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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:

We are searching for the best talent for a Global Medical Affairs Director - Neuropsychiatry, Seltorexant, located in Raritan, NJ. 

About Neuroscience

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 Neuroscience team tackles the world’s toughest brain health challenges including multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, myasthenia gravis, epilepsy, major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and autism. This patient-focused team helps address some of the most complex diseases of our time.

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

The Global Medical Affairs Director – Neuropsychiatry, Seltorexant is a critical role in maximizing the success of this first-in-class compound in our Neuropsychiatry mood portfolio through impactful global Medical Affairs MAF strategic asset leadership in the launch preparation period and beyond. The Global Medical Affairs Director is accountable for the development of Global Medical Affairs plans that reflect prioritized portfolio and regional needs and are included in the overall asset development plans. The  Global Medical Affairs Director is accountable for the global publication plans, global opinion leader relations, global medical education and global advisory boards in the prelaunch phase and through launch of major life cycle management initiatives. The Global Medical Affairs Director facilitates and ensures a consistent approach to Medical Affairs programs/activities globally and ensures that all global activities address patient needs in line with the J&J Compliance principles, and are grounded in ethical standards.

The Global Medical Affairs Director partners closely with regional medical TA/product leaders to develop integrated Global Medical Affairs perspectives, strategies, and plans for Seltorexant and related projects. The role also works with relevant cross-functional global leaders to provide input into strategies aligned with MAF priorities. The Global Medical Affairs Director will be a member of the Compound Development Teams (CDTs), Safety Management Teams, Global Commercial Teams, as well as the Labeling Working Group, and will serve as an ad hoc member of the Clinical Team and Global Market Access Team.

Key Responsibilities:

Global Medical Affairs strategy and plan

• Develop Global Medical Affairs strategy and plan for seltorexant based on prioritized portfolio and regional needs. 
• Ensure integration with the overall global compound strategy, resulting in one global R&D and Medical Affairs compound development plan, inclusive of developing a Target Product Profile representing Medical Affairs global and regional value needs.
• Provide a single Medical Affairs voice into the creation of compound development and LCM strategies, plans and trial design from phase IIa through phase IV.

Integrated Evidence Generation Strategy

• Lead the Integrated Evidence Generation strategy development and ensure project implementation based on identified key evidence gaps.
• Lead the ReCAP process (review of all Medical Affairs sponsored clinical trials and Investigator Initiated Sponsored studies) for applicable products.

Global Evidence Dissemination Plan

• Lead the development and execution of global publication plans, including review and approval of publications.
• Ensure scientific and medical accuracy of the publications, maximize the relevance for healthcare professionals (HCP), explore innovative dissemination approaches.
• Ensure relevant internal stakeholders are informed in a timely manner and educated on the relevant evidence generated.

Global Medical Education Strategy

• Lead the development and the execution of the global medical education strategy to address unmet HCP educational needs.
• Ensure education content is scientifically accurate, consistent globally, measurable, and executed compliantly across channels.

External Scientific Engagement Strategy

• Lead the design and governance of the global external scientific engagement strategy, ensuring alignment with asset/TA priorities, launch readiness needs, and evolving evidence.
• Drive strategic thought leader identification and engagement planning across regions, translating insights into actionable medical priorities and scientific narrative refinement.

Global Cross-functional strategy Development

• Provide strategic MAF input to Global Commercial, Market Access, Regulatory strategic plans and other relevant plans, aligned with MAF priorities.

Requirements

Education

• Advanced Scientific/Medical Degree (e.g. MD, PhD, PharmD, MPH or other Master’s Level Degree)                                     

Experience & Skills

• 5+ years of experience in Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, or a related role within pharmaceutical or biotechnology organizations is required.
• Experience in psychiatry or neuroscience medical affairs is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading a clinical/scientific cross functional team is preferred.
• Ability to work in a matrix environment and understand global complexity.
• Global mindset and ability to partner cross culturally/regionally.
• Strong experience developing and managing strategic relationships with medical experts/opinion leaders.
• Proven ability to act as a medical spokesperson for external audiences
• Impactful communication and engagement skills.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Business Requirements Analysis, Clinical Research and Regulations, Clinical Trials Operations, Communication, Developing Others, Digital Culture, Digital Literacy, Healthcare Trends, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, Medical Compliance, Product Strategies, Stakeholder Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Workflow Analysis

 

 

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $160,000 to $276,000.

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis. · Please use the following language: • Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. • Employees may be 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. • Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: • Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year • Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year • Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year of Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year • Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits