Field Director, Rheumatology - Eastern US
About The Position
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicines is recruiting for a Field Director - Rheumatology - Eastern US. This role is responsible for leading a Rheumatology Medical Science Liaison (MSL) regional team in providing scientific, clinical, research, and educational support to health care professionals and internal partners related to current and future Johnson & Johnson products. The Field Director will partner with the MSL Head to set and drive strategy for their region/organized providers, translating TA and Medical Affairs strategy into clear regional priorities, measurable objectives, and executional excellence. The primary role is to provide support, coaching, and development to their direct reports (MSLs), with a strong emphasis on strength-based coaching, continuous improvement, and career development planning. The Field Director will be responsible for the execution of field Medical Affairs programs, including product launches, proactive initiatives, and HCP engagement. They will ensure their direct reports function at the expected level of scientific acumen/expertise, presentation skills, and soft skill abilities. The Field Director plays a critical role in removing barriers and aligning field activities to ensure impactful scientific engagement. They are responsible for staying abreast of scientific information and disease states, coaching their team, and ensuring the collection and analysis of high-quality, actionable Medical Insights to inform strategy, evidence generation, and lifecycle planning. The Field Director will demonstrate effective change leadership by upholding professionalism, performance, and integrity, guiding the team with resilience, accountability, and engagement through ambiguity and shifting priorities. They will coordinate closely with Medical Affairs, Scientific Affairs, and cross-functional partners to align on objectives and execution. The Field Director is expected to identify possible solutions and make recommendations to the MSL Head, demonstrating strong critical thinking, risk assessment, and sound judgment. They will also work collaboratively with local and regional internal business partners to meet scientific needs of customers, acting as a trusted scientific leader and strategic thought partner. Oversight of all activities in accordance with current regulatory and health care compliance guidelines is required, modeling compliant behavior, reinforcing ethical decision making, and ensuring a culture of accountability and integrity.
Requirements
- A minimum of a master’s degree is required. PharmD, PhD, MD highly preferred.
- Minimum of 8 years required.
- A minimum of 4 years of pharmaceutical industry experience is required.
- A minimum of 2 years of MSL or equivalent experience is required.
- Proficiency in data gathering and analysis, clinical expertise, problem solving, interpersonal influence, and cross-functional collaboration strategic thinking and competitive landscape analysis.
- Must live in their assigned region and in close proximity to an airport.
- This role requires regional travel of approx. 60% depending on geography (including overnight travel, periodic national scientific congresses and key strategic/scientific meetings at the corporate office in Horsham, PA/Titusville, NJ).
- A valid US driver’s license.
- Demonstrated commitment to learning emerging technologies, such as AI, through exploration, iteration, and applying new tools over time.
- Experience building team AI literacy and confidence, reinforcing trusted and responsible AI use and sound judgment.
Nice To Haves
- TA-related experience is preferred.
- Previous people management responsibility is preferred.
- Clinical/research experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manage a regional Rheumatology MSL team, ensuring they function according to the business plan and company directives.
- Drive team performance through regular field visits and 1:1s, providing observation, coaching, and timely feedback.
- Provide oversight for team’s training and development, ensuring ongoing scientific, skills-based, and leadership capability building.
- Ensure team optimal capacity, field activity level, and field metrics, using data and dashboards to monitor performance and drive continuous improvement.
- Model and develop teams' scientific exchange skills to elevate the quality and impact of medical engagement.
- Ensure each MSL territory plan is strategic, up to date, and actionable.
- Manage the team through special projects and cross-functional support activities, balancing workload, priorities, and development.
- Recruit, retain, and develop a diverse high-performing team by implementing inclusive leadership strategies.
- Provide career and succession planning in support of staff reaching their highest potential.
- Provide an optimal working environment grounded in Credo values.
- Ensure timely completion of administrative duties, including expense reports, metric reports, compliance documentation, and operational reporting.
- Co-lead the communication of MSL team achievements, insights, and impact to appropriate internal partners and leadership.
- Serve as a leader and role model for compliant, effective cross-functional collaboration.
- Ensure routine, high-quality communication with field partners.
- Participate in business planning activities as necessary.
- Ensure appropriate training on and execution of proactive initiatives and other permissible field activities.
- Partner with the MSL Head to develop and execute region / organized provider strategies.
- Lead assigned scientific projects and programs with joint strategic design and independent tactical execution.
- Demonstrate strong project management, prioritization, execution discipline, and effective translation of field intelligence into strategic recommendations.
- Identify and develop field scientific strategies, aligned to TA medical priorities and lifecycle needs.
- Participate and/or lead cross-functional/company initiatives, representing Field Medical with credibility, influence, and strategic perspective.
- Champion a culture of excellence by establishing scalable, high-impact processes that foster alignment, enhance efficiency, garner buy-in, drive compliance, and empower cross-functional teams.
Benefits
- Employees are eligible to participate in the 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 –120 hours per calendar year
- Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 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
- Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
