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Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC is dedicated to providing medical information and consultative support to the Janssen pharmaceutical companies.
We are Janssen. Our mission drives us. Our patients inspire us. We collaborate with the world for the health of everyone in it.
The Manager, Medical Communications will be a highly visible, integral part of the Medical Affairs Oncology therapeutic franchise. You will lead the development of reactive and proactive materials for medical science liaisons (MSLs), medical directors, and training partners, create other scientific presentations, and perform additional related duties as needed. You may also lead the communication of scientific and clinical information to support of medical affairs and clinical research activities. Importantly, you will work collaboratively with multiple partners to align on the strategic direction, timely execution, and content of materials.
As a Manager, Medical Communications, you will:
- Lead assigned medical communications projects and other related work to facilitate the achievement of both short- and long-term objectives for Janssen Medical Affairs for which you have assigned accountability. Strategically partner with project teams to manage and understand scientific support needs.
- Collect and critically analyze pertinent Janssen and external documents and studies to develop tools to communicate that information to healthcare providers (HCPs).
- Prepare educational and scientific materials such as congress presentations and slide decks to communicate evidence from clinical studies by the Medical Affairs organization.
- Lead and execute medical communications and other related projects to facilitate the achievement of short- and long-term objectives for internal customer groups.
- Collaborate closely with the Medical Review Committee (MRC) and Copy Approval Committee (CAC) (Promotional Review Team) and Medical Affairs Leadership to get approval of reactive and proactive communications for MSLs.
- Project management of communication materials (e.g., track prioritization, timelines and progress for communication materials including MSL proactive and reactive slide decks). Be able to utilize the Veeva system (iMK, iMR) for review and storage of all materials.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with cross-functional business partners to fully understand business needs and identify how medical communications can meet such needs.
- Manage external partners (vendors) as needed.
- Maintain and update trackers of scientific and medical data.
- Develop digital tools to support the oncology portfolio.Other duties as requested and departmental needs emerge.
Qualifications
- A Master’s degree with a minimum 5-7 years of related (pharmaceutical) work experience OR a PhD/PharmD with a minimum of one year of related (pharmaceutical) work experience is required.
- Working knowledge and achievements in the oncology therapeutic area are preferred.
- Experience with Microsoft Office with advanced proficiency in PowerPoint is required.
- Proficiency with scientific slide deck creation and/or medical writing is required. Experience in developing infographics and other innovative tools would be an advantage.
- Knowledge of promotional medical, healthcare compliance, legal, and regulatory review process(es) is required. Experience in gaining promotion review approvals is desired.
- Excellent written/oral communication skills and presentation skills is required.
- Vendor relationship management experience and creativity/problem-solving compliantly is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to work/lead in cross-functional environments is required.
- This position will be located in Horsham, PA and may require up to 10% travel.
Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
