Global Medical Affairs Leader (GMAL), Lung

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting for a Global Medical Affairs Leader for Lung. The preferred location for this position is Raritan, NJ.

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The Global Medical Affairs Lead (GMAL) for Lung Cancer will be responsible for leading aspects of the clinical-commercial optimization for EGFR-cMET assets in development and life cycle management strategies. As the leader of the WWMAST (Worldwide Medical Affairs Strategy team), the GMAL will work with the Regional Medical Affairs Leaders in addressing data gaps and building confidence to ensure the most optimal and safe use of amivantamab and lazertinib and maximize the benefit for patients. The GMAL will partner closely with the GMA Operations Leader, Marketing and Market access leader, Regional Medical TA/product leaders and Clinical Development Leader to develop an integrated global medical affairs perspectives, strategies and plans.  The GMAL will partner with the regions and the extended medical affairs partners for the development of the global Medical Affairs Strategic plan (WWMAS) that reflects the medical strategy and prioritized needs. In addition, the WWMAST, led by the GMAL will develop the Integrated Evidence Generation plan, Global Publication plans, Global Opinion Leader relations, Global Medical Education plans and Content, and will be in charge of an overall
strategy for optimal Insights gathering. The GMAL partner with the Global Commercial and Market Access Leads to develop the Global asset plan and be part of the Global Commercial Team (GCT), and Evidence & Medical Access Team.

The GMAL will represent Medical affairs at the Compound Development Team, which is the key strategic cross-functional team in charge of the overall strategy and life cycle of the product.  Other key partners of the GMAL include clinical development, safety, stat, coms patients advocacy, etc.  The GMAL is responsible to ensure all global activities follow J&J Compliance principles, e.g. Health Care Compliance, etc.
 

Qualifications:
• MD, PhD or PharmD with experience in oncology with a strong preference for Lung cancer experience.
• A minimum of 6-9 years of combined relevant experience in a medical/clinical environment, scientific function in the pharmaceutical industry is required.
• Prior experience in a country medical affairs role, ideally US, and 2+ years in a global role.
• In-depth knowledge of study methodology, study data reviews and analysis
• Knowledge of study execution, benefit risk management and lifecycle management
• Understanding of the Healthcare System and Evolving environment
• Experience working within and contributing to highly matrixed, cross-functional work teams comprised of high-level managers and executives is required.
• Global mindset required, ability to partner cross culturally/regionally is preferred
• Highly innovative with the ability to drive a complex and changing environment and effectively manage and resolve issues within the therapeutic area.
• Also highly desired to have strong experience developing and managing strategic relationships with medical experts/opinion leaders.
• A minimum of 20-30% international travel is required.
 

Skills:
• Excellent Communication skills are required, including executive communication
• Business acumen
• Enterprise mindset and ability to work with a cross functional team toward a common goal, helping patients in need

• Strategic partner and ability to prioritization
• Collaborative mindset, willingness to work across functional teams, countries and regions and culture

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.

• 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 via the following link: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market. 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.

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