Johnson & Johnson

Director, Global Medical Affairs Lead, Neurodegeneration

Johnson & Johnson$240K — $265K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MD or DO degree required
  • 10 years of medical affairs experience
  • Experience in neurodegeneration diseases
  • Proven leadership skills
  • Strong collaboration and communication abilities

Responsibilities

  • Lead medical affairs strategy for neurodegeneration assets
  • Develop cross-functional medical affairs strategies
  • Engage with global advisory boards and stakeholders
  • Design and execute global medical studies
  • Shape global strategies in Neuroscience therapeutic area
  • Set performance goals and monitor team results
  • Recruit and develop top Neuroscience talent

Benefits

  • 401(k) and pension plan participation
  • 120 hours of vacation per year
  • Sick time ranging from 40 to 56 hours depending on location
  • 13 days of holiday pay annually
  • 480 hours of parental leave for new parents
  • 40 hours of personal and family time
  • 32 hours of volunteer leave per year
Full Job Description
Job Function: Medical Affairs Group

Job Sub Function:

Medical Affairs – MD

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

Employer:       Janssen Global Services, LLC

Job Title:         Director, Global Medical Affairs Lead, Neurodegeneration

Job Location:  Raritan, NJ

Job Type:        Full-Time

Rate of Pay:     $240,000 - $265,000

Job Duties: Lead and oversee medical affairs strategy for Neurodegeneration pipeline asset, focusing on the pre-launch activities for Alzheimer Disease, Parkinson’s Disease and ALS pipeline assets. Develop and execute high-quality medical affairs strategies that are cross-functionally aligned with world-wide partners across the Therapeutic Area for key assets. Collaborate closely with Global R&D, Market Access and Commercial functions on regionally aligned strategies for differentiation and medical adoption of pre-launch assets. Responsible for external engagement strategies, including product and disease area global advisory boards; coordination of medical symposia and congress activities; pre-approval access plans, KOL and PAG engagement strategy; collaborative research groups and/or pre-competitive consortia; and coordination with regional activity in these areas. Develop Global Evidence Generation strategies for specific assets. Actively contribute to the overall governance and strategy of the Global Medical Affairs Neuroscience Therapeutic Area, including programs, people and budget. Accountable for the design and execution of Global Medical Affairs PH3b or PhIV studies, including appropriate staffing and management of budget. Work with relevant Disease Area Leadership Teams (DALTs) and Senior Leaders across functions to give medical input into and shape global strategies for key assets in the Neuroscience Therapeutic Area to bring value to patients with best-in-class treatments. Provide technical and strategic expertise to ensure consistent processes, excellence in planning and delivery of medical affairs strategies for differentiation and medical adoption of all assets. Set performance goals for team and monitor results, ensuring timely performance reviews and performance feedback as needed. Responsible for recruitment, retention, and development of top Neuroscience talent.

May telecommute per company's policies (hybrid). 30% travel required (domestic & international).

Requirements: Employer will accept an MD or DO degree and 10 years of experience in the job offered or in a Director, Global Medical Affairs Lead, Neurodegeneration-related occupation.

This job posting is anticipated to close on 8/11/2026.

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are 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.

Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

•           Vacation –120 hours per calendar year

•           Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year

•           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 the birth/adoption/foster care of a child

•           Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year

•           Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days

•           Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year

•           Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

•           This position is eligible for benefits to include medical, dental, vision and time off, as well as any others as provided for in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

•           For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

 

 

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