Senior Medical Director, Global Med Affairs - Oncology

Johnson & Johnson•Raritan, NJ

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson Oncology Global Medical Affairs is seeking a Senior Medical Director to lead a global medical affairs clinical study using the company’s multiple myeloma portfolio, with the aim of building curative regimens. The role is part of the Global Medical Affairs team and works under the leadership of the Head of Myeloma and Plasma Cell Disorders, Global Medical Affairs. Preferred locations are Bridgewater/Raritan, New Jersey; remote work may be considered case by case and must be approved by the company. The Senior Medical Director will lead protocol development and operational execution for the new multiple myeloma clinical studies, and lead the internal study working group in collaboration with R&D and regional Medical Affairs colleagues. The role partners closely with senior R&D clinical leaders and contributes to advancing the science and development of myeloma compounds. It also involves scientific engagement with external myeloma experts and the broader medical community, interpreting and reporting research results, and appropriate interaction with health authorities. The role evaluates scientific information and new ideas to identify research opportunities; supports other clinically related Medical Affairs activities across the myeloma portfolio; assesses external clinical research proposals involving company products and manuscripts for publication; and serves as a liaison between the company and clinical investigators. The position requires strong scientific knowledge relevant to hematology clinical research, experience conducting global or highly complex studies, and high personal and ethical standards. It requires up to 20% annual domestic and international travel.

Requirements

Advanced degree in medicine, such as an M.D. or equivalent.
Knowledge of basic and clinical cancer or hematology research and its application to drug development.
Ability to lead a cross-functional study team.
Good oral, written, and presentation skills, including report development.
Strong commitment to hematology/oncology clinical research and ability to work well in a team setting.
Up to 20% annual domestic and international travel.

Nice To Haves

Training as a hematologist or oncologist, or substantial prior experience conducting hematology clinical studies.
At least 3 years of clinical research experience at an academically based research institute or in the pharmaceutical industry.
Experience specifically in multiple myeloma and working with myeloma experts in the medical community.
Successful work experience in a matrix team environment.
Experience running and conducting global or highly complex studies.

Responsibilities

Lead the conduct of a global clinical study using the multiple myeloma portfolio, with the aim of building curative regimens.
Lead protocol writing and operational execution for new multiple myeloma clinical studies.
Lead the internal study working group, collaborating with R&D and regional Medical Affairs colleagues.
Work with senior R&D clinical leaders to advance the science and development of myeloma compounds toward cure.
Engage external myeloma experts and support scientific advocacy and engagement with the medical community.
Participate in interpreting and reporting research results, including appropriate health authority interactions.
Evaluate scientific information and new ideas to identify research opportunities.
Support other clinically related Medical Affairs activities across the myeloma portfolio.
Assess external clinical research proposals involving company products and manuscripts being prepared for publication.
Act as a liaison between the company and clinical investigators.
Participate as a standing member of Global Medical Affairs leadership and teams, and as an ad hoc member of myeloma clinical teams.

Benefits

Eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
Vacation: 120 hours per calendar year.
Sick time: 40 hours per calendar year, with different stated amounts for employees residing in Colorado or Washington.
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 a child’s birth, adoption, or foster care placement.
Bereavement Leave: 240 hours for an immediate family member and 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.