Hematology TA Head

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The Hematology TA Head is responsible for medical and scientific leadership for the Janssen TA Strategy. This role is responsible and accountable for providing high-level, evidenced-based scientific expertise to internal and external partners. The successful candidate will have a key role in the Integrated Evidence Generation Process (IEGP) in collaboration with the therapeutic area team and in direct communication with the global organization. He/She/They will provide scientific support for evidence-generation activities, including local Phase IV clinical studies and Investigator Initiated Studies. He/She/They will also work closely with external sites to ensure seamless integration of the new assets into the health care system. He/She/They will also lead, manage and coach a team that includes Medical Directors, a Scientific Advisor and a Senior MSL Manager. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Develop and deploy the medical strategy for the TA in alignment with internal Janssen stakeholders and external physicians, coordinators and sites

Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders as co-lead of the cross-functional TA business team to align on portfolio strategy

Secure required resources to execute the Medical Affairs Plan and manage the resources appropriately

Identifies data gaps for each product within the respective disorders areas and develops a Data Generation Plan. Presents data gaps to the Global team and actively participates in the research approval process, ReCAP

Actively and represent Canada on the global Med Affairs Team (GMAT) and liaise with multiple global partners to provide expertise and to ensure Canadian needs are met

Participates and represents Medical Affairs on internal Leadership Teams (segmented by Therapeutic area)

Lead and partner in interactions with key individual stakeholders to provide input and decision-making into short, medium, and long-range solutions to ensure appropriate data generation and data communication strategies

Develop, conduct and manage clinical protocols of high scientific standard in support of local initiatives

Champion Investigator Initiated Studies to meet Canadian needs & oversight of final deliverables

Accountable to own publication strategy, planning and execution

Develop and maintain relationships with external investigators and opinion leaders involved in the delivery of TA care or engaged in TA studies

Liaise with physicians and centers to obtain and review relevant patient specific medical information

Identify the opportunity to gather relevant information via Scientific Advisory Boards, including development of an agenda, identifying attendees, overseeing the conduct of Ad Boards

Maintain up-to-date scientific expertise with regular attendance at key scientific/clinical/economic conferences, training sessions and preceptorships.

Lead, manage and coach a team that includes Medical Directors, a Scientific Advisor and a Senior MSL Manager

Qualifications Educational Requirements:

A minimum of a PhD or MD degree (or equivalent) is required with specialty training and certification in the therapeutic area preferred. Other advanced scientific degree may be given consideration.

Other Requirements:

Experience in the Hematology Therapeutic Areas or Oncology is required.

A minimum of 8 years of combined relevant experience in a medical/clinical environment and/or scientific function in the pharmaceutical industry is required, along with at least 2 years in the medical affairs function or other related environment.

A minimum of 5 years of experience in clinical medicine in an area relevant to the therapeutic area is a plus.

Experience leading cross-functional teams and/or managing people.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with both scientific and lay audiences are required

Strong background in clinical research with complementary experience in sales/marketing and international exposure is preferred.

Proven track record developing, presenting and publishing clinical studies.

Strong leadership skills and the ability to work with and motivate teams.

Bilingualism in English and French is an asset.

This position requires up to 25% annual travel (domestic and international travel).

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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