Associate Medical Director

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. Job Function: Medical Affairs Group Job Sub Function: Medical Affairs – Marketed Products Job Category: Scientific/Technology All Job Posting Locations: Titusville, New Jersey, United States of America Job Description: We are searching for the best talent for an Associate Medical Director 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 Associate Medical Director acts, in collaboration with CAPLYTA Medical Affairs leadership, to connect therapeutic strategy with the clinical, scientific, and operational implementation of U.S.-focused company-sponsored or investigator-initiated studies supporting CAPLYTA. This position reports to the Medical Director, Evidence Generation Lead. The Associate Medical Director supports medical strategy, evidence generation, publication planning, scientific communications, and research-related activities to ensure timely, compliant, and scientifically rigorous execution. The role also participates in protocol development, interpretation of results, and preparation of internal and external scientific communications. Key Responsibilities Responsible for operational oversight of clinical trials, non-interventional research activities, post-marketing research programs, steering committees, data safety monitoring boards, and investigator meetings. Provides operational oversight and active contributions to the planning and development of protocols, projects, and other research-related activities. Contributes medical and scientific leadership to evidence generation activities, including study concept development, protocol review, data interpretation, and communication of study outcomes. Handles JJAR and ReCAP entries and close-out. Provides review of medical publications, commercial materials, and clinical study reports. Supports publication strategy and execution, including abstracts, posters, manuscripts, congress materials, and related scientific communications in alignment with internal processes and compliance requirements. Partners with internal and external authors, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure high-quality, medically accurate, and timely publication deliverables. Supports development and management of clinical studies and preparation of oral and written communications for internal and external presentations, FDA or health authority submissions, and external review bodies. Provides medical review and scientific input for medical materials, field medical resources, congress deliverables, and evidence dissemination activities. Responsible for management of adverse event data collection for PSUR, PADER, and other annual regulatory obligations, in partnership with Global Medical Safety and other safety personnel. Co-manages and is accountable for financial budgets and contract development for CAPLYTA Medical Affairs and serves as a liaison with the Director of Strategic Operations. Strategically aligns and partners with U.S. cross-functional stakeholders, including Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, Health Care Compliance, Privacy, and the Law Department, around requirements related to research programs and operations. Ensures compliance with vendor training requirements and assists in audits. Requirements Education BA/BS in Science or Healthcare required. MS, MPH, RPh, PharmD, or PhD in Science, Pharmacy, or Healthcare preferred. Experience and Skills Minimum of 5 years of experience within the pharmaceutical industry is required, with experience managing Phase IIIb–IV clinical trial programs and other research activities. Technical proficiency and strong problem-solving skills. Strong leadership, interpersonal, partnership, and oral/written communication skills. Ability to operate in a matrixed environment and experience with cross-functional alliances. Ability to think creatively, critically, and proactively; understand diverse viewpoints and partner needs; develop mutually agreeable solutions; and see them through to conclusion at the highest ethical standard. Strong work ethic, integrity, and ability to efficiently balance multiple priorities. Preferred Preferred Neuroscience therapeutic area experience. Direct experience as clinical scientist and/or operational management of a clinical trial, files in SharePoint, or similar systems. Ability to collaborate with in-sourced and outsourced trial execution resources supporting U.S. CAPLYTA Medical Affairs activities. Experience supporting clinical strategy and goals/objectives within a therapeutic area. Ability to develop and maintain focus in a changing environment. Travel Able to travel, including internationally, up to 15% of the time or occasionally more, including overnight and weekends. Equal Opportunity Employer 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, please contact us via or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource. Required Skills Analytical Reasoning Clinical Research and Regulations Clinical Trials Operations Communication Cross-Functional Collaboration Healthcare Trends Leverages Information Medical Affairs Medical Communications Medical Compliance Mentorship Product Strategies Scientific Communications Strategic Thinking Tactical Planning Technical Credibility Preferred Skills Strong leadership, interpersonal, partnership, and oral/written communication skills. Ability to operate in a matrixed environment and experience with cross-functional alliances. Ability to think creatively, critically, and proactively; understand diverse viewpoints and partner needs; develop mutually agreeable solutions; and see them through to conclusion at the highest ethical standard. Strong work ethic, integrity, and ability to efficiently balance multiple priorities. Additional Description for Pay Transparency The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis. Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. Employees may be 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. Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year of Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Additional information can be found through the link below. At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. 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