Rheumatology Medical Affairs Associate Director

6120-Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC Legal Entity; Horsham (PA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking an Associate Medical Director, Rheumatology, US Medical Affairs, based in Horsham, PA, with a hybrid schedule (three days in the office, two remote). You will lead scientific strategy, integrate evidence plans across teams, and drive regulatory and publication activities for Immunology/Rheumatology assets.

You will collaborate with MSLs, RWV&E, and Commercial partners to advance payer materials, data generation, and dissemination, while mentoring teams in trial

Qualifications

• Advanced degree such as PharmD, PhD, or MD/DO required.
• NP/PA may be considered.
• Rheumatology or Immunology therapeutic area expertise is highly preferred.
• At least 1.5 years of prior pharmaceutical industry experience strongly preferred and/or at least 5 years post‑graduate clinical medical practice.
• Experience with clinical study, registry, or real‑world evidence study and prior commercial/medical launch experience are strongly preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills, and experience interacting with health care professionals and other thought leaders is essential.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to US Rheumatology Medical Affairs strategy with integrated evidence teams (IETs) and cross‑functional partners.
• Leads cross‑functional team to develop and maintain an Integrated Evidence Generation Plan (IEGP) for approved and pipeline products.
• Supports payer‑related materials and data needs to scientifically support market access efforts.
• Contributes as a subject matter expert on analysis of key data for US Immunology products and indications.
• Leads development of abstracts and manuscripts related to J&J studies.
• May serve as Study Responsible Physician/Scientist for clinical studies and oversee design, regulatory communications, and collaborations.
• Partners with TA teams and other groups to ensure regulatory post‑marketing commitments are met.
• Establishes relationships with medical societies and patient advocacy organizations.

Skills

Clinical Research

Collaboration

Data Dissemination

Data Generation

Immunology

Rheumatology

Medical Affairs

Strategy Development

Stakeholder Collaboration

Strategic Thinking

Education

Advanced degree (PharmD/PhD/MD)

Job description

Johnson & Johnson is seeking an Associate Medical Director, Rheumatology, US Medical Affairs, based in Horsham, PA, with a hybrid schedule (three days in the office, two remote). You will lead scientific strategy, integrate evidence plans across teams, and drive regulatory and publication activities for Immunology/Rheumatology assets.

You will collaborate with MSLs, RWV&E, and Commercial partners to advance payer materials, data generation, and dissemination, while mentoring teams in trial