Associate Director, Medical Communications & Scientific Exchange; MCSE Strategic Execution Lead

Associate Director, Medical Communications & Scientific Exchange (MCSE) Strategic Execution Lead, located in Horsham, Pennsylvania, United States.

• Oversee day‑to‑day operations of the MSL Communications team, including maintenance of trackers, email distribution lists, and communication of software or training updates.
• Support and test iConnect/CRM functions and serve as subject‑matter expert on Veeva iMedical Knowledge, CRM, CURE, and related platforms.
• Liaise with Janssen Scientific Affairs (Medical Content Excellence, MISE, JJMC) to ensure timely updates to internal systems for MSL resources.
• Troubleshoot urgent issues in iMK and CRM in collaboration with MSL Communications leads.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities and expanded capabilities of iMK, CRM, and other novel approaches to scientific exchange.
• Collaborate with Learning & Development to provide training for MSL onboarding and ongoing knowledge gaps in iMK and CRM.
• Oversee operational support for the J&J publication review tool (JPUBs) and ensure quality assurance of MCSE deliverables.
• Provide budgeting oversight for MCSE (SOWs, POs, accrual tracking) and prepare portfolio reports for senior leadership.
• Support additional operational activities within MCSE as required.
• Spearhead digital‑innovation initiatives for MCSE, gathering evidence on current use and creating a plan to trial and expand digital assets within US Immuno-Medical Affairs.
• Coordinate with global MAF, other disease‑area strongholds, and cross‑functional teams to develop broadly applicable digital‑innovation strategies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Healthcare, or related discipline with at least 6 years of medical‑communications experience, or 6 years of related pharmaceutical experience; alternatively, an advanced degree (MS, PhD, Pharm
  
  D) with at least 4 years of related pharmaceutical experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work in cross‑functional environments and partner with scientists, clinicians, academicians, and vendors.
• Experience with process improvement and operations in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Familiarity with Veeva Systems and the Medical/Legal/Regulatory review process.
• High proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, including slide design, scientific accuracy, visual appeal, creativity, and innovative thinking.
• Detail orientation and strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities.

• Experience in Rheumatology, Dermatology, Gastroenterology, Immunology, or related therapeutic areas.
• Experience in IT, software, engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in pharmaceutical health‑care compliance for external communication of scientific materials.
• Knowledge of digital medical strategy and communications.
• People‑management experience, including vendor management.

Base pay range: $137,000–$235,750. Eligible for an annual performance bonus per company plan.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability, business accident, and group legal insurance.
• 401(k) retirement and savings plan.
• Paid time off: vacation (120hours), sick time (40hours), holidays (13days), personal/family time (up to 40hours), parental leave (480hours), condolence leave (30days), caregiver leave (10days), volunteer leave (4days), military spouse time‑off (80hours).
• Additional benefits per company and location policies.

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 veterans and individuals with disabilities and provide a disability‑inclusive interview process. Requests for accommodation can be made via the Employee Health Support Center.