Director, Scientific Communications, Content and Publications

Johnson & Johnson Co.; Raritan (NJ); Hybrid; USD 164,000 - 283,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Vacation up to 120 hours/year

Long-term incentive program

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Director, Scientific Communications, Content and Publications in Raritan, NJ. This role leads scientific content and publication strategies for Milvexian, shaping messaging across global and regional audiences.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years in medical/scientific communications, with 5+ years in pharmaceutical settings, and strong cross-functional leadership. Hybrid work arrangement in NJ with travel up to 20% may apply.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of relevant experience in medical, clinical, scientific, or pharmaceutical environment including 5+ years in pharmaceutical scientific communications.
• Demonstrated subject-matter expertise in Medical Affairs strategy, scientific communications, medical content, and publications.
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills with excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and align strategic materials driving Milvexian scientific and medical communications.
• Provide scientific input into content development and onboarding training materials.
• Support global and regional publication strategy with timely dissemination activities.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and healthcare guidelines.
• Assist budget tracking and financial reconciliation for scientific communications programs.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Global mindset

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder influence

Communication excellence

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s or MS, MA, MD, DO, PhD, PharmD, MBA preferred

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

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 Director, Scientific Communications, Content and Publications located in Raritan, NJ.

About Cardiovascular & Metabolism (CVM) – 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 Cardiovascular and Metabolism team develops breakthrough treatments for diseases that burden hundreds of millions of people. Joining this team will bring your innovative talents to the forefront of preventing and managing life‑threatening diseases. 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 Director, Scientific Communications, Content and Publications will support the development and execution of scientific communications, scientific content, and publication activities for Milvexian. The Director is expected to demonstrate deep expertise in scientific content, publication best practices, and industry standards. The Director will have responsibility for:

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

• Scientific Communications: Develop, update, and align key strategic materials, including the Scientific Communication Platforms, Medical Communication Plans, Core Asset Themes, that drive Milvexian scientific and medical communication strategies. Ensure a unified, coherent narrative across all external and alliance stakeholder communications.
• Medical Content: Provide scientific, strategic, and operational input into the development of clear, accurate scientific and medical content and on‑boarding training materials.
• Publications: Support the development and maintenance of a strategic global and regional publication strategy. Ensure execution against the strategic plan, including timely and high‑quality evidence dissemination activities.
• Compliance: Ensure all Scientific Communications, Publications, and Medical Content activities are conducted in compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, and healthcare guidelines.
• Budget Management: Support responsible management of scientific communications, publications, and medical content budgets in line with the strategic plan, including budget tracking, accruals, spend reconciliation, and operational activities supporting financial cycles.

Requirements:

• Required Minimum Education: Bachelor’s or MS, MA, MD, DO, PhD, PharmD, MBA preferred
• 8–10 years of relevant experience within a medical, clinical, scientific, or pharmaceutical environment including 5+ year in pharmaceutical scientific communications
• Demonstrated subject‑matter expertise in Medical Affairs strategy, Scientific Communications, Medical Content, on‑boarding training and Publications
• Strong collaboration, matrix management, and influencing skills, with excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Demonstrated learning agility, with the ability to generate insights and foresights and influence portfolio strategies aligned to future scientific direction
• Proven strategic thinking and commercial acumen across product development and lifecycle management
• Global mindset with a demonstrated ability to partner effectively across regions and cultures
• Ability to drive projects to completion through strong planning and organizational skills while maintaining focus on long‑term strategic objectives
• Proven ability to deliver results in a highly complex, matrixed, and rapidly changing environment
• Up to 20% travel; domestic and international experience preferred
• Strong process excellence with proven project and program management capabilities, including the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously
• Experience managing 3rd party strategic partners, vendors, and consultants is preferred
• Budget management experience is highly preferred
• Strong knowledge of global healthcare systems, healthcare compliance principles, and pharmaceutical industry regulations is highly preferred

Where is it: This position is located in Raritan, NJ and follows a hybrid schedule of three days in the office and up to two days remote per week.

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 Section503 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.

Benefits:

• 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.
• 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

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $164,000 to $282,900.

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.

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/.