Associate Medical Director, Rheumatology

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Cambridge, MA

12d•$159,000 - $274,850

About The Position

The Associate Medical Director contributes medical and scientific expertise to late-stage rheumatology clinical development. Working with experienced clinical leaders, the role supports assigned studies and program strategy, with responsibility for rigorous trial conduct, medical oversight, data interpretation, and high-quality clinical and regulatory deliverables. The position supports Phase 2 and Phase 3 rheumatology trials and contributes to study execution, development recommendations, regulatory activities, and evaluation of new mechanisms, modalities, and external opportunities relevant to rheumatology and autoimmune disease.

Requirements

MD or equivalent medical degree.
Clinical expertise in rheumatology.
Strong clinical judgment and current knowledge of rheumatology, immunology, clinical trial methodology, and Good Clinical Practice.
Ability to analyze clinical and scientific data, identify important issues, and communicate a clear recommendation.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in global, cross-functional, and matrixed teams.
Clear scientific writing, presentation, collaboration, and influencing skills.
Learning agility, openness to feedback, and a strong commitment to teamwork and shared accountability.
Comfort using artificial intelligence and digital tools to improve productivity, strengthen scientific analysis, and support high-quality clinical development deliverables.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

Board certification in rheumatology.
Relevant clinical research experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or academic setting; pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience is desirable.
Experience contributing to interventional clinical trials, including protocol development, medical monitoring, data review, or study reporting.
Experience with deep depletion approaches or chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy.
Clinical Research and Regulations.
Clinical Trials.
Clinical Trials Operations.
Collaboration.
Consulting.
Data Management and Informatics.
Drug Discovery Development.
Industry Analysis.
Innovation.
Leadership.
Market Research.
Regulatory Affairs Management.
Research Ethics.
Scientific Evaluation.
Scientific Research.
Stakeholder Management.
Tactical Planning.
Technical Credibility.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the design, execution, analysis, and reporting of Phase 2 and Phase 3 rheumatology trials in alignment with clinical development strategy and regulatory requirements.
Support medical oversight for assigned studies, including eligibility guidance, medical monitoring, safety review, protocol deviation assessment, and benefit-risk evaluation, with appropriate senior guidance.
Participate in cross-functional study teams and help drive timely decisions, risk mitigation, and delivery of study milestones.
Develop and review clinical documents, including study concepts, protocols, investigator brochures, statistical analysis inputs, clinical study reports, and publications.
Contribute medical content to regulatory submissions, briefing packages, health authority responses, and regulatory interactions.
Interpret emerging clinical, translational, and competitive evidence and translate it into clear development recommendations.
Build effective relationships with investigators, external experts, patient organizations, and development partners.
Support evaluation of new mechanisms, modalities, and external opportunities relevant to rheumatology and autoimmune disease.
Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive, and high-accountability culture and seek feedback to strengthen clinical-development capabilities.

Benefits

Employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)), subject to the terms of the plans.
Eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
Vacation: 120 hours per calendar year.
Sick time: 40 hours per calendar year; 48 hours for Colorado residents; 56 hours for Washington residents.
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, or foster care of a child.
Bereavement Leave: 240 hours for an immediate family member and 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year.
Caregiver Leave: 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period.
Volunteer Leave: 32 hours per calendar year.
Military Spouse Time-Off: 80 hours per calendar year.