Associate Director, Medical Affairs, Lung Cancer

Johnson & Johnson; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare leader is seeking a passionate Associate Director for Medical Affairs in Lung Cancer. This pivotal role involves providing medical leadership and expertise to cross-functional teams, ensuring the successful integration of groundbreaking treatments into the healthcare system. You will be at the forefront of oncology advancements, leading evidence generation activities and collaborating with global teams to adapt strategies for the Canadian context. If you are driven by results and have a commitment to patient-centric solutions, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the fight against cancer.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience in developing medical drug launch strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead medical strategy for lung cancer aligned to brand strategy.
• Build relationships with key opinion leaders and medical societies.

Skills

Oncology expertise

Clinical research

Project management

Leadership

Communication skills

Bilingual (English and French)

Education

Master's degree

PhD, PharmD or MD degree

Job description

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 https://www.jnj.com

Job Function:

Medical Affairs Group

Job Sub Function:

Medical Affairs

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Job Description:

We are searching for the best talent for our Associate Director, Medical Affairs, Lung Cancer position, located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

ABOUT ONCOLOGY
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

The Associate Director, Medical Affairs, Lung Cancer is responsible for providing Medical and scientific leadership to a cross-functional team. This role is responsible and accountable for providing leadership as well as high level, evidenced-based, clinical and scientific expertise to internal and external partners, support cross-functional teams identifying barriers and opportunities and implementing medical affairs tactics and initiatives. The successful candidate will lead Evidence Generation Processes in collaboration with the therapeutic area team and in direct communication with the global organization. This person will provide leadership and support for evidence generation activities including local Phase IV clinical studies and Investigator Initiated Studies. The Medical Science Director will also work closely with external sites to ensure flawless integration of the new assets into the health care system.

YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE TO:
- Lead the development and execution of the medical strategy for lung cancer aligned to the brand strategy

- Serve as the internal medical authority on lung cancer, providing disease area knowledge across the organization

- Contribute to the development of TA plans, including drug launches, lifecycle management and indication expansions

- Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners including; key opinion leaders (KOLs), medical societies and academic and community institutions

- Represent the Lung Cancer business in scientific exchanges and advisory boards to gather insights to inform strategy

- Provide support to market access, regulatory and patient engagement internal partners

- Lead and be responsible for the planning and execution of a data generation plan to support the business inclusive of investigator initiated studies, real-world evidence projects and collaborative research

- Serve as a member of the cross-functional brand team (including commercial, market access, regulatory, etc)

- Partner with global medical and clinical teams to adapt international strategies to the Canadian context

- Provide medical review and approval of promotional and non-promotional materials in accordance with PAAB/IMC codes

- Provide high-quality, balanced medical information to internal teams and external customers

- Develop and deliver training to field-based teams on disease stake, clinical data and product positioning

- Ensure all medical activities follow relevant laws, regulators, industry codes and company standards

- Provide mentorship and leadership to direct reports, junior medical affairs staff and medical science liaisons

- Contribute to a high-performing medical affairs culture, grounded in scientific integrity and patient-centricity

- Identify and explore opportunities to drive business and process efficiency

QUALIFICATIONS
- A minimum of a Master's degree is required. PhD, PharmD or MD degree is an asset.

- Background in Oncology or Lung Cancer is preferred.

- People management experience is preferred.

- 5+ years relevant experience in a multinational pharmaceutical industry.

- Experience developing and implementing medical drug launch strategies to ensure successful incorporation into the healthcare industry.

- Strong background in clinical research from protocol writing to execution is an asset.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with both scientific and lay audiences, are required.

- Proven track record developing, presenting, and publishing clinical studies is preferred.

- Strong leadership skills and the ability to work with, and motivate a team is preferred.

- Strong project management skills and ability to impact decision-making with relevant partners based on sound scientific knowledge.

- Bilingualism in English and French is an asset.

- This position requires up to 25% annual travel (domestic and international travel)

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