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Global Head, Medical Affairs Strategy and Execution, Neuroscience

AT Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson

Global Head, Medical Affairs Strategy and Execution, Neuroscience

Raritan, NJ

Johnson and Johnson is currently seeking a Global Head, Medical Affairs Strategy and Execution, Neuroscience located in Raritan.

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/.

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world's most pressing healthcare challenges.

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We know that the success of our business - and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions - depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued and our people can reach their potential.

At Johnson & Johnson, we all belong.

The Global Head, Medical Affairs Strategy & Execution Neuroscience will be responsible to support the strategic execution of global medical affairs activities for the assigned areas. They will directly support the medical affairs strategies, in addition to leading key scientific congress medical affairs activities, external scientific engagement, broad operational execution using industry leading approaches, oversee the execution of pre-approval access programs and support the overall Therapeutic Area (TA) medical affairs budget. They will also lead a team of asset and disease area focused team members in supporting the planning and execution of the global medical affairs strategy and activities.

The Global Head of Medical Affairs Strategy and Execution is a key role in the Global Medical Affairs team. They are accountable for supporting the overall execution and planning of medical affairs strategies and tactics including oversight of the integrated evidence and generation plans, scientific communication (Core Asset Themes, scientific communication platforms, global publication plans and R&D publication execution, internal knowledge exchange and dissemination, R&D congress planning and execution, external insights gathering (i.e. advisory boards and KOL engagements) and support of early pipeline assets. They are accountable for ensuring compliant execution of medical affairs strategies.

  • • Serve as a key advisor/partner to the Vice President of Neuroscience Global Medical Affairs and accountable for the overall strategic and operational aspects and budget of the global medical affairs strategic operations function for the TA.
  • Partners cross functionally (R&D, Commercial, Legal, Compliance, Market Access, PRO, etc.), globally, and regionally to ensure flawless execution of the GMA strategy pre and post launch. They contributes to Global Medical Affairs strategic planning and is accountable for leadership and oversight of the TA.
  • People management responsibilities including selection, management, development, coaching and engaging direct reports to build and grow a diverse talent pipeline for the future and ensuring optimal resourcing.


Qualifications

  • Required Minimum Education: An advanced degree (e.g., PharmD, PhD, or Master's) is required, or bachelor's degree with 15+ years of relevant experience.
  • Preferred Area of Study: Science related field
  • Required Years of Related Experience: Advanced Degree with 10-12 years or bachelor's degree with 15+ years relevant experience.


  • Expertise in the areas of drug development, strategic planning, business planning, cross functional collaboration/alignment, and in-depth knowledge of Medical Affairs.
  • Demonstrated experience in managing and mentoring medical affairs team members. Excellent people leadership skills in a global matrix environment is required.
  • Sound financial acumen and experience managing resources and budgets. Effective leadership skills and proven ability to effectively manage stakeholders, foster team productivity and cohesiveness. Excellent communication skills and the innate flexibility to work in a rapidly growing and highly matrixed organization.
  • Ability to interact with all levels of management and influence decision making.
  • Ability to manage complexity and demonstrate innovative approaches to change management.
  • Proven track record of driving results with a sense of urgency in a complex and rapidly changing environment.
  • Strong presentation and communication skills -- must be able to provide succinct strategic and actionable insights to senior management.
  • Global mindset with proven ability to partner cross culturally and regionally.
  • Strong organizational skills with experience managing multiple programs with demanding timelines.
  • Vendor management experience.
  • Strong working knowledge of healthcare compliance principles and local / regional regulations and laws
  • A maximum of 25% domestic and international travel is required.

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.

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com.

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

Eligible for benefits to include medical, dental, vision and time off as well as any others as provided for in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

For additional general information on company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

Client-provided location(s): Raritan, NJ, USA
Job ID: Johnson&Johnson-2506234820W
Employment Type: Other