Associate Director, Global Medical Affairs Execution

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine • Raritan, NJ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Director, Global Medical Affairs Execution supports the strategic objectives of the J&J Innovative Medicine Cardiopulmonary Global Medical Affairs (GMAF) team. They are responsible for cross-indication project management and oversight of the processes that support the strategic objectives of the Global Medical Affairs function. The Associate Director, GMAF Execution will partner across functions and regions on operational aspects of the Global Medical Affairs Function, including:
Consolidated global medical affairs plan that meets prioritized regional needs
Global Medical Affairs Team and meeting coordination
Contracting & PO Management
Coordination of compliance and Medical/Legal/Regulatory Reviews
Project Management
Development and execution of GCSO funded medical strategies including but not limited to:
Thought Leader Engagement (advisory boards and consultancy)
Oversight of Scientific Content Development (Scientific Communications Platform, core slide decks)
Sponsorships
Congress planning
IIS/Collaborative Study Intake and review with appropriate governance committees
Pre-approval access or alternative pathways to medicine, when applicable
Strategic initiatives including implementation and process improvements
Budget management (internal and across any relevant alliances)

Requirements

• A minimum of a BA/BS required. Advanced degree is preferred
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in a medical, clinical or scientific environment.
• Project/Program management skills.
• Ability to plan and tightly manage the scope of multiple projects while balancing multiple stakeholders is required.
• Strong organizational skills are required
• Applicant must be a self-starter, proactive, and solutions focused.
• Ability to drive projects forward to completion while maintaining focus on the long- term strategy is required.
• Proven experience in driving results in a highly complex and rapidly changing environment is required.
• 20% Travel Domestic and international

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing publication agencies and/or other medical affairs vendors (e.g., advisory board) is preferred.
• Budget and vendor management experience is preferred.
• Experience in strategic planning, business planning and cross-functional collaboration and alignment is preferred.
• Global mindset with proven ability to partner cross culturally and regionally is preferred.
• Experience with external scientific engagement including congress planning/execution, professional society interactions, Advisory Boards is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare compliance principles and local/regional regulations and laws is preferred.
• Experience managing the coordination of Medical/Legal/Regulatory Review of externally facing materials is highly preferred.
• Experience with the Purchase Order process (creation/maintenance/invoice reconciliation/closure) preferred.
• Experience with contract coordination processes highly preferred.
• Sound financial acumen and experience managing resources and budgets preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development and implementation of Global Medical Affairs strategic business priorities, partnering cross-functionally and cross-regionally with functional business leaders to ensure alignment and sustainable implementation
• Partnering across GMAF, the regions, and key central functions (Legal, HCC, Privacy, Procurement, etc.) to execute business processes ensuring efficient/effective business operations for GMAF
• Project management of functional or cross-TA initiatives. Liaise between Functional leadership, project teams, and/or vendors. Achieve operational objectives by coordinating and contributing as required by the project. Responsible for creating and executing project plans, monitoring project status, schedules, budgets and business results and revisions as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements
• Management of the day-to-day operational aspects of the GMAF Cardiopulmonary budget internally and across relevant alliances. Managing financial objectives by forecasting requirements, preparing budgets, scheduling and tracking expenditures, analyzing variances, initiating corrective actions, and accruals.
• Ownership of Global Medical Affairs business systems including ongoing oversight, improvement, support, and, as necessary, development of new systems.
• Lead cross-functional coordination of Medical, Legal, and Regulatory (MLR) review processes to ensure timely, compliant approval of external-facing materials.
• Manages project metrics as necessary (e.g., dashboards, etc.) and provides suggestions for improving quality, productivity, and goals. Develop plans to address corrective actions.
• Manage GCSO/GMAF Systems including sourcing and overseeing contract support as required to support GCSO/GMAF (e.g., contract coordinators, contract staff, etc.) Leading designated GMAF process development as the accountable process owner.
• Manage contracting and purchase order (PO) processes for assigned projects, ensuring timely vendor engagement, accurate budget tracking, and compliance with procurement policies

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
• Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
• Company’s long-term incentive program.
• Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year
• Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree