Associate Director, Global Medical Affairs

About the Role:

Johnson & Johnson is seeking an accomplished Associate Director, Global Medical Affairs to lead scientific strategy and medical excellence across its global portfolio. This role is pivotal in shaping evidence generation, scientific communication, and external engagement to advance patient outcomes worldwide. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and serve as a scientific leader and strategic partner within the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute comprehensive global medical affairs strategies for assigned products or therapeutic areas.

• Lead scientific communication planning, including publications, congresses, and medical education initiatives.

• Provide medical insights to R&D teams and support global clinical development and evidence-generation activities.

• Establish and maintain relationships with global Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and external scientific experts.

• Guide real-world evidence (RWE) programs, post-marketing studies, and other data-generation initiatives.

• Represent medical affairs at advisory boards, congresses, and cross-functional strategic meetings.

• Ensure adherence to global medical, ethical, and regulatory standards in all medical affairs activities.

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Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (MD, PharmD, PhD, or equivalent) is required.

• 8–12 years of experience in Medical Affairs or related roles in pharmaceutical or biotech industries.

• Strong expertise in medical strategy, evidence generation, and scientific communications.

• Proven leadership experience within a global/matrix organizational structure.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and analytical skills.

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Why Johnson & Johnson:

• Opportunity to influence patient outcomes on a global scale.

• Collaborative and innovative work environment.

• Professional growth and leadership development opportunities.