Scientific Advisor Rare Disease & General Medicine

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 Med Tech, 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.

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Medical Affairs Group

Medical Affairs

Scientific/Technology

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

We are searching for the best talent for Scientific Advisor Rare Disease & General Medicine located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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.
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Scientific Advisor will be responsible for providing expert scientific expertise in the Rare Disease & General Medicine therapeutic areas while managing a broad range of Medical Affairs activities, as assigned by the Medical Director, including scientific data management, publication plan, training and support of the MSL team, and establishing and maintaining trusted relationships with relevant Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs).

• Establish and maintain trusted peer‑to‑peer relationships with specific KOLs to collaborate on scientific projects, share balanced scientific data as needed, and provide support in the development of clinical publications in accordance with company policies, applicable laws, regulations and ethical standards.
• Provide strategic scientific support to key stakeholders, including Marketing, Access and Regulatory Affairs.
• Critical contributor to study design, protocol development, and interpretation of results, post‑hoc analyses and publication for local company sponsored phase IV programs.
• Lead the process for execution of the local clinical trial initiatives within the therapeutic areas.
• Identify new development trends most likely to impact the business and devise plans of action to innovate or close the scientific gaps.
• Lead the development and/or review/approval of balanced and credible communication materials (including slide presentations) for internal and external use and dissemination and provide congress support.
• Develop and/or deliver scientific training for internal partners and MSL team.
• Accountable for regular review, analysis and dissemination of medical voice of customer to derive insights and develop action plans to deliver on the medical strategy.
• Be available as a rapid deployment resource to effectively manage critical events and special medical projects that require a significant amount of cross‑functional integration.
• Assist the Medical Director in building the Medical Sciences strategic plan, including participation in IEGP process.
• Participate, lead or represent Medical Sciences on special projects as agreed upon with Medical Director.

• PhD and/or MD strongly preferred. Minimum of a university degree in science or health‑related field with significant therapeutic‑area experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant therapeutic and/or pharmaceutical experience, strong clinical and/or scientific background and track record of collaboration in a matrix environment.
• MSL or equivalent field experience in medical/clinical Rare Disease & General Medicine therapeutic areas is an asset.
• Ability to adapt data to the audience and communicate it concisely as required.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills required.
• Strong planning and organizational skills: manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Demonstration of a strong publication track record as an asset.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix project team environment, partnered with strong project…