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**Job Function: **
Medical Affairs Group
**Job Sub Function: **
Medical Affairs
Job Category:
People Leader
All Job Posting Locations:
Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America
Job Description:
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting for a Global Medical Affairs Leader for Lung. The preferred location for this position is Raritan, NJ.
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The Director, Oncology Pre-Approval Access (PAA) Project Owner is a representative from the Compound Development Team for Medical Affairs and part of the PAA Program team with an overall accountability for obtaining funding and program approval, to developing treatment guidelines, country exit plans and to connect strategy and operational functions together. The PAA Project Owner will closely collaborate with the Trial Delivery Leader (TDL) throughout the planning and execution of the program. This role supports cross-functional efforts to help ensure PAA programs are established per established internal and external requirements.
This individual will collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders including Patient Strategies & Solutions (PSS) , Post Approval Delivery Unit (PADU), R&D, Oncology Global Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Supply Chain, Pharmacovigilance, and Legal. The PAA Project Owner will partner closely with the Compound Development Team Leader (CDTL), Global Medical Affairs Leader (GMAL), Patient Strategies & Solutions (PSS) Liaison, and Post Approval Delivery Unit (PADU) teams to ensure timely and compliant delivery of Oncology PAA programs.
Key Responsibilities:
The Oncology PAA Program Owner is the first point of contact within Oncology Global Medical Affairs and is the primary point of contact for the GMAL, CDTL, MRP and the interface with PADU and PSS.
Early Identification
· Collaborate and coordinate with PSS on the early identification of IMPs that are likely to receive PAA requests.
· Ensure funding is secured at Investment Committee and a high-level budget placeholder is requested for clinical supplies/program costs.
Program Strategy & Planning
· Collaborate with CDTL and GMAL to support the development and execution of the PAA Strategic Plan and facilitate required stakeholder feedback and input for endorsed programs.
· Coordinate creation of documentation required for internal and external committee reviews.
· Collaborate with CDTL and GMAL for early asset planning and clinical development plans to inform PAA strategy. Participate in meetings with CDTL, GMAL, MRP and PAA Liaison (PSS) to define the most appropriate PAA pathway.
· Initiate regional discussions to align country expectations with business planning. Ensure PAA timelines are consistent with the GFLS.
· During the development of the Strategic Plan, coordinate with Clinical Supply Integration (CSI) and Program Delivery Lead (PDL) to ensure supply readiness and feasibility assessments
· Coordinate and facilitate review and alignment with CDT to ensure appropriate awareness and funding allocation for PAA programs.
· Lead discussions and facilitate reviews to develop and finalize Treatment Guidelines in alignment with governing SOP and Work Instruction. Program Execution & Oversight.
· Manage strategy documentation and updates for Treatment Guidelines in collaboration with GMAL, CDTL and MRP.
· Monitor program, conduct/attend regular meetings as a representative and delegate of Global MAF to ensure alignment and execution of the PAA Strategic Plan and R&D approved budget.
· Review documentation that requires GMAL or CDTL signature to ensure consistency across programs.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
· Coordinate with PADU and Local Representatives to ensure country-specific requirements are met for program activation and patient enrollment.
· Serve as an escalation point as a representative for Oncology Global MAF, notifying appropriate stakeholders as required (e.g. PSS, PADU).
· Support communication of program status, updates, and closure plans as needed.
Compliance & Risk Management
· Ensure adherence to global SOPs and regulatory requirements in all PAA activities for which Global Medical Affairs is responsible and accountable.
· For vetted PAA Strategies with publication plans, support pub planning and review processes for int/ext dissemination of PAA program information, in compliance with company SOPs.
Program Close-Out
· Support of PADU execution of global program and country-specific exit strategies in alignment with SOP timelines.
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, pharmacy, nursing, or related field required. Advanced degree preferred.
· Minimum of 6 years of experience in clinical operations, medical affairs, or regulatory affairs within the pharma industry. Experience must include pre-approval access experience.
· Strong understanding of global regulatory frameworks and related to pre-approval access.
· Proven ability to manage complex cross-functional projects and drive operational excellence.
· Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Location & Travel:
· This position is based in Raritan, NJ.
· Approximately 10–15% travel, both domestic and international, may be required.
The anticipated base pay range for this position is $160,000 - $276.000.
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 via the following link: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits
The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market. 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.
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Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Analytical Reasoning, Business Requirements Analysis, Clinical Research and Regulations, Clinical Trials Operations, Communication, Developing Others, Digital Culture, Digital Literacy, Healthcare Trends, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, Medical Compliance, Product Strategies, Stakeholder Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Workflow Analysis
The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$164,000.00 - $282,900.00
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