Director, Global Medical Affairs - Scientific Communications Lead

Director, Global Medical Affairs – Scientific Communications Lead Location: Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America. Job Description The Director, Global Medical Affairs – Scientific Communications Lead supports the strategic objectives of the Global Medical Affairs function and partners with Global Medical Affairs Leaders (GMALs), Global Medical Affairs Strategy & Execution Leads (SELs), Research and Development (R&D), and statistical analysis teams. This individual leads the operational and strategic aspects of global scientific communications, including publication planning and execution, and medical affairs content development. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute global publication strategies and plans aligned with medical affairs objectives. Integrate publication planning with evidence generation and medical strategy. Oversee publication vendors and agency partners, coordinate discussions, and maintain relationships with editorial staff at key journals and scientific societies. Lead development and execution of a regionally aligned One Content Plan, coordinating inputs and timelines across global and regional stakeholders. Leverage artificial intelligence as appropriate to improve efficiency and enhance scientific communication. Manage publication-related budgets, vendor contracts, and the publications management system. Track and report publication performance metrics, developing plans to address deviations. Communicate scientific and knowledge information related to publications via SharePoint and other platforms. Lead publication planning meetings to seek information and clarity in collaboration with key stakeholders (GMAL, SEL, Market Access Lead, R&D, regional lead). Ensure publication plans are validated with 3M and CDT and coordinate data generation for secondary publications. Oversee creation of publication extenders such as plain language summaries, infographics, research summaries, and visual/audio abstracts. Manage the encore process and publication proposals (e.g., 2‑pagers) prior to project initiation. Understand embargo and copyright rules of key congresses and journals. Identify data gaps and lead publication gap analyses. Establish and facilitate publication steering committees and meetings. Essential Functions Deliver a robust global publication planning process, ensuring compliance with J&J Cross‑Pharma Policies and SOPs. Provide strategic input into Integrated Evidence Generation Plans, focusing on publication deliverables. Achieve successful execution of publication plans and scientific communications in partnership with GMALs/SELs, CDTs, DAS Leads and other strategic partners. Manage publication‑related procurement and vendor relationships. Facilitate effective collaboration with internal stakeholders (Medical Affairs, R&D, regulatory, outcomes research, statisticians) and external partners (investigator authors, academic institutions, agencies, consultants). Ensure timely and compliant sharing of key publication data to cross‑functional business partners for congress presentation(s) or journal publication(s). Oversee creation of abstracts, posters, oral presentations and manuscripts, ensuring clarity on expectations for hands‑on content development as needed. Ensure timely and effective facilitation of responses to journal review comments. Lead pre‑congress and onsite slide reviews and speaker preparation for scientific meetings. Review and create other scientific communication strategy documents as needed (e.g., FAQs, slide decks, briefing documents). Qualifications Advanced degree required (Masters, PharmD, PhD). Minimum of 8 years of experience in medical publications, scientific communication, or medical affairs. Strong project leadership, organizational, and communication skills. Experience managing publication vendors and budgets. In‑depth knowledge of study methodology, data analysis, and critical review of scientific publications. Global mindset and ability to partner cross‑culturally and regionally. Proven ability to deliver results in a complex and evolving environment. Critical thinking, collaboration, and intellectual curiosity. Ability to influence without direct authority. ISMPP certification preferred. Preferred Skills Analytical reasoning Business requirements analysis Clinical research and regulations Clinical trials operations Communication Developing others Digital culture & digital literacy Healthcare trends Inclusive leadership Medical affairs & medical communications Medical compliance Product strategies Stakeholder analysis Strategic thinking Workflow analysis Additional Information Approximately 20% travel (domestic and international) may be required. Base pay range: $160,000 – $276,000. #J-18808-Ljbffr 6085-Janssen Global Services, LLC Legal Entity