Head Global Medical Affairs Atopic Dermatitis and Respiratory

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The Head Global Medical Affairs Atopic Dermatitis & Respiratory will have three distinct responsibilities:
• Develop Global Medical Affairs Strategy with Regional Medical TA/product leaders for specified products, assets, and projects. This includes serving a member of the Compound Development Teams (CDTs), the Safety Management Teams and Global Commercial Teams, as well as an ad hoc member of the Clinical Team and Global Market Access Team. Also responsible for the development of Global Medical Affairs plans that reflect prioritized regional needs and are included in the overall asset development plans.

• Lead global publication plans, global opinion leader relations, global medical education (including symposia, speaker training) and global advisory boards for assets starting in early development (phase IIA) and through the launch of major life cycle management initiatives (earlier or later as needed).
• Supervise patient advocacy initiatives and strategy by driving, building and enhancing strategic alliances with key national and international stakeholders, including patient advocacy groups, physician advocacy groups, academic organizations and other relevant stakeholders.

The Head Global Medical Affairs Atopic Dermatitis & Respiratory will also be responsible for facilitating and ensuring a consistent approach to Medical Affairs programs/activities globally.

Key Responsibilities:
• Develop Global Medical Affairs Strategy with Regional Medical TA/product leaders for specified products, assets, and projects:
-Collaborate closely with the regional medical affairs representatives to develop integrated global medical affairs strategies and plans and maintain open, two-way communication to ensure regional medical affairs is up to date on all plans, progress and decisions
-Serve as a member of the Compound Development Teams (CDTs), the Safety Management Teams and Global Commercial Teams, as well as an ad hoc member of the Clinical Team and Global Market Access Team
-Develop Global Medical Affairs plans that reflect prioritized regional needs and are included in the overall asset development plans
-Provide single Medical Affairs voice into the creation of compound development and LCM strategies, plans and trial design from phase IIa through phase IV

• Lead global publication plans, global opinion leader relations, global medical education (including symposia, speaker training) and global advisory boards for assets starting in early development (phase IIA) and through the launch of major life cycle management initiatives (earlier or later as needed)
• Supervise patient advocacy initiatives and strategy by driving, building and enhancing strategic alliances with key national and international stakeholders, including patient advocacy groups, physician advocacy groups, academic organizations and other relevant stakeholders.
• Future team build & management of direct reports is anticipated

Qualifications

• A terminal scientific/medical degree (e.g. MD, PhD, PharmD) is required; M.D. or D.O. is preferred
• A minimum of 10 years of combined relevant experience in a medical/clinical environment and/or scientific function is required
• Experience in the Atopic Dermatitis and/or Respiratory therapeutic area is highly preferred
• Expertise in T helper type 2 (TH2) immune responses and related health conditions preferred
• Clinical experience with atopic dermatitis and/or asthma diagnosis and treatment preferred
• A demonstrated track record of leadership and accomplishment success within Medical Affairs in the pharmaceutical industry in a local country or global/matrix environment is required
• Experience with Phase II to IV trials, including post-approval clinical trials is required
• Direct people leadership experience is required
• Having an established network with medical experts/opinion leaders in atopic dermatitis and/or respiratory and ability to foster scientific exchange, and engage in profiling and outreach to global external experts is highly preferred
• Experience in patient advocacy and engagement is highly desirable
• Medical/scientific and operational expertise specific to the indication area; including experience in the design, execution, and publication of clinical trials
• Assessment and communication of audit issues / recommendations to stakeholders in a clear, concise and accurate manner (both written and verbal communication) is required
• Global mindset and ability to partner cross culturally/regionally is required
• A demonstrated track record leading highly matrixed, cross-functional work teams as well as in international environments
• Excellent understanding of medical communications including publication planning
• Medical/scientific and operational expertise specific to the indication area; including experience in the design, execution, and publication of clinical trials
• Excellent and up-to-date knowledge of the ICH and Good Clinical Practice standards
• Strong understanding of the clinical development activities and global regulatory requirements
• Good understanding of basic research, pharmacovigilance processes and reporting requirements
• Innovative, critical, and entrepreneurial thinking with ability to organize and prioritize and to motivate teams
• Strong business acumen, excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation and advanced presentation skills
• Proven track record of embodying ethics and J&J Credo principles
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 25% domestic and international travel annually is required
• 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.

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