Associate Director, Field Medical (Hematology)

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 124,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Canada is seeking an Associate Director, Field Medical (Hematology) to lead a team of MSLs and Medical Affairs professionals. This field-based role supports the hematology portfolio across Canada, driving scientific exchange and strategic medical plans.

The position requires 7+ years in pharma medical affairs, strong leadership, and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. The role includes budget oversight and regulatory compliance adherence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in pharmaceutical industry with medical affairs exposure.
• Ability to build and develop effective people and teams.
• Strong knowledge of GCP, IMC code and Healthcare Compliance policies and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Develops and oversees the hematology field medical plan and translates priorities into objectives.
• Leads and develops field-based MSL teams to support the Medical Plan.
• Recruitment, onboarding, performance management and career development for MSLs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Mentorship

Project management

Education

University degree in science

PhD or MD preferred

Tools

Veeva CRM

MS Office

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions 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.

Job Function

Medical Affairs Group

Job Sub Function

Medical Affairs

Job Category

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Markham, Ontario, Canada, Montréal, Quebec, Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Remote (Canada), Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Job Description

About Innovative Medicine: 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 an Associate Director, Field Medical (Hematology). This is a field-based role available in all cities within Canada. While areas are listed in the Locations section for reference, please note that they are examples only and do not limit your application. We invite candidates from any location within the region to apply.

Purpose

The Associate Field Director, Hematology, leads, mentors, and develops a team of field medical professionals, including Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs). The team provides scientific and research support to health care professionals and internal partners across the current and future Johnson & Johnson hematology portfolio. The Associate Field Director develops the hematology field medical plan and ensures excellence in execution, with a focus on scientific exchange, medical education needs, and insights that inform broader therapeutic-area strategy. The role collaborates with cross-functional partners, supports effective and compliant collaboration across the field team, and brings the field medical perspective to head office teams. The Associate Field Director also identifies and leads broader organizational initiatives, as appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops and oversees the hematology field medical plan, translating therapeutic-area priorities and identified scientific needs into clear objectives and ensuring effective execution
• Ensures excellence in execution in leading and developing field based MSL teams in support of the Medical Plan while creating a culture of innovation and collaboration
• Responsible for recruiting and on-boarding, performance management and career development for a qualified and diverse team of MSLs
• Facilitates training in hematology disease areas, treatment landscapes, and emerging clinical evidence, alongside mentoring and coaching to strengthen scientific exchange and support professional development
• Ensures collaborative and compliant alignment of MSL activities with non-medical field facing roles and according to field medical plan and company directives.
• Ensures compliance with all local regulatory requirements and Global Policies and Guidelines
• Oversees allocated field medical budget
• Formulation of strategies to develop skills and competencies needed in MSLs, focusing on career plans and internal growth within the organization
• Provides an optimal working environment by promoting/functioning according to the Credo value, communication of a clear direction, active listening, respecting diversity, encouraging collaborative partnership, empowering direct reports, follow up on commitments, promoting innovation, and rewarding high performance.
• Drives evolution of MSL role to exceed industry standards; identifies and implements fundamental standards and best practices for the role; implementation of policies for MSLs, seeking to standardize activities and processes to minimize operational, strategic and corporate responsibility risks
• Continuous evaluation of the market, to understand the current trends of the external MSLs and in this way, provide guidance, ensuring that J&J innovates continuously
• Represents Canada on any regional/global initiatives aimed at optimizing MSL effectiveness
• Collaborates with cross-functional head office partners to inform hematology medical strategy and planning, contributing the field medical perspective while maintaining appropriate role boundaries
• Synthesizes and communicates hematology field insights, unmet scientific and medical education needs, and actionable recommendations to leadership and internal partners, as appropriate
• Communicates MSL team achievement updates to appropriate internal partners and levels of management
• Identification and/or leadership of broader organizational/cross-functional strategic initiatives as defined by senior management

Qualifications

Education

• A minimum of a university degree in science or health-related field with significant therapeutic-area experience may be considered. PhD and/or MD strongly preferred.

Required

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry with at least the majority in medical affairs is required
• Ability to build and develop effective people and teams
• Strong knowledge of GCP, IMC code and Healthcare Compliance policies and procedures. Familiarity with working in an environment guided by SOPs.
• Strategic thinking and positive track record of flawless execution.
• Proven ability to effectively communicate information to KOLs, as well as non-experts.
• Ability to put data into perspective and communicate it concisely, as required.
• Demonstrated critical thinking, strong project management skills and ability to impact decision making with relevant partners
• Prioritization skills and big picture orientation.
• Scientific acumen and ability to critically interpret hematology clinical evidence and communicate its relevance to diverse scientific audiences
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, multitask and follow through in a field-based role.
• Experience developing and/or executing medical strategy and field medical plans, with the ability to translate scientific priorities into field activities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills including an ability to effectively observe, assess and mentor others on communicating complex technical, scientific or medical information to broad audience types.
• Solid knowledge of local regulatory requirements.
• Strong leadership capabilities and excellent interpersonal skills.

Preferred

• Experience in hematology, including multiple myeloma and/or other hematologic malignancies, with knowledge of the treatment landscape and patient care pathways, is an asset
• Field-based people management experience is preferred; at least 2 years people management experience preferred, except in cases of exceptional alternative experience
• Bilingualism in French and English is an asset
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other relevant software programs; previous experience with iConnect/Veeva or another Customer Relationship Management tool would be an asset
• Demonstrated commitment to learning and applying emerging technologies, such as AI, through exploration and iteration, while building team AI literacy and confidence and reinforcing trusted, responsible use and sound judgment.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is 124,000 - 212,750 CAD

J&J uses Artificial Intelligence in its assessment of applicants.

This job posting is for an existing position.

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.

We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. If you require any accommodation at any point in the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.

Required Skills

Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Analytics Dashboards, Clinical Research and Regulations, Clinical Trials Operations, Communication, Content Evaluation, Data Analysis, Digital Culture, Digital Literacy, Healthcare Trends, Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, Medical Compliance, Mentorship, Product Strategies, Relationship Building, Report Writing, Strategic Thinking, Tactical Planning, Technical Credibility