Associate Director, Global Medical Affairs Execution

Location: Raritan, New Jersey, United StatesSalary: $137,000 to $235,750Company: Johnson & JohnsonPosted: 2026-08-04At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions 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.comAs 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 GroupJob Sub Function:Medical AffairsJob Category:People LeaderAll Job Posting Locations:Raritan, New Jersey, United States of AmericaJob Description:We are searching for the best talent for an Associate Director, Global Medical Affairs Execution located in Raritan, NJ.About Cardiovascular & Metabolism (CVM):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 Cardiovascular and Metabolism team develops breakthrough treatments for diseases that burden hundreds of millions of people. Joining this team will bring your innovative talents to the forefront of preventing and managing life-threatening diseases.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 Associate Director, Global Medical Affairs Execution Supports The Strategic Objectives Of The J&J Innovative Medicine Cardiopulmonary Global Medical Affairs (GMAF) Team. They Are Responsible For Cross-indication Project Management And Oversight Of The Processes That Support The Strategic Objectives Of The Global Medical Affairs Function. The Associate Director, GMAF Execution Will Partner Across Functions And Regions On Operational Aspects Of The Global Medical Affairs Function, Including:Consolidated global medical affairs plan that meets prioritized regional needsGlobal Medical Affairs Team and meeting coordinationContracting & PO ManagementCoordination of compliance and Medical/Legal/Regulatory ReviewsProject ManagementDevelopment and execution of GCSO funded medical strategies including but not limited to:Thought Leader Engagement (advisory boards and consultancy)Oversight of Scientific Content Development (Scientific Communications Platform, core slide decks)SponsorshipsCongress planningIIS/Collaborative Study Intake and review with appropriate governance committeesPre-approval access or alternative pathways to medicine, when applicableStrategic initiatives including implementation and process improvementsBudget management (internal and across any relevant alliances)Responsibilities:Leading the development and implementation of Global Medical Affairs strategic business priorities, partnering cross-functionally and cross-regionally with functional business leaders to ensure alignment and sustainable implementationPartnering across GMAF, the regions, and key central functions (Legal, HCC, Privacy, Procurement, etc.) to execute business processes ensuring efficient/effective business operations for GMAFProject management of functional or cross-TA initiatives. Liaise between Functional leadership, project teams, and/or vendors. Achieve operational objectives by coordinating and contributing as required by the project. Responsible for creating and executing project plans, monitoring project status, schedules, budgets and business results and revisions as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirementsManagement of the day-to-day operational aspects of the GMAF Cardiopulmonary budget internally and across relevant alliances. Managing financial objectives by forecasting requirements, preparing budgets, scheduling and tracking expenditures, analyzing variances, initiating corrective actions, and accruals.Ownership of Global Medical Affairs business systems including ongoing oversight, improvement, support, and, as necessary, development of new systems.Lead cross-functional coordination of Medical, Legal, and Regulatory (MLR) review processes to ensure timely, compliant approval of external-facing materials.Manages project metrics as necessary (e.g., dashboards, etc.) and provides suggestions for improving quality, productivity, and goals. Develop plans to address corrective actions.Manage GCSO/GMAF Systems including sourcing and overseeing contract support as required to support GCSO/GMAF (e.g., contract coordinators, contract staff, etc.) Leading designated GMAF process development as the accountable process owner.Manage contracting and purchase order (PO) processes for assigned projects, ensuring timely vendor engagement, accurate budget tracking, and compliance with procurement policiesRequirements:A minimum of a BA/BS required. Advanced degree is preferredMinimum of 6 years of relevant experience.Experience in a medical, clinical or scientific environment.Project/Program management skills.Ability to plan and tightly manage the scope of multiple projects while balancing multiple stakeholders is required.Strong organizational skills are requiredApplicant must be a self-starter, proactive, and solutions focused.Ability to drive projects forward to completion while maintaining focus on the long-term strategy is required.Proven experience in driving results in a highly complex and rapidly changing environment is required.20% Travel Domestic and internationalPreferred:Experience managing publication agencies and/or other medical affairs vendors (e.g., advisory board) is preferred.Budget and vendor management experience is preferred.Experience in strategic planning, business planning and cross-functional collaboration and alignment is preferred.Global mindset with proven ability to partner cross culturally and regionally is preferred.Experience with external scientific engagement including congress planning/execution, professional society interactions, Advisory Boards is preferred.Strong knowledge of healthcare compliance principles and local/regional regulations and laws is preferred.Experience managing the coordination of Medical/Legal/Regulatory Review of externally facing materials is highly preferred.Experience with the Purchase Order process (creation/maintenance/invoice reconciliation/closure) preferred.Experience with contract coordination processes highly preferred.Sound financial acumen and experience managing resources and budgets preferred.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, Content Evaluation, Developing Others, Digital Culture, Digital Literacy, Healthcare Trends, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, Medical Compliance, Prioritization of Tasks, Product Strategies, Scientific Research, Strategic Thinking, Team ManagementPreferred Skills:Analytical Reasoning, Clinical Research and Regulations, Clinical Trials Operations, Communication, Content Evaluation, Developing Others, Digital Culture, Digital Literacy, Healthcare Trends, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, Medical Compliance, Prioritization of Tasks, Product Strategies, Scientific Research, Strategic Thinking, Team ManagementThe anticipated base pay range for this position is :The anticipated base pay range for this position is $137,000 to $235,750.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.Please use the following language: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 yearSick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar yearHoliday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year of Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar yearAdditional information can be found through the link below.