Head, Dermatology, US Medical Affairs- Immunology

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We are searching for the best talent for Head Dermatology US Medical Affairs- Immunology based inHorsham 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:

• Lead 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.

• Identify prioritize and oversee 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.)

• Drive omni-channel and data dissemination plan including digital platforms

• Ensure the MAF strategy is aligned and successfully executed across global medical affairs including MSLs Medical Communications Marketing and Market access

• Drive execution of the Dermatology Therapeutic Area strategy through collaboration with key cross-functional partners (including Global MAF R&D and Commercial)

• Lead Dermatology Therapeutic Area employees within a larger matrixed capable of determining ongoing scientific strategies and tactics

• Create opportunities for key talent to grow develop and ultimately lead within and across teams

• Supervise 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 contribute as a disease-specific subject matter expert and provide 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

• Lead the Dermatology Therapeutic Area in annual business planning and be responsible for budget decisions within boundaries allocated by the Medical Affairs Leadership Team. Serve as a core member of Medical Affairs Leadership Team US Immunology Business Operations Leadership Team and Dermatology Integrated Strategy Team and also serve as a co-lead of the Dermatology Integrated Evidence Team.

• Represent 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.

• Serve as a key driver of strategy and execution of publications from both the global and US perspectives

• Provide 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) required

• A minimum of 10-15 years of combined relevant clinical and/or pharmaceutical industry experience is required

• Immunology and/or Dermatology therapeutic area experience highly preferred

• Pharmaceutical industry experience required

• Experience with clinical research design and conduct of clinical trials highly desirable; industry R&D experience preferable

• Previous direct people management experience is highly preferred

• Experience leading directly or indirectly Field (MSLs) and inhouse Medical Affairs teams is highly desirable

• Previous experience leading teams through launch desirable

• The successful candidate must have strong leadership skills with highly collaborative instincts

• The ability to communicate clearly and effectively with basic and clinical scientists as well as with regulatory and commercial colleagues is required

• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills are required

• Experience in a multi-functional matrix organization is preferred

• Up 25-30% travel (primarily domestic & limited international) is required

• This position is located in Horsham PA and follows a hybrid schedule of three days in the office and two days remotely per week

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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