Global Medical Affairs Leader, Director- Gastroenterology

Johnson & Johnson; Horsham (PA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Global Medical Affairs Leader for Gastroenterology. This pivotal role involves leading clinical-commercial optimization and developing integrated global medical affairs strategies. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in medical affairs, particularly in immunology and gastroenterology, and will thrive in a collaborative, matrixed environment. With a hybrid work schedule, this position allows for a balance of in-office and remote work, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about advancing healthcare solutions. Join a team dedicated to making a profound impact on health for humanity.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in medical/clinical environments or pharmaceutical industry.
• MD/DO or PhD in Gastroenterology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of GMA strategy for assigned compounds.
• Collaborate with regional medical affairs for alignment on plans.
• Oversee global publications planning and medical education strategy.

Skills

Medical Affairs

Clinical Research

Communication Skills

Gastroenterology Knowledge

Immunology Knowledge

Matrix Management

Education

MD/DO or PhD degree

Job description

Job Description - Global Medical Affairs Leader, Director- Gastroenterology (2406226715W)

Johnson and Johnson is recruiting for a Global Medical Affairs Leader (GMAL), Director- Gastroenterology within our Global Immunology Medical Affairs organization located in Horsham, PA.

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. 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.

The GMAL - Gastroenterology (GI), under direction of the Head Global Immunology Medical Affairs - Gastroenterology, is responsible for leading certain aspects of the clinical-commercial optimization for asset development and life cycle management strategies for the assigned marketed compounds and compounds in clinical development within the Immunology- Gastroenterology TA. S/he will partner closely with the GMA Operations Leader, Regional Medical TA/product leaders and Clinical Development Leader to develop integrated global medical affairs strategies and plans.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Development of GMA strategy and plan for the assigned compounds based on prioritized regional needs in alignment with defined global medical objectives.
2. Collaborate closely with the regional medical affairs and maintain open communication to ensure regional medical affairs is up to date on all plans, progress, and decisions.
3. Responsible for internal training strategy to assure continuous education of global and regional market access and medical affairs teams.
4. Responsible for global publications planning process oversight including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and papers as well as pre-launch global KOL communications & speaker development.
5. Review of manuscripts to ensure alignment with strategy and effective communication in internal and external audiences.
6. Responsible for pre- and post-launch medical activities including product/Therapeutic Area global advisory boards, medical symposia and congress activities.
7. Responsible for medical education strategy as well as creation and approval of medical material for external use.
8. Responsible for opinion leader relations and global advisory boards.
9. Provide medical input into market research and health outcomes research conducted by commercial and market access teams.
10. Support commercial teams in the creation of promotional material.
11. Lead/participate to create one Medical Affairs perspective and one unified voice on the CDT.
12. Responsible for the Management of the ReCAP process for applicable products.
13. Support development of the company risk management strategy and plan.
14. Ensure all global activities follow J&J compliance principles.

Qualifications:

1. MD/DO or PhD degree (or equivalent) with training and certification in Gastroenterology is highly preferred.
2. A minimum of 5-8 years of combined experience in a medical/clinical environment and/or scientific function in the pharmaceutical industry is required.
3. Clinical and/or pharmaceutical experience in immunology required and gastroenterology is highly preferred.
4. A demonstrated track record of success within Medical Affairs and/or clinical R&D is highly preferred.
5. Ability to work in a matrix environment and understands global complexity is required.
6. Proven ability to act as a medical spokesperson for external audiences is required with superior communication skills.
7. Approximately 30% US & international travel is required.
8. This position is located in Horsham, PA and follows a hybrid schedule of three days in the office and two days remotely per week.

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.