Director of Medical Engagement and Scientific Congress Lead

Johnson & Johnson; Horsham; On-site; USD 160,000 - 276,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare innovation is seeking a Director of Medical Engagement and Scientific Congress Lead to drive congress strategies for Solid Tumor Medical Affairs. This role involves strategic planning, stakeholder collaboration, and vendor management to enhance engagement at medical conferences. The ideal candidate will have significant pharmaceutical experience, strong leadership skills, and a background in oncology.

Benefits

Competitive performance-based compensation program

Annual bonus

Qualifications

• 8+ years of pharmaceutical experience required.
• Experience in congress strategy and vendor management preferred.
• Oncology (Solid Tumor) knowledge desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead medical engagement and congress strategies for Solid Tumor Medical Affairs.
• Develop strategies to maximize engagement with opinion leaders at conferences.
• Manage external vendors to align content with strategic goals.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Collaboration

Leadership

Conflict Resolution

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s 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:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Horsham, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description:

The Director of Medical Engagement and Scientific Congress Lead is responsible for leading the implementation of congress and external engagement strategies for the Solid Tumor US Medical Affairs team at Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine Oncology. This includes planning and executing medical conference strategies by collaborating with internal stakeholders (US Medical Affairs, Global Medical Affairs, Commercial) and reporting to the Head of Clinical Operations and Program Management. The role requires a strategic, self-driven leader with strong communication, time management, and conflict resolution skills to ensure compliance and timely delivery of congress materials. Vendor oversight and management are also key responsibilities, along with supporting external engagement strategies through collaboration with key institution leads to identify partnership opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Planning and Execution: Establish and lead medical engagement and congress strategies for Solid Tumor Medical Affairs, coordinating with stakeholders and managing budgets.
2. Regional Conference Strategy: Develop and implement strategies to maximize engagement with opinion leaders at various conferences.
3. Partnerships: Collaborate with internal teams and global partners to align on conference content, design, and logistics.
4. Cross-functional Partnership: Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and healthcare policies while driving innovation and sharing best practices.
5. Flawless Implementation: Continuously improve congress content and establish relationships with congress associations for optimal booth placement and engagement.
6. Executive Engagements: Plan and execute outreach with key institutions, partnering with field medical teams and account managers.
7. Leadership: Prepare senior leadership for conferences and provide onsite support.
8. Agency Management: Manage external vendors to align content with strategic goals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with 8+ years of pharmaceutical experience.
• Strong project management, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Experience in congress strategy and vendor management preferred.
• Leadership skills to set direction and resolve issues.
• Ability to navigate a matrixed environment and travel up to 25% domestically.
• Oncology (Solid Tumor) knowledge and experience are desirable.

The position offers a competitive, performance-based compensation program, including an annual bonus. The base pay range is $160,000 - $276,000.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. For accommodations during the interview process, contact [e-mail].

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