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Job Function:

Medical Affairs Group

Job Sub Function:

Medical Affairs

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

We are searching for the best talent for a Director, Scientific Communications, Content and Publications located in Raritan, NJ.

About Cardiovascular & Metabolism (CVM)

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Our Cardiovascular and Metabolism team develops breakthrough treatments for diseases that burden hundreds of millions of people. Joining this team will bring your innovative talents to the forefront of preventing and managing life-threatening diseases.

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

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The Director, Scientific Communications, Content and Publications will support the development and execution of scientific communications, scientific content, and publication activities for Milvexian. The Director is expected to demonstrate deep expertise in strategic publication development and execution,, publication best practices and industry standards and the development of scientifically accurate, high-impact medical content. The Director will have responsibility for:

• Development and review of strategic scientific communication materials (e.g., Scientific Communication Platforms, Medical Communication Plans, Core Asset Themes)
• Development, updating, and execution of strategic global and regional publication plans
• Development, updating, and execution of strategic global and regional medical content plans

Alignment of scientific communication, publication, and medical content strategies with alliance partner(s)

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Scientific Communications: Develop, update, and align key strategic materials, including the Scientific Communication Platforms, Medical Communication Plans, Core Asset Theme, that drive Milvexian scientific and medical communication strategies. Drive internal alignment to ensure a unified, coherent narrative across all external stakeholder communications
• Publications: Support the development and maintenance of a strategic global and regional publication strategy in collaboration with external KOLs. Ensure execution against the strategic plan, including timely and high‑quality evidence dissemination activities. Collaborate closely with key cross‑functional J&J stakeholders and alliance partners to ensure alignment and effective delivery.
• Medical Content: Provide scientific, strategic, and operational input into the development of clear, accurate scientific and medical content for product in development. Partner with regional and country medical teams to develop high quality field medical materials that enable effective  scientific exchange by Medical Science Liaisons.
• Compliance: Ensure all Scientific Communications, Publications, and Medical Content activities are conducted in compliance with applicable SOPs and legal, regulatory, and healthcare guidelines.
• Budget Management: Support responsible management of scientific communications, publications, and medical content budgets in line with the strategic plan, including budget tracking, accruals, spend reconciliation, and operational activities supporting financial cycles

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree Required or MS, MA, MD, DO, PhD, PharmD, MBA Preferred

• 8-10 years of relevant experience within a medical, clinical, scientific, or pharmaceutical environment including 5+ year in pharmaceutical scientific communications
• Demonstrated experience engaging with external Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), and scientific experts to inform Medical Affairs strategy, Scientific Communications, Medical Content, Publications, and Evidence Dissemination
• Strong collaboration, matrix management, and influencing skills, with excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Demonstrated learning agility, with the ability to generate insights and foresights and influence portfolio strategies aligned to future scientific direction
• Proven strategic thinking and commercial acumen across product development and lifecycle management
• Global mindset with a demonstrated ability to partner effectively across regions and cultures
• Ability to drive projects to completion through strong planning and organizational skills while maintaining focus on long‑term strategic objectives
• Proven ability to deliver results in a highly complex, matrixed, and rapidly changing environment
• Up to 20% Travel – Domestic and International
• Must be in office 3 days a week – Hybrid Model

Preferred

• Experience in strategic planning, business planning and cross-functional collaboration and alignment is preferred.
• Strong process excellence with proven project and program management capabilities, including the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously
• Experience of working in an alliance is preferred
• Experience managing 3rd party strategic partners, vendors, and consultants is preferred.
• Budget management experience is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of global healthcare systems, healthcare compliance principles, and pharmaceutical industry regulations is highly preferred.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

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

 

 

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $164,000 to $282,900.

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis. · Please use the following language: • Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. • Employees may be 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. • Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: • 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 • Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits