Medical Director, Medical Affairs- Gastroenterology

Medical Director, Medical Affairs- Gastroenterology At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com We are searching for a Medical Director, Medical Affairs – Gastroenterology located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Purpose The Medical Director is responsible for medical and scientific leadership for the J&J Gastroenterology therapeutic area strategy, including all in-line and pipeline assets. This role is accountable for delivering evidence‑based scientific expertise to internal and external partners for all assets in the therapeutic area, delegating responsibility to the Associate Medical Director and/or Scientific Advisor as appropriate. The Medical Director is accountable for the Integrated Evidence Generation Process (IEGP) in collaboration with the therapeutic area team and in direct communication with the global organization. They lead the team responsible for the National Medical Education and Evidence Communication / Dissemination plans, work closely with external HCPs/sites to ensure seamless integration of the assets into the health care system, and provide scientific strategic leadership to the field medical team. They co‑lead the cross‑functional Patient Value Team and the development/execution of the cross‑functional Business Plan and associated operational budget. They also contribute to global/regional strategic planning through representation on teams such as the Worldwide Medical Affairs Strategy Team and Study Publication Team. You Will Be Responsible For Develop and deploy the medical strategy for the therapeutic area in alignment with internal J&J Innovative Medicine stakeholders and external physicians and sites. Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders as co‑lead of the cross‑functional TA business team to align on portfolio strategy. Ensure integration of TA portfolio strategy across internal stakeholders on the brand team. Identify opportunities to gather relevant information via Scientific Advisory Boards, including strategic development and tactical execution of these activities. Lead the Launch Readiness Process for assets in the pipeline – pre‑launch medical activities including advisory boards, congress activities, and regional coordination. Actively represent Canada on global teams and liaise with multiple global partners to provide expertise and ensure Canadian needs are met. Lead and partner in interactions with key stakeholders to provide input and decision‑making into short, medium, and long‑range solutions for data generation and communication strategies. Develop and maintain relationships with external investigators and opinion leaders involved in the delivery of TA care or engaged in TA studies. Identify data gaps for each product within the respective disorder area, develop a data generation plan, present data gaps to the global team, and actively participate in the research approval process. Develop, conduct and manage clinical protocols of high scientific standard in support of local initiatives. Champion investigator‑initiated studies to meet Canadian needs & oversee final deliverables. Develop and execute publication strategy. Partake in company‑sponsored studies – develop strategy, protocol and hypotheses for phase IV clinical trials, and aid in the identification of sites. Secure required resources to execute the TA medical plan. Lead, manage and develop a team that includes the Associate Medical Director, Scientific Advisors, National Medical Education Manager and Medical Communications Lead. Hire strong individuals into the team, manage performance, manage team operational budget, and champion development of team members. Provide strategic leadership and indirect coaching to the field medical team. Lead the Medical Integrated Team, ensuring high standards for Medical Education and Medical Communications plans. Qualifications / Requirements PhD or MD preferred; PharmD or MSc at a minimum, combined with relevant experience. A minimum of 8 years of experience, including in a medical/scientific function in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry. Demonstrated experience with direct people leadership. Ability to build and develop effective teams. Experience in gastroenterology is an asset. Experience related to Medical Education and/or Medical Communications is an asset. Strong knowledge of GCP, IMC code and Healthcare Compliance policies and procedures; familiarity with SOP‑guided environments and local regulatory requirements. Strategic thinking and a flawless execution record. Proven ability to communicate effectively to Key Opinion Leaders and non‑experts. Ability to put data into perspective and communicate concisely. Demonstrated critical thinking, strong project management skills and the ability to influence decision‑making with relevant partners. Prioritization skills and big‑picture orientation. Scientific and business acumen. Demonstrated initiative, multitasking and follow‑through. Experience developing and/or executing product strategy. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to mentor others in communicating complex scientific information. Strong leadership capabilities and excellent interpersonal skills. Proven track record of developing, presenting and publishing clinical studies. Bilingual English and French is preferred. Travel estimated to be 20% of the time both internationally and in Canada. This position is located at 19 Green Belt Drive, Toronto home office and follows a hybrid schedule of three days in the office and two days remotely per week. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. #J-18808-Ljbffr