NA Regional Director, Medical Affairs

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Job Function:

Medical Affairs Group

Job Sub Function:

Medical Affairs MD

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Raritan New Jersey United States of America

Job Description:

North America Regional Medical Director

Johnson & Johnson MedTech Surgery

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 personalized. Through our expertise in MedTech and Innovative Medicine we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow.

Position Summary

Johnson & Johnson MedTech Surgery is recruiting for a North America Regional Medical Director to provide strategic medical leadership across the Surgery (formerly Ethicon) franchise throughout the United States and Canada. This position is a remote hybrid with the main work location based in Raritan NJ.

This highly visible leadership role is responsible for advancing the medical affairs strategy across a diverse portfolio of innovative surgical technologies. The individual will serve as the regional medical leader providing scientific and clinical expertise driving medical governance supporting product safety activities overseeing clinical evidence generation and fostering strong relationships with key healthcare stakeholders.

The North America Regional Medical Director will lead a team of Medical Affairs professionals including regional Medical Affairs leaders and US-based Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) and while partnering cross-functionally with Commercial Clinical Affairs Regulatory Affairs Health Care Compliance Government Affairs and Global Medical Affairs teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the North America Medical Affairs strategy aligned with franchise and global business objectives.
• Provide vision leadership and management for the regional Medical Affairs organization.
• Lead and develop a team of Medical Science Liaisons and Medical Affairs professionals across the U.S. and Canada.
• Serve as a primary medical expert for Ethicon product portfolios.
• Provide scientific and clinical leadership supporting product lifecycle management innovation programs and commercialization efforts.
• Oversee regional medical governance activities and ensure adherence to Johnson & Johnson policies and healthcare compliance requirements.
• Partner closely with clinical regulatory quality and safety organizations to ensure the safe and effective use of products.
• Support the development and execution of clinical research programs including both regional studies and strategic utilization of global evidence-generation initiatives.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) healthcare professionals academic institutions and professional societies.
• Deliver scientific insights to support business strategy and executive decision-making.
• Provide medical review and validation of scientific communications and educational materials.
• Manage Medical Affairs operating budgets and effectively prioritize resource allocation to deliver business and patient impact.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders and industry organizations to advance scientific understanding and improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

Required

• MD DO MBBS or equivalent medical degree is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience within Medical Affairs Clinical Development Medical Devices Pharmaceuticals Diagnostics or related healthcare industries is required.
• A minimum of 5 years of clinical experiences involving direct patient care is required.
• Proven track record of success in creating strategic vision acting as a change agent in leading organizational change with successful operational and tactical execution is required.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of clinical research evidence generation healthcare regulations and medical governance s required.
• Experience engaging with healthcare professionals investigators and key opinion leaders is required.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to integrate scientific and commercial perspectives is required.
• Excellent communication leadership and stakeholder management skills are essential.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally 30% is required.

Preferred

• Experience within Medical Device Surgical Technologies or related MedTech sectors is highly preferred.
• Previous people leadership experience (Inclusive of direct or indirect reports) within Medical Affairs is highly preferred.
• Experience supporting North America or global healthcare markets is preferred.
• MBA or other advanced business qualification is an asset.
• Demonstrated excellence in strategic planning financial management and organizational leadership is desired.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $199000 - $343275.

At Johnson & Johnson were on a mission to change the trajectory of health for humanity. That starts by creating the worlds healthiest workforce. Through innovative programs and policies we empower the physical mental emotional and financial health of our employees and the ones they love! At Johnson & Johnson we offer a variety of outstanding health and financial benefits including competitive compensation 401k pension medical dental and vision insurance exercise reimbursement flexible time off paid volunteer and parental leave and more!

Subject to the terms of their respective plans employees are eligible to participate in the Companys consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

This position is eligible to participate in the Companys 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 year
• Sick 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 year
• Holiday pay including Floating Holidays 13 days per calendar year
• Work Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
• Parental Leave 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
• Bereavement Leave 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
• Caregiver Leave 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
• Volunteer Leave 32 hours per calendar year
• Military Spouse Time-Off 80 hours per calendar year

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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:

Analytical Reasoning Clinical Research and Regulations Clinical Trials Operations Communication Consulting Developing Others Healthcare Trends Inclusive Leadership Leadership Medical Affairs Medical Communications Medical Compliance Product Strategies Representing Research Proposals Stakeholder Management Strategic Thinking

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$199000.00 - $343850.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Required Experience:

Director