Director, Scientific Communications, Content and Publications

Johnson & Johnson • Raritan, NJ

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are searching for the best talent for a Director, Scientific Communications, Content and Publications located in Raritan, NJ. 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 Cardiovascular and Metabolism team develops breakthrough treatments for diseases that burden hundreds of millions of people. Joining this team will bring your innovative talents to the forefront of preventing and managing life-threatening diseases. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. The Director, Scientific Communications, Content and Publications will support the development and execution of scientific communications, scientific content, and publication activities for Milvexian. The Director is expected to demonstrate deep expertise in strategic publication development and execution, publication best practices and industry standards and the development of scientifically accurate, high-impact medical content.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree Required or MS , MA, MD, DO, PhD, PharmD, MBA Preferred
• 8-10 years of relevant experience within a medical, clinical, scientific, or pharmaceutical environment including 5+ year in pharmaceutical scientific communications
• Demonstrated experience engaging with external Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), and scientific experts to inform Medical Affairs strategy, Scientific Communications, Medical Content, Publications, and Evidence Dissemination
• Strong collaboration, matrix management, and influencing skills, with excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Demonstrated learning agility, with the ability to generate insights and foresights and influence portfolio strategies aligned to future scientific direction
• Proven strategic thinking and commercial acumen across product development and lifecycle management
• Global mindset with a demonstrated ability to partner effectively across regions and cultures
• Ability to drive projects to completion through strong planning and organizational skills while maintaining focus on long‑term strategic objectives
• Proven ability to deliver results in a highly complex, matrixed, and rapidly changing environment
• Up to 20% Travel – Domestic and International
• Must be in office 3 days a week – Hybrid Model

Nice To Haves

• Experience in strategic planning, business planning and cross-functional collaboration and alignment is preferred.
• Strong process excellence with proven project and program management capabilities, including the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously
• Experience of working in an alliance is preferred
• Experience managing 3rd party strategic partners, vendors, and consultants is preferred.
• Budget management experience is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of global healthcare systems, healthcare compliance principles, and pharmaceutical industry regulations is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and align key strategic materials, including the Scientific Communication Platforms, Medical Communication Plans, Core Asset Theme, that drive Milvexian scientific and medical communication strategies.
• Drive internal alignment to ensure a unified, coherent narrative across all external stakeholder communications
• Support the development and maintenance of a strategic global and regional publication strategy in collaboration with external KOLs.
• Ensure execution against the strategic plan, including timely and high‑quality evidence dissemination activities.
• Collaborate closely with key cross‑functional J&J stakeholders and alliance partners to ensure alignment and effective delivery.
• Provide scientific, strategic, and operational input into the development of clear, accurate scientific and medical content for product in development.
• Partner with regional and country medical teams to develop high quality field medical materials that enable effective scientific exchange by Medical Science Liaisons.
• Ensure all Scientific Communications, Publications, and Medical Content activities are conducted in compliance with applicable SOPs and legal, regulatory, and healthcare guidelines.
• Support responsible management of scientific communications, publications, and medical content budgets in line with the strategic plan, including budget tracking, accruals, spend reconciliation, and operational activities supporting financial cycles

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)).
• This position is eligible to participate in the 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: Director