Associate Medical Director, Rheumatology Therapeutic Area

Overview Associate Medical Director, Rheumatology TA, US Medical Affairs – located in Horsham, PA. Responsibilities Contribute to US Rheumatology Medical Affairs strategy and actively participate in integrated evidence teams (IETs) for approved and pipeline Rheumatology products/indications, collaborating with partners across Medical Science Liaison teams, RWV&E, Field V&E, SCG, Marketing brand teams, Rheumatology Disease Area Stronghold (DAS), R&D, Global Medical Affairs, Global Commercial, and other stakeholders to support the TA strategy for access, evidence generation, and dissemination. Lead and maintain the Integrated Evidence Generation Plan (IEGP) for approved and pipeline Rheumatology products/indications, ensuring it is current, strategically aligned, and updated annually. Support payer‑related materials and data needs to scientifically support market access efforts. Act as a subject‑matter expert analyzing key data for US Immunology approvals or planned therapies and indications, partnering with marketing brand teams and other commercial and IET partners. Develop abstracts and manuscripts for J&J‑supported and sponsored studies, focusing on efficacy, outcomes, safety, and adverse event analyses. Serve as Study Responsible Physician (SRP) or Study Responsible Scientist (SRS) for one or more clinical studies of company products, overseeing study design, protocol development, regulatory communications, investigator interactions, and the execution of clinical studies, including PhaseIIIb/IV, registries, real‑world evidence, and investigator‑initiated studies. Partner with teams inside and outside Medical Affairs (e.g., Biostatistics, GCO, Regulatory Affairs, QA/QC) to create analysis plans, review safety data for database locks, and ensure compliance with study monitoring and SOP/GCP requirements; support audits as needed. Prepare regulatory submissions and engage with health authorities, particularly the US FDA, to ensure post‑marketing commitments are met efficiently and scientifically. Handle medical information requests from field medical and field commercial teams; lead the development of medical education content for the field medical team. Collaborate with medical communications and scientific exchange teams on content development, review, and approval. Identify and engage new key opinion leaders (KOLs), developing strong collaborations on clinical trial development and medical affairs activities. Establish and nurture relationships with medical societies and patient advocacy organizations. Qualifications / Requirements Advanced degree such as PharmD, PhD, or MD/DO required; NP/PA will also be considered. Expertise in Rheumatology or Immunology therapeutic areas highly preferred. Minimum of 1.5 years of prior pharmaceutical industry experience or at least 5 years of post‑graduate clinical medical practice, which may include research experience (clinical studies, registries, epidemiology, or health outcomes). Experience with clinical study, registry, or real‑world evidence study and prior commercial/medical launch experience strongly preferred. Excellent interpersonal and public‑speaking skills, and experience interacting with health‑care professionals and other thought leaders. Strong scientific writing skills and analytical thinking. Strong leadership, teaming, and collaboration skills. Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, including proficiency in effective oral presentations. Up to 25% domestic travel (with limited international travel) required. Location & Working Arrangement This position is located in Horsham, PA and follows a hybrid schedule of three days in the office and two days remotely per week. EEO Statement 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. Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr 6120-Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC Legal Entity