Associate Director, Clinical Science & External Research (Neurovascular)
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine
Summary
The Clinical Science & External Research (CSER) Associate Director will drive end-to-end evidence generation and dissemination strategies (EGS/EDS). In collaboration with cross-functional teams and research investigators, the CSER Associate Director will generate clinically relevant evidence for the company's innovative pipeline that impact patient lives.
Job description
Duties & Responsibilities
- Leads evidence generation and dissemination strategy for assigned product portfolio, including developing and implementing publication plan
- Leads publication development in partnership with Clinical Research, Biostatistics and physician authors
- Provides critical scientific input to publications
- In partnership with cross-function teams, develops and implements training and dissemination plans for scientific communication materials
- Handles assigned investigator sponsored studies
- Leads retrospective real-world evidence (RWE) studies including developing study protocol and report for assigned studies
- Provides input to company and investigator sponsored studies' protocols as needed
- Develops positive relationship with diverse cross-functional teams including Medical Affairs, Health Economics and Market Access, Global Strategic Marketing, Biostatistics etc. to drive timely project's execution and success
- Leads or participates in monthly literature review with global teams; performs literature review as needed to support evidence generation and dissemination strategies
- Handles budget associated with assigned research and publication projects
- Supports congress planning as needed including clinical booth activities and scientific sessions coverage
- Mentors junior CSER staff as needed
Experience and Education
- A minimum of a Master's Degree with at least 10 years of clinical, medical affairs or related technical experience
- PhD/MD/PharmD with at least 8 years industry/academic research experience preferred
- A minimum of 1-2 year people management related experience is required for this role
- A Life Science, Physical Science, Nursing, or Biological Science degree preferred
- Medical device experience, especially in neurovascular therapeutic experience highly preferred
- Clinical research experience
- Experience with medical writing and systematic literature review desired
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Certifications/Licenses and Affiliations
- Strong scientific capabilities and research background, can think creatively to bring forth new insights and innovative ideas to grow external research collaborations leading to impactful publications
- Able to influence others along with strong written and oral communication skills
- Advanced project management skills with the ability to balance multiple projects
- Strategic mentality and critical analytical skill
- Working knowledge of biostatistical methods
- Successful experience in publication planning and development
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices and ICMJE standard
- Leadership in Evidence generation strategy
Requirements
- A minimum of a Master's Degree with at least 10 years of clinical, medical affairs or related technical experience
- PhD/MD/PharmD with at least 8 years industry/academic research experience preferred
- A minimum of 1-2 year people management related experience is required
- A Life Science, Physical Science, Nursing, or Biological Science degree preferred
- Medical device experience, especially in neurovascular therapeutic experience highly preferred
- Clinical research experience
- Experience with medical writing and systematic literature review desired
- Strong scientific capabilities and research background
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Advanced project management skills with the ability to balance multiple projects
- Strategic mentality and critical analytical skill
- Working knowledge of biostatistical methods
- Successful experience in publication planning and development
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices and ICMJE standard
- Leadership in Evidence generation strategy
Benefits
- Vacation
- Sick time
- Holiday pay
- Floating holidays
- Work, personal and family time
- Parental leave
- Bereavement leave
- Caregiver leave
- Volunteer leave
- Military spouse time-off
Company overview
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is the pharmaceutical division of Johnson & Johnson, leading the way in medical innovation with a relentless focus on bringing transformational treatments to patients worldwide. The company applies rigorous science and compassion to address the most complex diseases of our time, developing groundbreaking medicines across key therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, neuroscience, and cardiopulmonary medicine. With deep expertise and global reach, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine reimagines how devastating diseases are treated and cured, delivering hope and better care for millions of patients and their families. The organization pioneers the path from laboratory research to clinical application, championing patients every step of the way while maintaining an unwavering commitment to scientific excellence and patient-centered innovation.