Associate Director Scientific Communications

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Raritan, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Director, Global Medical Affairs – Scientific Communication Lead supports the strategic objectives of the Global Medical Affairs function and partners with Global Medical Affairs Leaders (GMALs) and Global Medical Affairs Strategy & Execution Leads (SELs). The AD, Scientific Communication Lead will lead the operational and strategic aspects of global scientific communication, including publication planning and execution. This role involves developing and executing global publication strategies and plans aligned with medical affairs objectives, integrating publication planning with evidence generation and medical strategy, and overseeing publication vendors and agency partners. The position also requires managing publication-related budgets and vendor contracts, tracking and reporting publication performance metrics, and ensuring scientific and knowledge information management related to publications is communicated and shared. Proactive information seeking and collaboration with key stakeholders are essential to develop and shape the publication strategy with full endorsement from the broader team. The AD, Scientific Communication Lead is accountable for delivering a robust global publication planning process, ensuring compliance with J&J Cross-Pharma Policies and SOPs, providing strategic input into Integrated Evidence Generation Plans, and achieving successful execution of publication plans and scientific communications in partnership with various teams. The role also involves managing procurement and vendor relationships, facilitating collaboration with internal and external partners, overseeing the creation of abstracts, posters, presentations, and manuscripts, and ensuring timely facilitation of responses to journal review comments. Leading onsite slide reviews and speaker preparation for congresses and scientific meetings, and contributing to other scientific communication strategy documents are also key responsibilities.

Requirements

Advanced degree required (Masters, PharmD, PhD)
Minimum 6 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

Nice To Haves

Analytical Reasoning
Clinical Research and Regulations
Clinical Trials Operations
Communication
Content Evaluation
Developing Others
Digital Culture
Digital Literacy
Healthcare Trends
Inclusive Leadership
Leadership
Medical Affairs
Medical Communications
Medical Compliance
Prioritization of Tasks
Product Strategies
Scientific Research
Strategic Thinking
Team Management

Responsibilities

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
Management of publication-related budgets and vendor contracts
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
Proactively seek information and clarity in collaboration with key stakeholders to develop and shape the publication strategy with full endorsement from the broader team
Ensure publication plan is validated with 3M and CDT
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)
Oversee the 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 onsite slide reviews and speaker preparation for congresses and scientific meetings, where required
Contribute to the creation of other scientific communication strategy documents as needed (e.g., FAQs, slide decks, briefing documents)
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