Neuroimmunology Field Director, Autoantibody (East)

Johnson & Johnson•Chicago, IL

19d•$164,000 - $282,900

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 Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is searching for the best talent for a Neuroimmunology Field Director, Autoantibody in the East region. About Immunology 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 Immunology team leads in the development of transformational medicines for immunological disorders and illnesses. You can influence where medicine is going by restoring health to millions of people living with immune diseases. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine Johnson and Johnson’s novel Nipocalimab therapy is an investigative treatment that has the potential to transform treatment of a number of autoantibody and alloantibody diseases by targeting FcRn leading to the degradation of pathogenic IgG. This groundbreaker asset requires a high level of professional engagement to raise disease awareness of the unmet need across 10+ indications, most of which are rare diseases. The Neuroimmunology Field Director, Autoantibody TA will lead the East Medical Science Liaison (MSL) team to execute US medical affairs educational and scientific activities, driving results and execution of launch of Nipocalimab in gMG in the field.

Requirements

A minimum of a graduate medical/scientific degree required, i.e. PhD, PharmD, NP, MD, DO
Minimum of 8 years’ healthcare/pharma experience with a minimum of 3+ years of experience as a Field Director required
Experience launching and supporting neurology therapeutics as a Field Director required
Ability to travel up to 60% (including overnight travel)
Ability to maintain an office in the home and live in in close proximity to an airport.
Must be available to attend national scientific congresses and key strategic/scientific meetings across the US, and at the corporate office in Horsham, PA.

Nice To Haves

Immunology AND neurology experience
Minimum of 2 years of experience in Rare Diseases in a clinical or pharma setting
Experience with launching neurological therapies that are third to market within class
Experience with B cell, complement or FcRn therapies

Responsibilities

Responsible for the hiring, onboarding, training and management of the East region Autoantibody Neuroimmunology MSL team including:
Strengthening and building JNJ’s external footprint across the neuromuscular space with a focus on the gMG launch of Nipocalimab
Ensuring that the team functions according to the Medical Affairs plan and company directives
Conducts routine team field visits and 1:1 meetings providing observation and coaching
Conducts performance coaching and feedback discussions
Provides oversight responsibility for team’s training and development
Ensures team optimal capacity, field activity level, and field metrics
Successfully collaborate with headquarters
Ensures each MSL territory plan is strategic, up to date and actionable.
Manages the team through special projects and cross functional support activities
Collaborates and aligns with the West Field Director for consistent execution of field medical plans across the US
The Field Director is responsible for the recruitment and retention of top talent and will actively implement leadership strategies to inspire and motivate their team members
Provide career and succession planning in support of staff reaching their highest potential
Provide an optimal working environment by promoting/functioning according to Credo values, communication of a clear direction, active listening, respecting diversity, encouraging collaborative partnership, empowering direct reports, follow up on commitments, promoting innovation, and rewarding high performance
Responsible for timely completion of administrative duties. Examples include assessment and approval of expense reports, preparation and communication of team metric reports, among others.
Co-lead the communication of MSL team achievement updates to appropriate internal partners and levels of management
The successful candidate will have a demonstrated track record of thriving in complexity and ambiguity, with experience in collaboration with key business partners in rare diseases/immunology in a complex matrixed organization.

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