Director, Strategic Communications & Learning

Posted: Tuesday, 10 December 2024
Valid Thru: Thursday, 09 January 2025
Index Requested on: 12/10/2024 13:17:30
Indexed on: 12/10/2024 13:17:30

Location: Titusville, NJ, 08560, US

Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 - Business and Financial Operations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

Johnson and Johnson is hiring!

Description:

DIRECTOR, STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS & LEARNING, VALUE & EVIDENCE SCIENTIFIC ENGAGEMENT

This position will be (onsite/hybrid) in Titusville, New Jersey. Alternate onsite/hybrid locations may be considered in Horsham, Pennsylvania

This is an opening for one of two positions, either in immunology or oncology

Johnson & Johnson is currently recruiting for a Director, Strategic Communications & Learning (SC& L), part of the Scientific Affairs Value & Evidence Scientific Engagement (V& ESE) team, supporting Oncology or Immunology, to be located in Titusville, NJ or Horsham, PA.

At Johnson & Johnson (J& J), we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions 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/ .

The Value & Evidence Scientific Engagement (V& ESE) organization, within Scientific Affairs, engages with Population Health Decision Makers (PHDM) across the product lifecycle to share clinical and economic information about approved and investigational drug therapies, address potential impact on formulary and coverage decisions, treatment paradigms, and budgets, and enhance understanding of the value of innovation, health equity implications, and market dynamics.

Key accountabilities and/or activities of this position:

Demonstrate value through superior scientific communications to support or Immunology Therapeutic Area:

§ Anticipate critical market access needs and develop scientific communication strategies, in close partnership with cross functional partners from V& ESE Field, Medical Affairs, Strategic Customer Group (SCG) and others

§ Drive and lead the timely development and approval of PHDM-centric resources supporting the Oncology or Immunology Therapeutic Area. Examples include: Evidence and Access Decks (EADs), pipeline decks, economic decks, and other proactive and reactive resources.

§ Lead a team with direct accountability for the development and execution of strategic proactive and reactive PHDM-centric resources for the Oncology or Immunology therapeutic area.

- Created per FDA guidance, regulations, and SOPs

- Based on PHDM needs (content, source, story flow)

- Adeptly navigated through review and approval processes, including Copy Approval Committee

- Updated based on new data and insights

- Shaped by Field insights/voice-of-customer

§ Drive resource effectiveness and efficiency by sharing scientific content and best practices across functions including, Medical Affairs, Research & Development, Global Commercial Strategic Organization

§ Collaborate regularly across Scientific Affairs, Strategic Customer Group (SCG), Medical Affairs, Research & Development, Commercial to ensure communication materials are accurate, effective, and consistent to medical strategy

Optimize V& ESE Field learning experience for Oncology or Immunology Therapeutic Area

§ Increase Field team effectiveness by identifying training needs, building education resources, aligning account strategies, and implementing best practicesfor scientific and non-scientific learning

§ Oversee the design and delivery of training strategy, content, and materials, incorporating adult learning and instructional design principles

Develop, recruit, and retain diverse talent that drives business performance for accountable therapeutic areas

§ Partner with the Leadership Team and Human Resource to recruit based on current and future talent needs and identify talent pools in and outside of J& J

§ Develop current talent by providing meaningful feedback and identifying opportunities for further growth

§ Create an environment where employees feel empowered to make decisions, try new things, have authentic conversations, and champion diverse perspectives

§ Enable the team to learn and apply customer insights

§ Support efforts to strengthen scientific and technical expertise, leadership capabilities, project management capabilities and business acumen

Drive continuous improvement and other:

§ Identify and execute projects that accelerate and improve communication and learning strategies and processes

§ Drive the adoption of new guidelines, standards, training, and technologies

§ Design and establish benchmarks that measure the impact and effectiveness of communication resources and learning programs on overall performance

§ Ensure continuous and timely flow of information on key communication activities, achievements, and needs of the Field organization to leaders

§ Lead the process to select communication agencies and/or contractors and be responsibl e for their execution, including managing output, compliance, and budget

§ Develop and maintain functional business plan and budget for accountable therapeutic areas Qualifications:

Education:

§ A masters, advanced degree, or equivalent in a scientific, health economics, health policy or related field is required

Professional Experience:

§ Oncology or Immunologyexperience is preferred

§ 8 or more years of experience in the pharm or healthcare industry, preferably in health economics, market access, communications, or related functions

§ 8 or more years medical communications, marketing, medical writing, medical information, scientific research, or related experience is required

§ Experience managing individuals is required

§ Experience managing a budget is preferred

§ Knowledge of US Heath care system, financing, and delivery is required

§ Knowledge of pharmaceutical strategies and tactics to meet commercial and scientific objectives for a given product is required

§ Understanding of regulatory guidance and regulations related to conducting research and disseminating scientific information is required

Demonstrated abilities and competencies:

Leading:

§ Experience leading a team in a matrix environment is essential

§ Demonstrated track record of leadership and achievement

§ Self-starter with a well-developed aptitude for leading, building, and participating in teams

§ Excel in a fast-paced, high-pressured environment

§ Ability to facilitate teams through difficult conversations to problem solve and work toward favorable team outcome

Communication:

§ Synthesize and organize complex concepts from a variety of sources into compelling messages

§ Imagine new solutions with an open mind

§ Advanced PowerPoint skills; proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook

§ Clear and concise writing

Influencing, Collaboration and Teaming:

§ Highly motivated "customer centric" approach to getting the job done

§ Collaborate across functions and groups to achieve results

§ Facilitate alignment across multiple partners with at times misaligned interests

§ Influence and mentor teams without formal authority

§ Build relationships and coalitions across the organization

Organization :

§ Focused project manager with superior time management and organizational skills to implement multiple cross-functional projects simultaneously, end-to-end, on time and within budget

§ Ability to solve problems, multitask and shift priorities to focus energy on highest-value initiatives

Business acumen:

§ Knowledge of J& J Commercial or R& D business and our customers

§ Experience implementing processes designed to improve overall efficiencies, cross function

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $160000 to 276000

The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation's performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company's discretion on an individual basis. •The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market."

This role may require up to 10% domestic travel and allows for hybrid/flexible work arrangement (based in Titusville, NJ or Horsham, PA).

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.

Responsibilities:

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Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

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Benefits:

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