Director, Scientific Communications, Content and Publications

Biopharma Asia; Raritan (NJ); Hybrid; USD 164,000 - 283,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in New Jersey is seeking a Director of Scientific Communications, Content and Publications to lead strategic scientific materials and publication plans for Milvexian. The role requires deep expertise in medical content, publications, and compliant communications across global/regional teams.

The position involves developing platforms and plans, onboarding training materials, and budgeting for scientific activities within a hybrid schedule (three days in-office, up to two

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or MS, MA, MD, DO, PhD, PharmD, MBA preferred.
• 8-10 years of relevant experience within medical/clinical/scientific/pharmaceutical environment including 5+ years in pharmaceutical scientific communications.
• Demonstrated subject-matter expertise in Medical Affairs strategy, Scientific Communications, Medical Content, onboarding training and Publications.
• Strong collaboration, matrix management, influencing skills, with excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Global mindset and ability to partner across regions and cultures.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and align strategic scientific materials (Scientific Communication Platforms, Medical Communication Plans, Core Asset Themes).
• Create global and regional medical content plans and onboarding training materials.
• Develop, update, and execute global and regional publication plans.
• Ensure all activities comply with legal, regulatory, and healthcare guidelines.
• Assist in budget management for scientific communications, publications, and medical content budgets.

Skills

Analytical Reasoning

Medical Affairs

Strategic Thinking

Leadership

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

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

Job description

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:

Development of strategic scientific communication materials (e.g., Scientific Communication Platforms, Medical Communication Plans, Core Asset Themes)

Development, updating, and execution of strategic global and regional medical content plans and on-boarding training materials

Development, updating, and execution of strategic global and regional publication plans

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

Scientific Communications: Develop, update, and align key strategic materials, including the Scientific Communication Platforms, Medical Communication Plans, Core Asset Theme, 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. Collaborate closely with key cross‑functional J&J stakeholders and alliance partners to ensure alignment and effective delivery.

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 20 20% Travel Domestic and International

Experience in strategic planning, business planning and cross-functional collaboration and alignment is 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

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 Section 503 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.

Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Business Requirements Analysis, Clinical Research and Regulations, Clinical Trials Operations, Communication, Developing Others, Digital Culture, Digital Literacy, Healthcare Trends, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, Medical Compliance, Product Strategies, Stakeholder Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Workflow Analysis

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

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

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

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.

• Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: 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.
• Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
  • 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