Director, Global Medical Affairs Lead, Neurodegeneration
Johnson & Johnson
June 26, 2026
Remote friendly (Raritan, NJ)
United States
Medical Affairs
Job Title: Director, Global Medical Affairs Lead, Neurodegeneration
Job Duties:
- Lead and oversee medical affairs strategy for Neurodegeneration pipeline assets, focusing on pre-launch activities for Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, and ALS.
- Develop and execute cross-functionally aligned medical affairs strategies with worldwide partners.
- Collaborate with Global R&D, Market Access, and Commercial on regionally aligned differentiation and medical adoption strategies.
- Own external engagement: global advisory boards; medical symposia and congress coordination; pre-approval access plans; KOL and PAG engagement; collaborative research groups and/or pre-competitive consortia; coordinate regional activity.
- Develop Global Evidence Generation strategies for specific assets.
- Contribute to governance and strategy of the Global Medical Affairs Neuroscience Therapeutic Area (programs, people, budget).
- Design and execute Global Medical Affairs Phase 3b or Phase 4 studies, including staffing and budget management.
- Provide medical input to shape global Neuroscience asset strategies.
- Ensure consistent processes and excellence in planning and delivery.
- Set performance goals, monitor results, and provide timely performance feedback.
- Recruit, retain, and develop Neuroscience talent.
Other:
- Hybrid work; may telecommute. 30% travel (domestic & international).
Requirements:
- MD or DO degree and 10 years of experience in the job offered or in a Director, Global Medical Affairs Lead, Neurodegeneration-related occupation.
Benefits (time off):
- Vacation (120 hours/year); Sick time (40 hours/year; CO 48, WA 56); Holiday pay (13 days/year); Work/Personal/Family Time (up to 40 hours/year); Parental Leave (480 hours); Bereavement Leave (240 hours immediate; 40 extended); Caregiver Leave (80 hours); Volunteer Leave (32 hours); Military Spouse Time-Off (80 hours).
Application instruction:
- Job posting anticipated to close on 8/11/2026.
Job Duties:
- Lead and oversee medical affairs strategy for Neurodegeneration pipeline assets, focusing on pre-launch activities for Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, and ALS.
- Develop and execute cross-functionally aligned medical affairs strategies with worldwide partners.
- Collaborate with Global R&D, Market Access, and Commercial on regionally aligned differentiation and medical adoption strategies.
- Own external engagement: global advisory boards; medical symposia and congress coordination; pre-approval access plans; KOL and PAG engagement; collaborative research groups and/or pre-competitive consortia; coordinate regional activity.
- Develop Global Evidence Generation strategies for specific assets.
- Contribute to governance and strategy of the Global Medical Affairs Neuroscience Therapeutic Area (programs, people, budget).
- Design and execute Global Medical Affairs Phase 3b or Phase 4 studies, including staffing and budget management.
- Provide medical input to shape global Neuroscience asset strategies.
- Ensure consistent processes and excellence in planning and delivery.
- Set performance goals, monitor results, and provide timely performance feedback.
- Recruit, retain, and develop Neuroscience talent.
Other:
- Hybrid work; may telecommute. 30% travel (domestic & international).
Requirements:
- MD or DO degree and 10 years of experience in the job offered or in a Director, Global Medical Affairs Lead, Neurodegeneration-related occupation.
Benefits (time off):
- Vacation (120 hours/year); Sick time (40 hours/year; CO 48, WA 56); Holiday pay (13 days/year); Work/Personal/Family Time (up to 40 hours/year); Parental Leave (480 hours); Bereavement Leave (240 hours immediate; 40 extended); Caregiver Leave (80 hours); Volunteer Leave (32 hours); Military Spouse Time-Off (80 hours).
Application instruction:
- Job posting anticipated to close on 8/11/2026.