidence.

Education and Experience Requirements:

M.D. or D.D.S. (mandatory) with Ph.D. (preferable)

Preferably a Neurointerventionalist/Neurosurgeon

Required:

Business level of English communication skills

Deep clinical and medical knowledge in certain disease areas

Preferred:

Experience/expertise in scientific/medical/clinical research.

Medical doctor (MD) with Neurovascular experience.

Other:

Proficient in the English and Japanese languages.

Ability to communicate effectively with external and internal stakeholders across the world based on medical and scientific expertise.

#MAFJP

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Clinical Research and Regulations, Clinical Trials Operations, Communication, Compliance Management, Consulting, Content Evaluation, Critical Thinking, Developing Others, Digital Culture, Digital Literacy, Healthcare Trends, Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, Medical Compliance, Organizing, Product Strategies, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Thinking