Director, Global Medical Affairs – Scientific Communications Lead

Johnson & Johnson

Raritan, New Jersey

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SKILLS

Academic Writing, Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Best Practices, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Budgeting, Cancer, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Clinical Research, Communication Skills, Content Development, Contract Management, Corporate Policies, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Disease Prevention and Control, Diversity, Employee Relations, Establish Priorities, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), Healthcare, Industry Standards, Leadership, Literacy, Maintain Compliance, Medical Affairs, Medical Products, Medicine, Mentoring, Metrics, Microsoft SharePoint, Oncology, Operational Communications, Operational Strategy, Organizational Skills, Pager, People Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Plan Meetings, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Management, Product Strategy, Publications, Regulations, Requirements Management, Research & Development (R&D), Scientific Publications, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Statistics, Strategic Analysis, Strategic Planning, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Willing to Travel, Workflow Analysis

LOCATION

Raritan, New Jersey

POSTED

5 days ago

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 jnj.com

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

Medical Affairs Group

Job Sub Function:

Medical Affairs

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.
Our Oncology team is focused on the elimination of cancer by discovering new pathways and modalities to finding treatments and cures. We lead where medicine is going and need innovators with an unwavering commitment to results.
Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.
Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine

The Director, Global Medical Affairs – Scientific Communications Lead supports the strategic objectives of the Global Medical Affairs function and partners with Global Medical Affairs Leaders (GMALs), Global Medical Affairs Strategy & Execution Leads (SELs), Research and Development (R&D), and statistical analysis teams. This individual will lead the operational and strategic aspects of global scientific communications, including publication planning and execution, and medical affairs content development, as follows:

Development and execution of global publication strategies and plans aligned with medical affairs objectives.
Integration of publication planning with evidence generation and medical strategy.
Oversight of publication vendors and agency partners, including coordination of publication discussions and maintaining relationships with editorial staff at key journals and scientific societies.
Leading development and execution of a regionally aligned One Content Plan, coordinating inputs and timelines across global and regional stakeholders.
Leveraging artificial intelligence, as appropriate and in accordance with applicable policies, to improve efficiency and enhance scientific communication and visibility of scientific data.
Management of publication-related budgets, vendor contracts, and publications management system.
Tracking and reporting of publication performance metrics, developing plans to address any deviations.
Ensuring scientific and knowledge information management related to publications is communicated and shared via SharePoint and other platforms.
Leading publication planning meetings to proactively seek information and clarity in collaboration with key stakeholders (GMAL, SEL, Market Access Lead, R&D, regional lead) to develop and shape the publication strategy with full endorsement from the broader team. Ensure publication plan is validated with 3M and CDT.
Coordinating among GMAF, R&D, regional, and statistical teams on the generation of data for secondary publications.
Oversight of the creation of publication extenders such as plain language summaries, infographics, research summaries, and visual/audio abstracts.
Management of encore process and publication proposals (ie, 2-pagers) prior to project initiation to ensure strategic alignment.
Understanding of embargo and copyright rules of key congresses and journals.
Identifying data gaps and leading publication gaps analyses.
Establishing and facilitating publication steering committees and meetings.

The Director, Scientific Communication Lead is accountable for:

Deliver a robust global publication planning process, ensuring compliance with J&J Cross-Pharma Policies and SOPs (e.g., Publication SOP/System, Methods Review).
Provide strategic input into Integrated Evidence Generation Plans, with a focus on publication deliverables.
Achieve successful execution of publication plans and scientific communications in partnership with GMALs/SELs, CDTs, DAS Leads and other strategic partners.
Manage publication-related procurement and vendor relationships.
Facilitate effective collaboration with internal stakeholders (Medical Affairs, R&D, regulatory, outcomes research, statisticians) and external partners (investigator authors, academic institutions, agencies, consultants).
Ensure timely and compliant sharing of key publication data to cross-functional business partners to enable internal preparation prior to congress presentation(s) or journal publication(s).
Oversee creation of abstracts, posters, oral presentations and manuscripts, ensuring clarity on expectations for hands-on content development as needed.
Ensure timely and effective facilitation of responses to journal review comments.
Lead pre-congress and onsite slide reviews and speaker preparation for scientific meetings.
Review and create other scientific communication strategy documents as needed (e.g., FAQs, slide decks, briefing documents).

Essential functions:

Lead and coordinate the development of robust publication plans for compounds/products, reflecting prioritized regional and local needs.
Ensure all publications are developed in accordance with company policies, industry standards, and best practices.
Manage publication vendors and agency partners, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of publication outputs.
Maintain relationships with editorial staff at key journals and scientific societies.
Track and report publication metrics and develop action plans to address performance deviations.
Support the integration of publication planning with broader medical affairs and evidence generation strategies.
Manage publication-related budgets and contracts.
Provide guidance and mentorship to team members on publication processes and best practices.

Qualifications:

Advanced degree required (Masters, PharmD, PhD)
Minimum of 8 years of experience in medical publications, scientific communication, or medical affairs
Strong project leadership, organizational, and communication skills
Experience managing publication vendors and budgets
In-depth knowledge of study methodology, data analysis, and critical review of scientific publications
Global mindset and ability to partner cross-culturally and regionally
Proven ability to deliver results in a complex and evolving environment
Critical thinking, collaboration, and intellectual curiosity required
Ability to influence without direct authority

Additional Information:

Frequent interactions with internal and external stakeholders
ISMPP certification preferred
Approximately 20% travel (domestic and international) may be required

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $160,000 - $276.000. Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.
Our Oncology team is focused on the elimination of cancer by discovering new pathways and modalities to finding treatments and cures. We lead where medicine is going and need innovators with an unwavering commitment to results.
Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.
Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Business Requirements Analysis, Clinical Research and Regulations, Clinical Trials Operations, Communication, Developing Others, Digital Culture, Digital Literacy, Healthcare Trends, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, Medical Compliance, Product Strategies, Stakeholder Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Workflow Analysis

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$164,000.00 - $282,900.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

About the Company

Johnson & Johnson

Caring for the world, one person at a time... inspires and unites the people of Johnson & Johnson. We embrace research and science - bringing innovative ideas, products and services to advance the health and well-being of people. Employees of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies work with partners in health care to touch the lives of over a billion people every day, throughout the world.

Our Family of Companies comprises: The world’s sixth-largest consumer health company.
The world’s most comprehensive medical devices business.
The world’s sixth-largest biologics company.
And the world’s fifth-largest pharmaceuticals company.

We have more than 265 operating companies in more than 60 countries employing approximately 126,500 people. Our worldwide headquarters is in New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA.

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Healthcare Services

FOUNDED

1887

WEBSITE

http://www.jnj.com/

Director, Global Medical Affairs – Scientific Communications Lead

Johnson & Johnson

Raritan, New Jersey

Development and execution of global publication strategies and plans aligned with medical affairs objectives.

Integration of publication planning with evidence generation and medical strategy.

Oversight of publication vendors and agency partners, including coordination of publication discussions and maintaining relationships with editorial staff at key journals and scientific societies.

Leading development and execution of a regionally aligned One Content Plan, coordinating inputs and timelines across global and regional stakeholders.

Leveraging artificial intelligence, as appropriate and in accordance with applicable policies, to improve efficiency and enhance scientific communication and visibility of scientific data.

Management of publication-related budgets, vendor contracts, and publications management system.

Tracking and reporting of publication performance metrics, developing plans to address any deviations.

Ensuring scientific and knowledge information management related to publications is communicated and shared via SharePoint and other platforms.

Coordinating among GMAF, R&D, regional, and statistical teams on the generation of data for secondary publications.

Oversight of the creation of publication extenders such as plain language summaries, infographics, research summaries, and visual/audio abstracts.

Management of encore process and publication proposals (ie, 2-pagers) prior to project initiation to ensure strategic alignment.

Understanding of embargo and copyright rules of key congresses and journals.

Identifying data gaps and leading publication gaps analyses.

Establishing and facilitating publication steering committees and meetings.

The Director, Scientific Communication Lead is accountable for:

Deliver a robust global publication planning process, ensuring compliance with J&J Cross-Pharma Policies and SOPs (e.g., Publication SOP/System, Methods Review).

Provide strategic input into Integrated Evidence Generation Plans, with a focus on publication deliverables.

Achieve successful execution of publication plans and scientific communications in partnership with GMALs/SELs, CDTs, DAS Leads and other strategic partners.

Manage publication-related procurement and vendor relationships.

Facilitate effective collaboration with internal stakeholders (Medical Affairs, R&D, regulatory, outcomes research, statisticians) and external partners (investigator authors, academic institutions, agencies, consultants).

Ensure timely and compliant sharing of key publication data to cross-functional business partners to enable internal preparation prior to congress presentation(s) or journal publication(s).

Oversee creation of abstracts, posters, oral presentations and manuscripts, ensuring clarity on expectations for hands-on content development as needed.

Ensure timely and effective facilitation of responses to journal review comments.

Lead pre-congress and onsite slide reviews and speaker preparation for scientific meetings.

Review and create other scientific communication strategy documents as needed (e.g., FAQs, slide decks, briefing documents).

Essential functions:

Lead and coordinate the development of robust publication plans for compounds/products, reflecting prioritized regional and local needs.

Ensure all publications are developed in accordance with company policies, industry standards, and best practices.

Manage publication vendors and agency partners, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of publication outputs.

Maintain relationships with editorial staff at key journals and scientific societies.

Track and report publication metrics and develop action plans to address performance deviations.

Support the integration of publication planning with broader medical affairs and evidence generation strategies.

Manage publication-related budgets and contracts.

Provide guidance and mentorship to team members on publication processes and best practices.

Qualifications:

Advanced degree required (Masters, PharmD, PhD)

Minimum of 8 years of experience in medical publications, scientific communication, or medical affairs

Strong project leadership, organizational, and communication skills

Experience managing publication vendors and budgets

In-depth knowledge of study methodology, data analysis, and critical review of scientific publications

Global mindset and ability to partner cross-culturally and regionally

Proven ability to deliver results in a complex and evolving environment

Critical thinking, collaboration, and intellectual curiosity required

Ability to influence without direct authority

Additional Information:

Frequent interactions with internal and external stakeholders

ISMPP certification preferred

Approximately 20% travel (domestic and international) may be required

About the Company

Johnson & Johnson