EMEA Senior Medical Advisor/Medical Education Lead Cardiovascular

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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

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OVERALL PURPOSE OF JOB:

• To lead the collaboration, support, and communication between the Regional Medical Affairs Team for a specific product or group of products and a specific group of Operating Company Medical Affairs Teams including OpCos, as well as Global cross-functional members / R&D.

• To create, build and nurture a trusted collaboration with the external scientific community in order to facilitate a continuous communication, influence and transfer of knowledge between the company, thought leaders and a wider group of physicians and customers. Is considered as a scientific expert by external leading specialists.

• To support, follow up and/or execute the implementation of activities as outlined in the EMEA Medical Affairs Product Plan across EMEA under the guidance of the EMEA Disease Team Leader (EDTL) in close cooperation with operating companies, and other EMEA functions (EMEA Medical Affairs Program Lead [EMPL], Scientific Knowledge Lead [SKL], Medical Education Scientific Relations Lead [MESRL], Regulatory Affairs, Marketing, Health Economic and Market Access [HEMAR])

• To shape and input into the development of the EMEA Medical Strategy and the EMEA Medical Affairs Product Plan (MAP Plan) for a specific product or group of products in line with Global strategy and in alignment with the Integrated Brand Value Team (IBVT) strategy (anticipating needs-identifying gaps in advance), taking into account both the weighted needs of the EMEA countries and feedback from the external scientific communities/thought leaders. To cocreate the development of the Global Medical Strategy, CATs, WWIEGP and Launch Readiness plans for a specific product or group of products

• To shape and support, as a core member of the EMAP team and the functional network, effective communication between the key internal regional and local groups.

• To represent in a proactive way the unified EMEA MAF voice towards key internal and external stakeholders.

• Coordinate and execute on EMEA-level medical education plan.

• To shape and execute the Launch Readiness Plan framework for new products or indications working closely with the countries and with global including guidelines projects.

• The role requires a high level of accountability in leading cross-functional initiatives that span multiple indications, therapeutic areas, and strategic alliances. The Senior Medical Advisor will be expected to drive strategic alignment and execution across diverse teams and geographies.

• The position may operate within a complex and evolving environment, leveraging advanced technologies, digital platforms, and data-driven insights to inform medical strategies and decision-making.

• The incumbent will play a pivotal role in integrating innovative solutions and fostering collaboration with global, regional and local partners, ensuring that medical affairs activities are aligned with both global standards and local market needs.

• Champion the adoption and integration of new technologies and digital platforms to enhance medical engagement, evidence generation, and knowledge dissemination.

• May foster and manage complex collaborations with alliance partners, academic institutions, and external stakeholders to co-develop and implement innovative medical solutions that address unmet patient needs.

MAIN ACTIVITIES/TASKS:

• EMEA Medical Affairs Product Team Core Membership

• To act as a EMEA MA expert, shape and input into the strategy for a specific product or group of products:

  • Represent EMEA voice towards internal and external stakeholders

  • Develop and maintain detailed knowledge in products, market trends, competitor activities etc.

  • Build up/maintain network with external thought leaders

• To provide expertise to, as well as plan and execute the Medical Affairs Functional Network

• To provide expertise to Operating Company functions (CVTs, Medical, Commercial, HEMAR Regulatory Affairs etc.)

• To provide key information for the region and expertise to Global functions (GCSO and R&D)

• To have a pro-active role in the EMEA Medical Affairs Product Team (EMAP team: EMEA Medical Program Lead (EMPL) and the Medical Affairs functional network) to provide input into and support the implementation of the EMEA MA Strategy and Plan:

  • Work with the EMAP Team to SHAPE and gather insights and input for the EMEA Medical Affairs Product Plan(s) for designated product(s) according to the EMAP Team charter

  • Work with the EMAP Team and Medical Affairs functional network to drive the implementation of the Strategy and Plan

  • Work with the EMAP Team and Medical Affairs functional network to drive Medical Education Strategy and Plan

  • Alongside the EDTL, take the lead on building the Launch Readiness Plan

  • Support effective and regular communications between EMAPT and local MA teams, including regular communications to help minimise duplication of advocacy and access programs across countries, and facilitate co-ordination between EMEA Medical Affairs, Marketing, HEMAR, Diagnostics teams and individual countries

  • Provide help designing and input into local publications plan

  • Provide input into Medical Education plans/activities in EMEA countries

  • Provide scientific input/shape strategy into Diagnostics, Biomarker strategy and Devices if applicable.

  • Support operating companies in developing, aligning, and implementing their product strategies and tactical plans.

• To generate the right examples of real IMPACT for the patients and for the business.

• Be pro-active and empowered to assess and address opportunities and challenges with limited EDTL oversight

External Relationships

• To create, build up and nurture a trusted collaboration with the external scientific community in order to facilitate a continuous communication and transfer of knowledge between the company, thought leaders and a wider group of physicians and customers. To be considered as scientific expert by external leading specialists.

• To leverage relationships with investigators, EMEA thought leaders and patient groups to gain input into the development of the product strategy and to specific protocols.

• To transform those relationships into tangible projects/outcomes adding value to patients and business

Study Planning and Execution

• To build the MAF study Plan from strategy to execution in collaboration with the MAF team and integrating feedback from other internal stakeholders.

• Alongside EDTL, lead the collaboration with OpCo Medical Affairs to evaluate Investigator Initiated Study (IIS) proposals for scientific soundness and whether those are in alignment with the medical strategy

• Work with and support the EMPL and MADU in the oversight of EG activities.

• To act as Study Responsible Physician (when the Medical Advisor is a qualified medical doctor) or Study Responsible Scientist

Publications

• To help build and support the development and implementation of the EMEA MA publication plan at regional and/or local level.

• Support efforts that ensure that J&J guidelines for publication of studies are followed, and that all MA studies (local and EMEA) are published in accordance with J&J policy. Ensure EMEA messages relating to allocated product(s) (including core medical education materials, abstracts, medical information materials, marketing materials etc.) accurately reflect scientific data and are fully compliant with applicable regulations.

Medical Education

• For pan-EMEA Medical Education activities, shape Medical Education programs concept, review the program proposals and final program outline and support the review of scientific Medical Education materials in collaboration with SKL, rehearsals with speakers etc.

Other Activities as Required

• Provide input to EMEA business development initiatives for allocated product(s). When requested Partner with the late lifecycle management group to provide proactive medical input for lifecycle extension opportunities as appropriate

• Liaise with R&D functions as needed and appropriate (eg pure substances requests, PK data requests etc)

Compliance

• Ensure safety reporting requirements (timely AE/PQC reporting) as set out in company policies and SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures) are met and appropriately managed when planning projects, developing materials, executing projects and contracting vendors.

• Ensure HCC and legal requirements are fully understood, appropriately managed and complied with when planning projects, developing materials, executing projects and contracting vendors

OTHER FEATURES OF THE JOB:

• May foster and manage complex collaborations with alliance partners, academic institutions, and external stakeholders to co-develop and implement innovative medical solutions that address unmet patient needs

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Deep knowledge of atrial fibrillation and/or stroke and a proven network of external experts.

• Good knowledge of all products within TA

• In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience of clinical trial design and study data analysis

• Good knowledge of EU CTD and GCP requirements

• Good knowledge of study execution, Global Medical Safety and regulatory affairs

• Highly customer and market place focused with an awareness of the importance of business results

• Innovative with the ability to coordinate and drive a complex and changing environment

• Strategic vision: identifying and prioritizing insights, understanding the medical environment and adaption, shaping MAF plans, identifying needs, personalization of messages, active participation, anticipating needs.

• Ability to lead towards big picture thinking with attention to details

• Ability to work effectively in a matrix environment and to drive prioritization

• Ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.

• Ability to work under minimal supervision and to lead full programs or projects

• Capable of working in multi-cultural, virtual teams

• Very strong and demonstrable communication and influencing skills that can impact at a Local, Regional and Global level

• Awareness of, and adherence to, Johnson & Johnson Credo values, policies and SOPs

• Fluency in English language required

• Fluency in additional EMEA languages an advantage

EXPERIENCE:

• Advanced scientific or medical degree

• 4+ years experience in an area relevant to the TA

• 5+ years medical affairs, including medical education experience at regional level

• Experience in alliance environments is a plus.

• Local Operating Company experience is required

JOB LOCATION:

• The role is EMEA based and is likely to involve extensive EMEA and International travel. The role holder will be expected to be based in his/her current country of residence as long as easy access to travel/transportation and local hosting is available at a J&J Commercial IM office.

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