What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Global Medical Affairs Lead, Neurodegeneration position at Johnson & Johnson?
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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
Employer: Janssen Global Services, LLC
Job Title: Director, Global Medical Affairs Lead, Neurodegeneration
Job Code: A011.10413
Job Location: Raritan, NJ
Job Type: Full-Time
Rate of Pay: $240,000 - $265,000
Job Duties: Lead and oversee medical affairs strategy for Neurodegeneration pipeline asset, focusing on the pre-launch activities for Alzheimer Disease, Parkinson’s Disease and ALS pipeline assets. Develop and execute high-quality medical affairs strategies that are cross-functionally aligned with world-wide partners across the Therapeutic Area for key assets. Collaborate closely with Global R&D, Market Access and Commercial functions on regionally aligned strategies for differentiation and medical adoption of pre-launch assets. Responsible for external engagement strategies, including product and disease area global advisory boards; coordination of medical symposia and congress activities; pre-approval access plans, KOL and PAG engagement strategy; collaborative research groups and/or pre-competitive consortia; and coordination with regional activity in these areas. Develop Global Evidence Generation strategies for specific assets. Actively contribute to the overall governance and strategy of the Global Medical Affairs Neuroscience Therapeutic Area, including programs, people and budget. Accountable for the design and execution of Global Medical Affairs PH3b or PhIV studies, including appropriate staffing and management of budget. Work with relevant Disease Area Leadership Teams (DALTs) and Senior Leaders across functions to give medical input into and shape global strategies for key assets in the Neuroscience Therapeutic Area to bring value to patients with best-in-class treatments. Provide technical and strategic expertise to ensure consistent processes, excellence in planning and delivery of medical affairs strategies for differentiation and medical adoption of all assets. Set performance goals for team and monitor results, ensuring timely performance reviews and performance feedback as needed. Responsible for recruitment, retention, and development of top Neuroscience talent.
May telecommute per company's policies (hybrid). 30% travel required (domestic & international).
Requirements: Employer will accept an MD or DO degree and 10 years of experience in the job offered or in a Director, Global Medical Affairs Lead, Neurodegeneration-related occupation.
This job posting is anticipated to close on 8/11/2026.
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 https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are 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.
Benefits
Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
Preferred Skills:
As 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 Group
Job Sub Function
Medical Affairs – MD
Job Category
People Leader
All Job Posting Locations:
Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America
Job Description
Employer: Janssen Global Services, LLC
Job Title: Director, Global Medical Affairs Lead, Neurodegeneration
Job Code: A011.10413
Job Location: Raritan, NJ
Job Type: Full-Time
Rate of Pay: $240,000 - $265,000
Job Duties: Lead and oversee medical affairs strategy for Neurodegeneration pipeline asset, focusing on the pre-launch activities for Alzheimer Disease, Parkinson’s Disease and ALS pipeline assets. Develop and execute high-quality medical affairs strategies that are cross-functionally aligned with world-wide partners across the Therapeutic Area for key assets. Collaborate closely with Global R&D, Market Access and Commercial functions on regionally aligned strategies for differentiation and medical adoption of pre-launch assets. Responsible for external engagement strategies, including product and disease area global advisory boards; coordination of medical symposia and congress activities; pre-approval access plans, KOL and PAG engagement strategy; collaborative research groups and/or pre-competitive consortia; and coordination with regional activity in these areas. Develop Global Evidence Generation strategies for specific assets. Actively contribute to the overall governance and strategy of the Global Medical Affairs Neuroscience Therapeutic Area, including programs, people and budget. Accountable for the design and execution of Global Medical Affairs PH3b or PhIV studies, including appropriate staffing and management of budget. Work with relevant Disease Area Leadership Teams (DALTs) and Senior Leaders across functions to give medical input into and shape global strategies for key assets in the Neuroscience Therapeutic Area to bring value to patients with best-in-class treatments. Provide technical and strategic expertise to ensure consistent processes, excellence in planning and delivery of medical affairs strategies for differentiation and medical adoption of all assets. Set performance goals for team and monitor results, ensuring timely performance reviews and performance feedback as needed. Responsible for recruitment, retention, and development of top Neuroscience talent.
May telecommute per company's policies (hybrid). 30% travel required (domestic & international).
Requirements: Employer will accept an MD or DO degree and 10 years of experience in the job offered or in a Director, Global Medical Affairs Lead, Neurodegeneration-related occupation.
This job posting is anticipated to close on 8/11/2026.
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 https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are 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.
Benefits
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
- This position is eligible for benefits to include medical, dental, vision and time off, as well as any others as provided for in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits
Preferred Skills:
Salary : $240,000 - $265,000