Rheumatology Clinical Development Medical Director

6084-Janssen Research & Development, LLC Legal Entity; Spring House (PA); On-site; USD 194,000 - 344,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Spring House, PA is seeking a Medical Director for Rheumatology in Innovative Medicine. You will lead Phase 2 and Phase 3 rheumatology trials, provide medical oversight, and guide study design and regulatory deliverables.

You will mentor teams, collaborate across functions, and drive evidence-based development strategies while ensuring patient safety and scientific integrity in a global program.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent medical degree is required.
• Clinical expertise in rheumatology is required, with board certification in rheumatology preferred.
• Typically 3 or more years of relevant clinical development or clinical research experience is preferred; pharma/biotech industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, execution, analysis, and reporting of Phase 2 and Phase 3 rheumatology trials, aligned with clinical development strategy and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as medical lead for assigned studies, including eligibility guidance, medical monitoring, safety review, protocol deviation assessment, and benefit-risk evaluation.
• Lead cross-functional study teams and 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 actionable 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.
• Mentor clinical team members and contribute to a collaborative, inclusive, and high-accountability culture.

Education

MD or equivalent medical degree

Job description

Johnson & Johnson in Spring House, PA is seeking a Medical Director for Rheumatology in Innovative Medicine. You will lead Phase 2 and Phase 3 rheumatology trials, provide medical oversight, and guide study design and regulatory deliverables.

You will mentor teams, collaborate across functions, and drive evidence-based development strategies while ensuring patient safety and scientific integrity in a global program.