Group Product Director, KOL Strategic Engagement and Development, CAPLYTA

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At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.Job Function: MarketingJob Sub Function: Advertising & PromotionsJob Category:People LeaderAll Job Posting Locations:Titusville, New Jersey, United States of AmericaJob Description:Johnson & Johnson is currently recruiting for a Group Product Director, KOL Strategic Engagement and Development, CAPLYTA. This position will be located in Titusville, NJ.About Neuroscience Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.Our Neuroscience team tackles the world’s toughest brain health challenges including multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, myasthenia gravis, epilepsy, major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and autism. This patient-focused team helps address some of the most complex diseases of our time.Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.Learn more at The Group Product Director, KOL Strategic Engagement and Development will serve as the centralized leader accountable for setting and executing the overarching KOL strategy across all CAPLYTA indications (MDD, Bipolar, and Schizophrenia), developing new advocates, managing the a large speaker bureau, and creating content activated across all channels, Thought Leader Liaisons (TLLs), congresses, and peer-to-peer programs. This role will lead a team of three direct reports and serve as the single point of accountability for KOL strategy, content, and P2P across the brand. This position reports to the Director of Marketing, CAPLYTA.Key Responsibilities:Set the overarching KOL engagement strategy for existing advocates and develop a pipeline of new and emerging KOLs across all CAPLYTA indications (MDD, Bipolar, Schizophrenia)Own end-to-end peer-to-peer (P2P) strategy, large speaker bureau management, and program optimization across all indicationsCreate and curate content deployed through TLL field interactions, congress activations, speaker programs, and digital channelsLead congress strategy inclusive of booth presence, product theaters, roadshows, and executive KOL encountersLead advisory board strategy focused on insight generation to inform content development, unmet needs, and clinical perceptionsDrive TLL marketing content strategy, development, training, and field insight synthesis in partnership with the TLL National DirectorSynthesize KOL and field insights to inform brand strategy, competitive positioning, and co-positioning across the Neuroscience portfolioEnsure coordinated, customer-centric KOL engagement across the Neuroscience portfolio to maximize impact of peer-to-peer contentManage and develop a team of three direct reports: two Product Directors and one Product ManagerPartner closely with cross-functional stakeholders including Medical Affairs, Sales Leadership, Market Access, and Global Commercial teams to ensure strategic alignmentKey Competencies:Future-Oriented: Identify and understand future unmet needs in KOL engagement and medical education; demonstrate capacity for strategic thinking across multiple indicationsIntellectual Curiosity: Demonstrate learning agility; stay updated with evolving healthcare markets, competitive landscape, and peer-to-peer best practices; work without an established blueprintBusiness Case Development: Drive decisions based on insights; ensure facts and analogs guide the path forward; communicate complex information in simple terms; manage complexity across multiple projects and indicationsOrganizational Alignment, Collaboration and Executional Excellence: Foster collaboration and influence with cross-functional partners; create one aligned US voice across KOL, P2P, and regional marketing; demonstrate organizational awareness and leverage networkPeople Leadership: Build, develop, and retain high-performing teams; foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and inclusionDemonstrated understanding of Marketing Excellence framework and competenciesBig picture orientation with attention to detailQualifications / Requirements:Education:BA/BS required; MBA preferredExperience and Skills:Required:Minimum of 10 years of relevant commercial experience, including marketing and/or sales in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industryMinimum of 3 years of people management experience, including developing and coaching direct reportsDemonstrated experience leading KOL engagement, peer-to-peer strategy, and/or medical education programsProven ability to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive strategic alignment across matrixed organizationsStrong verbal and written communication skills requiredStrong decision-making skills and ability to manage complexity across multiple projects and indicationsPreferred:Psychiatry, Neuroscience, or CNS therapeutic area experience strongly preferredLaunch experience strongly preferredMarketing and Sales/Sales Leadership experience preferredExperience managing large speaker bureaus and congress strategiesExperience partnering with R&D, Medical Affairs, Global Marketing, Market Access, Patient Advocacy, and Supply ChainAbility to motivate, lead, and influence across levels and functionsKnowledge and understanding of TLL/MSL field models and regional marketing executionThis position will be located in Titusville, NJ and may involve up to 30% travel.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. Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via , internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.Required Skills:Preferred Skills:Advertising, Brand Identity, Brand Positioning Strategy, Brand Reputation Management, Budget Management, Business Savvy, Content Management, Customer Intelligence, Data Analysis, Design Mindset, Developing Others, Execution Focus, Financial Analysis, Inclusive Leadership, Innovation, Interpersonal Influence, Leadership, Operational Excellence, Sales Promotions, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Succession Planning, Tactical PlanningThe anticipated base pay range for this position is :$150,000.00 - $258,750.00Additional Description for Pay Transparency: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 yearSick 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 yearHoliday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar yearWork, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar yearParental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a childBereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar yearCaregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 daysVolunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar yearMilitary Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar yearFor additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - Titusville, New Jersey, United States of AmericaType: Full time