Head, Dermatology, US Medical Affairs- Immunology
We are searching for the best talent for Head, Dermatology, US Medical Affairs- Immunology based in Horsham, PA.
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The Head, Dermatology, US Medical Affairs- Immunology is a Senior Director role responsible for leading a matrixed team advancing the scientific strategy and business plan for the Dermatology Therapeutic Area (TA). The role will also manage a team of direct reports. Role reports to the Vice President, US Medical Affairs Immunology- Dermatology & Rheumatology.
The Head, Dermatology, US Medical Affairs- Immunology will represent Medical Affairs leadership in this therapeutic area by identifying and addressing key stakeholders' needs through data generation, data dissemination, and special initiatives supporting our Dermatology products.
You will be responsible for :
- Leading the Dermatology team, and the Integrated Evidence Team Lead, in developing a strategically and commercially aligned scientific strategy of evidence generation to support all Dermatology assets.
- Identifying, prioritizing, and overseeing the implementation of innovative and compliant data dissemination approaches and data generation strategies, with cognizance of the continually changing healthcare environment and clinical practice patterns (e.g., field, congresses, publications, digital platforms, etc.)
- Driving omni-channel and data dissemination plan including digital platforms
- Ensuring the MAF strategy is aligned and successfully executed across global medical affairs including MSLs, Medical Communications, Marketing, and Market access
- Driving execution of the Dermatology Therapeutic Area strategy through collaboration with key cross-functional partners (including Global MAF, R&D and Commercial)
- Leading Dermatology Therapeutic Area employees within a larger matrixed capable of determining ongoing scientific strategies and tactics
- Creating opportunities for key talent to grow, develop and ultimately lead within and across teams
- Supervising the planning and execution of Phase 3b and 4 clinical trials, studies to address post marketing commitments, and the development of other evidence generation activities (such as RWE approaches), as well as the assessment, coordination and prioritization of collaborative and IIS studies
- Actively contributing as a disease-specific subject matter expert and providing advice and input to and support the Global Medical Affairs, R&D, Marketing, Sales, Market Access, New Business Development, Real World Value & Evidence, MSL training and resource development, Medical Information and Communications teams, shaping and influencing the collective strategy based on sound scientific principles, available data, and strategic insights
- Leading the Dermatology Therapeutic Area in annual business planning and being responsible for budget decisions within boundaries allocated by the Medical Affairs Leadership Team. Serving as a core member of Medical Affairs Leadership Team, US Immunology Business Operations Leadership Team, and Dermatology Integrated Strategy Team, and also serving as a co-lead of the Dermatology Integrated Evidence Team.
- Representing US Affairs in various interactions with the global functions including clinical R&D, translational medicine, regulatory affairs / labelling, and global medical safety. This includes providing data and subject matter expertise for regulatory requests.
- Serving as a key driver of strategy and execution of publications from both the global and US perspectives
- Providing strategic and scientific input on business development opportunities, pipeline assets (and related supportive clinical studies) to ensure necessary scientific rigor in study design and endpoints, as well as alignment with US strategic requirements
Qualifications / Requirements :
Advanced scientific degree (PhD, PharmD, and / or MD) requiredA minimum of 10-15 years of combined relevant clinical and / or pharmaceutical industry experience is requiredImmunology and / or Dermatology therapeutic area experience highly preferredPharmaceutical industry experience requiredExperience with clinical research design and conduct of clinical trials highly desirable; industry R&D experience preferablePrevious direct people management experience is highly preferredExperience leading directly or indirectly Field (MSLs) and inhouse Medical Affairs teams is highly desirablePrevious experience leading teams through launch desirableThe successful candidate must have strong leadership skills with highly collaborative instinctsThe ability to communicate clearly and effectively with basic and clinical scientists, as well as with regulatory and commercial colleagues is requiredExcellent oral and written communication and presentation skills are requiredExperience in a multi-functional matrix organization is preferredUp to 25-30% travel (primarily domestic & limited international) is requiredThis position is located in Horsham, PA and follows a hybrid schedule of three days in the office and two days remotely per weekJohnson & 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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