Associate Director, Scientific Communications, Hematology Oncology - Horsham, PA

Job Information

• Job Function:
  Medical Affairs Group
• Job Sub Function:
  Medical Writing
• Job Category:
  People Leader
• All Job Posting Locations:
  Horsham, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for an Associate Director, Scientific Communications, Hematology Oncology, in U.S. Medical Affairs (USMA), located in Horsham, PA.

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science‑based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at

• Serve as a key scientific lead for assigned asset(s) within the Hematology Oncology TA, providing editorial, scientific, and strategic expertise for assigned projects.
• Develop and execute strategic publication plans and scientific communication plans in collaboration with cross‑functional TA team members (Medical, Real‑World Evidence, Statisticians, etc.).
• Integrate scientific, medical, and real‑world evidence, including health economics, into scientific communications strategy.
• Provide medical writing review of draft publications, MSL materials, and digital medical education materials.
• Responsible for efficient review (and sometimes preparation) and delivery of high‑quality publications, presentations, and abstracts; review all project‑related content for accuracy and consistency.
• Facilitate discussions regarding amplification and dissemination of published data and contribute to the strategic scientific communications plan, including digital medical education plan.
• Lead the development and execution of innovative scientific communications including interactive PDFs, infographics, podcasts, and novel digital media with medical communication vendor support.
• Coordinate development, review, and approval of both reactive and proactive materials for the MSL team including talking points, presentations, and interactive infographics.
• Manage expectations, timelines, and budgets of the medical communication vendors.
• Lead projects and deliver documents within process/timeline constraints.
• Build working relationships with internal collaborators and partners, along with external investigators/authors.
• Guide or train cross‑functional team members, including external medical communication vendors, on processes, SOPs, and standard methodologies; coach or mentor more junior colleagues.

• Candidates with a Doctoral degree (PhD, Pharm
  
  D, MD, or DO) with 6‑8 years’ experience or a Masters’ degree with 8‑10 years of related (pharmaceutical) work experience is required.
• In‑depth knowledge of medical writing and publication guidelines, such as GPP 2022, ICMJE, ICH, GCP, AMA is required.
• Medical Communications Vendor management experience is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication, as well as presentation, management and problem‑solving skills are required.
• Demonstrated ability to work in cross‑functional environments as well as ability to partner with scientists, academicians, clinicians, and vendors.
• Be a highly motivated, organized, self‑starter with a proven record of achievements.
• Experience in Word, Microsoft Office, Excel, Adobe Professional, and Veeva.

• A minimum of 2 years publication strategy and planning experience in a pharmaceutical, CRO, or vendor setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of the hematology oncology therapeutic area would be an advantage.

• This position will be based in Horsham, PA, 3 days a week, and may require up to 20% travel.

The expected base pay range for this position is $137,000 to $235,750. 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…