Associate Director, Medical Communications & Scientific Exchange (MCSE) Strategic Execution Lead

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Horsham, PA

1d•$137,000 - $235,750

About The Position

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 Description The Associate Director, Medical Communications & Scientific Exchange (MCSE) Strategic Execution Lead, will be responsible for maintaining seamless functionality of MCSE materials for scientific exchange in support of rheumatology, gastroenterology, dermatology, and autoantibody therapeutic areas. This role will also initiate and expand on digital medical innovation of scientific exchange materials created within MCSE, a core department in US Immunology Medical Affairs.

Requirements

A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences, Healthcare or related discipline with a minimum of 6 years of medical communications experience or 6 years of related (pharmaceutical) work experience or an advanced degree (MS, PhD, PharmD) discipline with a minimum of 4 years related (pharmaceutical) work experience is required
Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional environments and partner with scientists, academicians, clinicians and vendors is required
Experience with process improvement and operations in the pharmaceutical industry
Familiarity with Veeva Systems and the Medical/Legal/Regulatory review process
Must be highly proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, with outstanding slide design skills with including scientific accuracy, visual appeal, creativity and innovative thinking
Detail-orientation and highly organized
Excellent oral and written communication skills are required
Excellent time management and organizational skills are required

Nice To Haves

Experience in Rheumatology, Dermatology, Gastroenterology, Immunology or related therapeutic areas
Experience in IT, software, engineering, or related field
Experience in pharmaceutical health care compliance environment for external communication of scientific materials, with knowledge of compliant display of scientific data
Familiarity with digital medical strategy & communications
People management experience is highly preferred, including vendor management experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day operations of MSL Comms team, including but not limited to the maintenance of trackers and e-mail distribution lists, communication of important software or training updates, supporting and testing iConnect/CRM functions, and acting as an SME on any of the platforms used by MSL Comms (Veeva iMedical Knowledge and CRM, CURE, etc )
Liaise with Janssen Scientific Affairs (including Medical Content Excellence and colleagues in MISE and JJMC) to ensure timely updates to internal systems related to the storage and approvals of MSL resources
Troubleshoot issues, sometimes urgently, in iMK and CRM in collaboration with the MSL Comms leads
Seek out continuous improvement and expanded capabilities of iMK and CRM, as well as other novel approaches to scientific exchange in MCSE
Liaise with Learning & Development (L&D) teams to provide training for MSL onboarding and fill ongoing knowledge gaps regarding optimal usage of iMK and CRM; liaise with L&D to support training to other MAF staff working with MCSE
Oversee operational support for J&J publication review tool, JPUBs
Oversee quality assurance of MCSE deliverables
Oversee operational support to MCSE Leadership in budgeting activities (SOWs, POs, tracking accruals)
Work closely with MCSE Leadership to track overall team output and prepare for presentations to senior leadership
Oversee support for other operational activities in MCSE as required
Spearhead digital innovation efforts on behalf of MCSE
Gather evidence about current use of digital innovation across US and Global MAF networks, including creation, tracking, and impact of assets
Create and implement a plan to trial and expand digital innovation within US IMM MAF
Liaise across functions within US IMM MAF, Global IMM MAF, and other Disease Area Strongholds as needed to develop an approach that has broad applicability across J&J
Liaise across functions within US IMM MAF, Global IMM MAF, and other Disease Area Strongholds as needed to develop an approach that has broad applicability across J&J

Benefits

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.
Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member
Caregiver Leave – 10 days
Volunteer Leave – 4 days
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours