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Johnson & Johnson

Nov 5, 2024

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Consulting
    Healthcare
  • Mumbai

Requirements

  • Post Graduate Medical Degree (MD) in Pharmacology or in any Medical Specialty.
  • Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in pharmaceutical/healthcare industry
  • Good understanding of medical affairs function
  • Understanding of local regulatory policy and industry's code of practice related to drug registration, pharmaceutical promotion and clinical research.

Responsibilities

  • Developing a strong Medical Affairs Strategy and Tactical Plan for the allocated therapeutic areas, in alignment with local organisation, Regional & Global overall MAF strategy and providing deep TA expert information and advice to internal teams.
  • Close collaboration with key stakeholders from marketing, regulatory, access, Med Ed and GCO during local Business Planning and Strategic Planning, with overall ownership for the Medical Affairs component of a brand or business unit plan and ensuring medical leadership during Brand & Medical Cross Functional Team meetings to ensure alignment to Medical teams’ objectives.
  • As a key driver stakeholder, along with marketing, you will provide guidance in the development of promotional, educational and disease state materials (including digital, slide decks and printed) providing medical advice. You will be responsible for ensuring all materials are developed in compliance with relevant company and Code requirements, ensuring timely review and approval for all assigned materials.
  • Developing and maintaining KOL engagement strategy
  • Uncovering and establishing new partnerships with key peak bodies
  • Leading the development of data generation plans and activities to address data gaps to achieve better patient outcomes & aligned overall brand strategy, as well as managing safety review for data generation activities.
  • Managing all requests from clinicians to access Janssen products either directly, or by ensuring the relevant function is involved in a timely manner
  • Working closely with Marketing / Market Access, Medical Education and Training Department to ensure that there is adequate knowledge on individual therapeutic areas / brands

FAQs

What is the primary role of a Medical Advisor at Johnson & Johnson?

The primary role of a Medical Advisor at Johnson & Johnson is to lead and shape the Oncology Portfolio strategy in collaboration with cross-functional teams, developing and executing innovative medical plans and targeted evidence generation strategies.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Post Graduate Medical Degree (MD) in Pharmacology or any Medical Specialty is required, along with a minimum of 2-3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.

What percentage of travel is expected for this role?

The position requires 20-30% travel for interaction with customers and various stakeholders.

What types of relationships will the Medical Advisor be expected to develop?

The Medical Advisor will be expected to develop scientific relationships with external stakeholders such as key opinion leaders, prescribers, nurses, allied health professionals, patients, and special interest groups.

How does this role contribute to product access?

The Medical Advisor plays a crucial role in facilitating pipeline product introduction and in-market registered product access by engaging with external stakeholders and developing medical strategies.

What teams will the Medical Advisor collaborate with?

The Medical Advisor will collaborate closely with key stakeholders from marketing, regulatory, access, medical education, and global clinical operations during local business and strategic planning.

What understanding of regulatory policies is required for this role?

A good understanding of local regulatory policy and industry codes of practice related to drug registration, pharmaceutical promotion, and clinical research is required for this role.

Is prior experience in medical affairs necessary for this position?

Yes, candidates should have a good understanding of the medical affairs function as part of their qualifications.

What will be the Medical Advisor's responsibility regarding educational materials?

The Medical Advisor will provide guidance in the development of promotional, educational, and disease state materials, ensuring compliance with company and code requirements.

Will the Medical Advisor be involved in data generation activities?

Yes, the Medical Advisor will lead the development of data generation plans and activities to address data gaps and improve patient outcomes, as aligned with the overall brand strategy.

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Johnson & Johnson

Hospitals and Health Care

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Profound Change Requires Boldness. Johnson & Johnson is the largest and most diversified healthcare products company in the world. We’re producing life-changing breakthroughs every day, and have been for the last 130 years. The combination of new technologies and your expertise enables amazing things to happen. Those working in medical devices are 3-D printing artificial joints personalized for each patient, while researchers in pharmaceuticals use AI to discover lifesaving drugs. Imagine what the rest of our team of 134,000 people at 260 companies in more than 60 countries across the world is accomplishing. We redefine what it means to be a big company in today’s world.