Global Medical Affairs Director - Neuropsychiatry, Seltorexant

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Raritan, NJ

1d•$160,000 - $276,000•Onsite

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. 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. Our Neuroscience expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Our Neuroscience team tackles the world’s toughest brain health challenges including multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, myasthenia gravis, epilepsy, major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and autism. This patient-focused team helps address some of the most complex diseases of our time. The Global Medical Affairs Director – Neuropsychiatry, Seltorexant is a critical role in maximizing the success of this first-in-class compound in our Neuropsychiatry mood portfolio through impactful global Medical Affairs (MAF) strategic asset leadership in the launch preparation period and beyond. The Global Medical Affairs Director is accountable for the development of Global Medical Affairs plans that reflect prioritized portfolio and regional needs and are included in the overall asset development plans. The Global Medical Affairs Director is accountable for the global publication plans, global opinion leader relations, global medical education and global advisory boards in the prelaunch phase and through launch of major life cycle management initiatives. The Global Medical Affairs Director facilitates and ensures a consistent approach to Medical Affairs programs/activities globally and ensures that all global activities address patient needs in line with the J&J Compliance principles, and are grounded in ethical standards. The Global Medical Affairs Director partners closely with regional medical TA/product leaders to develop integrated Global Medical Affairs perspectives, strategies, and plans for Seltorexant and related projects. The role also works with relevant cross-functional global leaders to provide input into strategies aligned with MAF priorities. The Global Medical Affairs Director will be a member of the Compound Development Teams (CDTs), Safety Management Teams, Global Commercial Teams, as well as the Labeling Working Group, and will serve as an ad hoc member of the Clinical Team and Global Market Access Team.

Requirements

Advanced Scientific/Medical Degree (e.g. MD, PhD, PharmD, MPH or other Master’s Level Degree)
5+ years of experience in Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, or a related role within pharmaceutical or biotechnology organizations is required.
Ability to work in a matrix environment and understand global complexity.
Global mindset and ability to partner cross culturally/regionally.
Strong experience developing and managing strategic relationships with medical experts/opinion leaders.
Proven ability to act as a medical spokesperson for external audiences
Impactful communication and engagement skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in psychiatry or neuroscience medical affairs is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated success leading a clinical/scientific cross functional team is preferred.
Analytical Reasoning
Business Requirements Analysis
Clinical Research and Regulations
Clinical Trials Operations
Communication
Developing Others
Digital Culture
Digital Literacy
Healthcare Trends
Inclusive Leadership
Leadership
Medical Affairs
Medical Communications
Medical Compliance
Product Strategies
Stakeholder Analysis
Strategic Thinking
Workflow Analysis

Responsibilities

Develop Global Medical Affairs strategy and plan for seltorexant based on prioritized portfolio and regional needs.
Ensure integration with the overall global compound strategy, resulting in one global R&D and Medical Affairs compound development plan, inclusive of developing a Target Product Profile representing Medical Affairs global and regional value needs.
Provide a single Medical Affairs voice into the creation of compound development and LCM strategies, plans and trial design from phase IIa through phase IV.
Lead the Integrated Evidence Generation strategy development and ensure project implementation based on identified key evidence gaps.
Lead the ReCAP process (review of all Medical Affairs sponsored clinical trials and Investigator Initiated Sponsored studies) for applicable products.
Lead the development and execution of global publication plans, including review and approval of publications.
Ensure scientific and medical accuracy of the publications, maximize the relevance for healthcare professionals (HCP), explore innovative dissemination approaches.
Ensure relevant internal stakeholders are informed in a timely manner and educated on the relevant evidence generated.
Lead the development and the execution of the global medical education strategy to address unmet HCP educational needs.
Ensure education content is scientifically accurate, consistent globally, measurable, and executed compliantly across channels.
Lead the design and governance of the global external scientific engagement strategy, ensuring alignment with asset/TA priorities, launch readiness needs, and evolving evidence.
Drive strategic thought leader identification and engagement planning across regions, translating insights into actionable medical priorities and scientific narrative refinement.
Provide strategic MAF input to Global Commercial, Market Access, Regulatory strategic plans and other relevant plans, aligned with MAF priorities.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Business accident insurance
Group legal insurance
Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
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 of Work
Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Annual performance bonus