Associate Medical Director, Rheumatology

6084-Janssen Research & Development, LLC Legal Entity; Spring House (PA); On-site; USD 159,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Pension plan

Vacation time

Parental Leave

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson's Associate Medical Director—Rheumatology is responsible for medical oversight of late-stage rheumatology clinical development. Working with experienced clinical leaders, you will guide study conduct, data interpretation, and regulatory deliverables, ensuring robust trial quality.

You will design and review protocols, investigator brochures, and statistical inputs; collaborate with investigators and external partners; and translate emerging evidence into development

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent medical degree required.
• Clinical expertise in rheumatology required; board certification preferred.
• Experience in clinical research in pharma/biotech or academia preferred; industry experience desirable.
• Experience with interventional trials: protocol development, monitoring, data review, reporting.
• Experience with deep depletion approaches or CAR-T therapy desirable.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design, execution, analysis, and reporting of Phase 2/3 rheumatology trials.
• Provide medical oversight for assigned studies including safety review and eligibility guidance.
• Participate in cross-functional study teams to drive timely decisions and milestones.
• Develop and review clinical documents: study concepts, protocols, investigator brochures, analysis inputs, study reports, publications.
• Contribute medical content to regulatory submissions and health authority responses.
• Interpret emerging evidence and translate into clear development recommendations.
• Build relationships with investigators, external experts, patient orgs, and partners.
• Evaluate new mechanisms and external opportunities relevant to rheumatology.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Rheumatology knowledge

Trial methodology

Cross-functional teamwork

Scientific writing

Data analysis

Travel willingness

Digital tools

Education

MD or equivalent

Rheumatology board certification

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 jnj.com. 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.

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/. Our Credo calls on us to respect the dignity of every individual and create an environment for all people to thrive.

Job Function

Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development

Job Sub Function

Clinical Development & Research – MD

Job Category

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America, Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Position Summary

The Associate Medical Director contributes medical and scientific expertise to late-stage rheumatology clinical development. Working with experienced clinical leaders, the role supports assigned studies and program strategy, with responsibility for rigorous trial conduct, medical oversight, data interpretation, and high-quality clinical and regulatory deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, execution, analysis, and reporting of Phase 2 and Phase 3 rheumatology trials, aligned with clinical development strategy and regulatory requirements.
• Support medical oversight for assigned studies, including eligibility guidance, medical monitoring, safety review, protocol deviation assessment, and benefit-risk evaluation, with appropriate senior guidance.
• Participate in cross-functional study teams and help drive timely decisions, risk mitigation, and delivery of study milestones.
• Develop and review clinical documents, including study concepts, protocols, investigator brochures, statistical analysis inputs, clinical study reports, and publications.
• Contribute medical content to regulatory submissions, briefing packages, health authority responses, and regulatory interactions.
• Interpret emerging clinical, translational, and competitive evidence and translate it into clear development recommendations.
• Build effective relationships with investigators, external experts, patient organizations, and development partners.
• Support evaluation of new mechanisms, modalities, and external opportunities relevant to rheumatology and autoimmune disease.
• Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive, and high-accountability culture and seek feedback to strengthen clinical- development capabilities.

Education and Experience

• MD or equivalent medical degree is required.
• Clinical expertise in rheumatology is required, with board certification in rheumatology preferred.
• Relevant clinical research experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or academic setting is preferred; pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience is desirable.
• Experience contributing to interventional clinical trials, including protocol development, medical monitoring, data review, or study reporting, is preferred.
• Experience with deep depletion approaches or chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy is desirable.

Required Capabilities

• Strong clinical judgment and current knowledge of rheumatology, immunology, clinical trial methodology, and Good Clinical Practice.
• Ability to analyze clinical and scientific data, identify important issues, and communicate a clear recommendation.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in global, cross-functional, and matrixed teams.
• Clear scientific writing, presentation, collaboration, and influencing skills.
• Learning agility, openness to feedback, and a strong commitment to teamwork and shared accountability.
• Comfort using artificial intelligence and digital tools to improve productivity, strengthen scientific analysis, and support high-quality clinical development deliverables.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as business needs require.

Required Skills

• Clinical Research and Regulations
• Clinical Trials
• Clinical Trials Operations
• Collaboration
• Consulting
• Data Management and Informatics
• Drug Discovery Development
• Industry Analysis
• Innovation
• Leadership
• Market Research
• Regulatory Affairs Management
• Research Ethics
• Scientific Evaluation
• Scientific Research
• Stakeholder Management
• Tactical Planning
• Technical Credibility

Preferred Skills

• Clinical Research and Regulations
• Clinical Trials
• Clinical Trials Operations
• Collaboration
• Consulting
• Data Management and Informatics
• Drug Discovery Development
• Industry Analysis
• Innovation
• Leadership
• Market Research
• Regulatory Affairs Management
• Research Ethics
• Scientific Evaluation
• Scientific Research
• Stakeholder Management
• Tactical Planning
• Technical Credibility

The anticipated base pay range for this position is : $159,000.00 - $274,850.00 Additional Description for Pay Transparency: The anticipated pay range for this opportunity is $159,000 - $274,850.

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. Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

• Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
• 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

- https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

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