Senior Director, Strategic Therapeutic Lead – US Medical Affairs, Neuroscience

Johnson & Johnson•Titusville, NJ

7d•$196,000 - $342,700•Hybrid

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 jnj.com 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. We are searching for the best talent for a Senior Director, Strategic Therapeutic Lead – US Medical Affairs, Neuroscience located in Titusville, NJ. About Neuroscience 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 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. 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 The Senior Director, Strategic Therapeutic Lead, US Medical Affairs, Neuroscience will be responsible for defining and articulating a compelling, forward-looking neuroscience scientific strategy that positions the portfolio to address unmet, and future, medical needs. They should think, plan, and act with a clear vision and direction for neuroscience, translating insights into actionable programs, investments, and partnerships. The Senior Director, Strategic Therapeutic Lead, US Medical Affairs, Neuroscience will be a senior strategic decision-maker, balancing scientific rigor, regulatory compliance, patient centricity, and Medical Affairs scientific leadership to generate robust plans for data generation, data dissemination, and critical prelaunch initiatives supporting future indications. Reporting to the Vice President of US Medical Affairs, the Senior Director, Strategic Therapeutic Lead, US Medical Affairs, Neuroscience will be accountable for the execution and attainment of key medical objectives in compliant alignment with the business strategy and lead the team to deliver high-quality communications regarding the science and clinical applications of our products and/or the disease states to external stakeholders on a regional, national, and international level. The Senior Director, Strategic Therapeutic Lead, US Medical Affairs, Neuroscience will have a record of strong people leadership combined with exceptional business acumen and clinical expertise, as this individual is expected to build strong cross-functional relationships with internal colleagues as well as external relationships with HCPs.

Requirements

MD/DO (Psychiatry or Neuropsychiatry strongly preferred), PhD, PharmD, or DNP required
Minimum 10 years of combined clinical and/or industry experience with at least 3–5 years in Pharmaceutical Industry; Medical Affairs experience is highly preferred
The successful candidate must have strong leadership skills with highly collaborative instincts, and previous direct people management experience is required
Demonstrated expertise in Mood disorders and the U.S. healthcare neuroscience landscape, and track record leading medical strategy and clinical/real-world evidence programs is highly preferred.
Proven experience overseeing interventional/observational studies, IIS strategy, and medical education programs; strong knowledge in clinical trial methodology; strong publications and data dissemination leadership
Ability to collaborate in a multi-functional, complex matrixed organization with Global MA, R&D, Regulatory, Safety, RWE, HEOR, Market Access, and Commercial partners; experience with alliance partnerships is a plus
Exceptional clear and effective communication (oral and written), influence, and executive presence and presentation skills required; ability to translate complex science into clear, compliant messages
Up to 25% travel (primarily domestic) required
This position is located in Titusville, NJ and follows a hybrid schedule of three days in the office and two days remotely per week

Nice To Haves

Analytical Reasoning
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
Process Optimization
Product Strategies
Stakeholder Analysis
Strategic Thinking

Responsibilities

Lead the U.S. Mood Medical Affairs strategy across in-line and pipeline assets; chair cross-functional governance to align objectives, milestones, and success metrics; Represent NS strategy to senior leadership and serves as a core member of the Medical Affairs Leadership Team (MALT).
Build and lead a high-performing team to execute integrated evidence generation plans, including Phase 3b/4 trials, IIS, and post-marketing commitments with appropriate medical monitoring and oversight.
Identify critical scientific gaps and develop comprehensive data generation and dissemination plans (manuscripts, abstracts, congress activities, digital channels) to close them; ensure a robust, multi-channel medical education strategy including CME.
Direct compliant medical support for promotional materials, field training, and advisory boards; partner effectively with Commercial while safeguarding scientific balance and compliance.
Cultivate and maintain strategic relationships with external experts and investigators; lead advisory board strategies and external key engagements to derive actionable insights.
Partner with RWE, Global Medical Affairs, R&D, Regulatory/Labeling, Pharmacovigilance, Safety, Risk Management, Scientific Affairs, Market Access, Medical Information, Publications, and Alliance partners to ensure alignment from pre-launch through lifecycle management.
Serve as Subject Matter Expert, maintaining deep expertise in neuroscience (including neuropsychiatry and neurodegeneration), providing scientific leadership for internal and external communications, and representing U.S. MA in global and enterprise forums.
Lead annual business planning, manage budget within approved targets, and track ROI on key programs.
Elevate resourcing needs, risks, and opportunities to the VP, US Medical Affairs Neuroscience and MALT; ensure change agility in response to competitor and market dynamics; Stay ahead of scientific and clinical practice trends.
Champion talent development, inclusion, and succession planning; create opportunities for high-potential talent to assume leadership roles.