Medical Director, Project Responsible Physician - Neuropsychiatry

Johnson & Johnson•San Diego, CA

4d•$199,000 - $343,850

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. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine POSITION SUMMARY: The Project Physician is a responsible member of a clinical team dedicated to the development and execution of medical strategies and the clinical and operational implementation of a full development stage compound program. The Project Physician provides active medical and scientific contribution to a cross-functional clinical team. The Project Physician provides input to the clinical development plan, works on the development of the clinical trial protocol, clinical trial materials, and takes ownership for the content of clinical study reports and relevant documents for regulatory filings. Team matrix interactions include project management, finance, legal, quality assurance, quality monitoring & compliance, clinical supplies unit, TA strategy, regulatory affairs, data management, medical writing, biostatistics, global medical affairs, clinical pharmacology, clinical operations, health economics, epidemiology and other scientific and business related disciplines. The Project Physician may be asked to contribute to the evaluation of scientific opportunities in the therapeutic area.

Requirements

MD (or equivalent) in relevant area with appropriate post-doctoral training and certification. Training in psychiatry or neurology preferred.
Fluent in written and spoken English
Working knowledge of the use of Microsoft suite of software products including Excel and Word
Experience and knowledge of Good Clinical Practices and regulatory requirements for the conduct of clinical trials and for the appropriate contributions to regulatory filings
Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to translate complex data (scientific/financial/operational) into actionable insights for strategic decision making.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex ideas to cross functional teams and stakeholders
Clinical Research
Neurology
Neuroscience

Nice To Haves

Business Alignment
Clinical Data Management
Clinical Evaluations
Developing Others
Drug Discovery Development
Entrepreneurship
Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
Inclusive Leadership
Industry Analysis
Leadership
Medicines and Device Development and Regulation
Regulatory Affairs Management
Relationship Building
Safety-Oriented
Scientific Research
Stakeholder Engagement
Strategic Change
Study Management

Responsibilities

Responsible for medical monitoring/reporting and company safety officer activities
Works on clinical development plans, trial protocols and takes ownership of clinical study reports
Evaluates adverse events (pre and post-marketing) for relationship to treatment
Assists Regulatory Affairs in determining requirements for any corrective actions or health authority reporting
May act as a medical contact at the company for health authorities concerning clinical/medical issues
Interprets, reports and prepares oral and written results of product research, in concert with senior clinical personnel, in preparation for health authority submissions
Close interactions with Project Scientists and Physicians across programs
Assists Regulatory Affairs in the development of drug regulatory strategies
Helps explore and evaluate new product ideas to assist in identifying new market opportunities
Support general Clinical/Medical Affairs activities involving product evaluation, labeling and surveillance
Participate on and may lead cross-functional teams for evaluation of new product ideas, implement franchise business strategies, etc.
Reviews medical literature and related new technologies
May be asked to assess medical publications emerging from the Team and its affiliates
May be responsible, with appropriate colleagues, for review of Company advertising and promotional materials.

Benefits

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, 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.
Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
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 period10 days
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits