Full-Time
Global Medical Affairs Leader
Autoantibody
Posted on 5/9/2026
Johnson & Johnson
10,001+ employees
Global healthcare company offering pharma, devices.
No salary listed
Horsham, PA, USA
Hybrid
Hybrid schedule: three days in office and two remote days per week.
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- An advanced scientific/medical degree (e.g., Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Philosophy, or Doctor of Pharmacy) is required
- A minimum of eight years of combined relevant experience in a medical/clinical environment and/or scientific function in the pharmaceutical industry is required
- Medical Affairs experience is required
- Ability to work in a matrix environment and understand global complexity is required
- Global mindset and ability to partner cross culturally/regionally is required
- A demonstrated track record leading highly matrixed, cross-functional work teams comprised of high-level managers and executives is required
- Strong experience developing and managing strategic relationships with medical experts or opinion leaders is required
- A minimum of 25 percent domestic and international travel is required
- This position is located in Horsham, Pennsylvania and follows a hybrid schedule of three days in the office and two days remotely per week
- Develop medical affairs strategy and plans for the compound (whether in development or marketed) based on prioritized regional needs for assigned regions in alignment with defined global medical objectives
- Collaborate closely with the regional medical affairs and maintain open, two-way communication to ensure regional medical affairs is up to date on all plans, progress and decisions
- Responsible for internal training strategy to assure continuous education of global and regional market access and medical affairs teams
- Responsible for global publications planning process oversight (pre-launch and throughout lifecycle) including manuscripts, abstracts, posters and papers as well as pre-launch global KOL communications and speaker development
- Review of manuscripts/presentations/posters to ensure alignment with strategy and effective communication/presentation in internal and external audiences
- Responsible to ensure all global activities follow Johnson & Johnson compliance principles (e.g., Health Care Compliance)
- Responsible for pre- and post-launch medical activities, medical symposia and congress activities in coordination with the regions
- Responsible for medical education strategy as well as creation and approval of medical material for external use (e.g., health care professional education)
- Responsible for opinion leader relations and global advisory boards in the Therapeutic Area
- For new products, will review the Medical Information Core Responses
- The GMAL may act as a member of product Safety Management Team(s) (SMT), Compound Development Team(s) (CDT) and Global Commercial Team(s) (GCT)
- For marketed compounds, collaborate closely with global commercial and market access leaders
- Responsible to provide medical input into market research and health outcomes research conducted by commercial and market access teams
- Prior global medical affairs experience is highly preferred
- Experience in rheumatology, immunology, or rare disease is highly preferred
- Launch experience is highly preferred
- Having an established network with medical experts or opinion leaders in rheumatology, immunology and/or rare disease is preferred
- In-depth knowledge of study methodology, study design, and data reviews and analysis is preferred
- A demonstrated track record of ethical decision making is preferred
- Experience developing and managing strategic relationships with medical experts or opinion leaders is preferred
- Excellent knowledge of study execution, benefit risk management and lifecycle management is preferred
Johnson & Johnson operates in three main areas—pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and consumer health products—serving consumers, healthcare professionals, and institutions worldwide. It develops prescription medicines, sells surgical and vision care devices, and offers over-the-counter and personal care products, funded by direct sales, partnerships, and distribution agreements, with heavy investment in research and development. The company differentiates itself by combining three complementary businesses under one umbrella and maintaining a global footprint with an emphasis on science, innovation, and inclusive culture. Its goal is to help people live healthier lives by delivering reliable, high-quality healthcare products and solutions that improve patient outcomes.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Founded
1886
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q1 2026 revenue hit $24.1 billion, up 9.9%, raising 2026 forecast to $100.8 billion.
- Nipocalimab gains FDA Priority Review for autoimmune hemolytic anemia and myasthenia gravis efficacy.
- Shockwave C2 Aero launches in US and Japan targeting 315 million calcified CAD patients.
What critics are saying
- Stelara sales plunge 60% to $656 million in Q1 2026 post-patent expiration, creating $2.3 billion hole.
- Icotyde stalls at 1,500 prescriptions, missing oncology targets by Q3 2026.
- CAPLYTA faces Invega Sustenna competition, achieving under 10% adoption by mid-2027.
What makes Johnson & Johnson unique
- J&J unites Innovative Medicine and MedTech under single brand since September 2023.
- DARZALEX and TREMFYA dominate oncology and immunology with $57 billion pharma sales in 2024.
- CARTO System leads electrophysiology for 30 years with AI-powered CARTOSOUND SONATA.
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