Regional Medical Affairs Director LATAM - Oncology
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 innovatively cross the spectrum of healthcare solutions to deliver breakthrough therapies.
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About Innovative Medicine
Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science‑based advancements. Visionaries like you develop treatments, find cures, and pioneer the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.
Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine
Responsibilities
- Member of Regional Medical Affairs leadership team (RMAC); the RMAD is expected to be part of this team which collectively defines, enables and stewards the Medical Affairs vision in the Region.
- Serve as a role model and lead by example supporting transparency and compliance across the organization, articulating a bold, shared vision centered on the patient, embedding and projecting this vision in all internal & external interactions, building empowered and scientifically sound medical teams capable of making impactful company and portfolio differentiating decisions.
- Help the team build skills and mindset to learn, grow, and succeed, removing obstacles and creating framing, clarity, and focus.
- Inspire high levels of medical expertise and an enterprise mindset.
- Co‑lead with the IBVT the brand and business strategy, fostering an environment where decisions are driven by science and data.
- Work closely with GCO and MAO teams to enhance clinical development capabilities to foster an effective and sustainable research environment that allows for innovation and stronger external partnership.
- Accountable for clinical data generation portfolio needed to fill evidence gaps in the region and, in collaboration with the access team, anticipate/support patient access according to regional needs and general strategy.
- Maintain a close relationship with the global team shaping and influencing short and long‑term strategic decisions considering LATAM scenarios.
- Strong focus on digitalization, data, and personalized healthcare in the context of our pioneering medicine portfolio.
- Work with internal and external healthcare stakeholders to enable healthcare sustainability by shaping the environment and ensuring sustainable access to innovation.
Qualifications
- Deep scientific knowledge according to business/regulatory needs.
- Deep knowledge of drug development process, including clinical epidemiology, randomized controlled trials, real world evidence studies, phase 4 studies, and publication plans.
- 10–12 years of work experience, including pharma industry, ideally in Medical Affairs with a minimum of three years of experience in a relevant area.
- Broad experience leading people with complex accountabilities and working with teams outside of medical affairs.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including clear messages from complex data information.
- Business and financial acumen.
- Teamwork, negotiation, coaching and influencing skills – able to work effectively in a matrix with deep listening skills and growth mindset.
- Proven capability in attracting and developing talent to support future succession needs.
- Deep understanding in healthcare and medical compliance.
- Proven capacity to work through complexity, difficulty, and adverse situations with agility and adaptability.
- Entrepreneurial and strategic mindset; experience in creating and delivering on a strategic vision.
- Awareness of, and adherence to, Johnson & Johnson Credo values with an inclusive leadership behavior.
Job Details
- Seniority level: Not Applicable
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Health Care Provider
- Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
- Locations: Bogotá, Distrito Capital, Colombia; Mexico City, Mexico; São Paulo, Brazil
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