Director, Global Medical Affairs Lead, Neurodegeneration

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.

Location: Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America
Job Type: Full-Time, Hybrid (may telecommute per company's policies)
Travel: 30% (domestic & international)

About the Role

Lead and oversee medical affairs strategy for the Neurodegeneration pipeline asset, focusing on pre-launch activities for Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, and ALS pipeline assets. Develop and execute high-quality medical affairs strategies aligned cross-functionally with worldwide partners across the Therapeutic Area for key assets. Collaborate closely with Global R&D, Market Access, and Commercial functions on regionally aligned strategies for differentiation and medical adoption of pre-launch assets.

Responsibilities

• Develop external engagement strategies, including product and disease area global advisory boards; coordination of medical symposia and congress activities; pre-approval access plans; KOL and PAG engagement strategy; collaborative research groups and/or pre-competitive consortia; and coordination with regional activity in these areas.
• Design and execute Global Evidence Generation strategies for specific assets.
• Contribute to the overall governance and strategy of the Global Medical Affairs Neuroscience Therapeutic Area, including programs, people, and budget.
• Oversee the design and execution of Global Medical Affairs Phase 3b or Phase 4 studies, including staffing and budget management.
• Work with Disease Area Leadership Teams (DALTs) and Senior Leaders to provide medical input and shape global strategies for key assets in the Neuroscience Therapeutic Area.
• Provide technical and strategic expertise to ensure consistent processes, excellence in planning, and delivery of medical affairs strategies for differentiation and medical adoption of all assets.
• Set performance goals for the team, monitor results, and ensure timely performance reviews and feedback.
• Lead recruitment, retention, and development of top Neuroscience talent.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree.
• 10 years of experience in a Director, Global Medical Affairs Lead, or Neurodegeneration-related occupation.

Benefits

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)). This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.

• Time Off:
  • Vacation: 120 hours per calendar year
  • Sick time: 40 hours per calendar year (48 hours for Colorado residents; 56 hours for Washington residents)
  • 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 period
  • Volunteer Leave: 32 hours per calendar year
  • Military Spouse Time-Off: 80 hours per calendar year
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Additional benefits as provided for in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Pay

$240,000 - $265,000 per year

Preferred Skills

While not required, the following skills are preferred for this role.