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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 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.
As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.
Job Function: Medical Affairs Group
Job Sub Function: Medical Writing
Job Category: Professional
All Job Posting Locations: Horsham, Pennsylvania, United States of America
JOB DESCRIPTION
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting for an Associate Director, Medical Communications & Scientific Exchange (MCSE) Strategic Execution Lead located in Horsham, PA.
About Innovative Medicine
Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Associate Director, Medical Communications & Scientific Exchange (MCSE) Strategic Execution Lead, will be responsible for maintaining seamless functionality of MCSE materials for scientific exchange in support of rheumatology, gastroenterology, dermatology, and autoantibody therapeutic areas. This role will also initiate and expand on digital medical innovation of scientific exchange materials created within MCSE, a core department in US Immunology Medical Affairs.
Key Responsibilities
MCSE Support:
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of MSL Comms team, including but not limited to the maintenance of trackers and e-mail distribution lists, communication of important software or training updates, supporting and testing iConnect/CRM functions, and acting as an SME on any of the platforms used by MSL Comms (Veeva iMedical Knowledge and CRM, CURE, etc.)
- Liaise with Janssen Scientific Affairs (including Medical Content Excellence and colleagues in MISE and JJMC) to ensure timely updates to internal systems related to the storage and approvals of MSL resources
- Troubleshoot issues, sometimes urgently, in iMK and CRM in collaboration with the MSL Comms leads
- Seek out continuous improvement and expanded capabilities of iMK and CRM, as well as other novel approaches to scientific exchange in MCSE
- Liaise with Learning & Development (L&D) teams to provide training for MSL onboarding and fill ongoing knowledge gaps regarding optimal usage of iMK and CRM; liaise with L&D to support training to other MAF staff working with MCSE
- Oversee operational support for J&J publication review tool, JPUBs
- Oversee quality assurance of MCSE deliverables
- Oversee operational support to MCSE Leadership in budgeting activities (SOWs, POs, tracking accruals)
- Work closely with MCSE Leadership to track overall team output and prepare for presentations to senior leadership
- Oversee support for other operational activities in MCSE as required
Digital Innovation:
- Spearhead digital innovation efforts on behalf of MCSE
- Gather evidence about current use of digital innovation across US and Global MAF networks, including creation, tracking, and impact of assets
- Create and implement a plan to trial and expand digital innovation within US IMM MAF
- Liaise across functions within US IMM MAF, Global IMM MAF, and other Disease Area Strongholds as needed to develop an approach that has broad applicability across J&J
People Leadership:
- Liaise across functions within US IMM MAF, Global IMM MAF, and other Disease Area Strongholds as needed to develop an approach that has broad applicability across J&J
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences, Healthcare or related discipline with a minimum of 6 years of medical communications experience or 6 years of related (pharmaceutical) work experience or an advanced degree (MS, PhD, PharmD) discipline with a minimum of 4 years related (pharmaceutical) work experience is required
- Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional environments and partner with scientists, academicians, clinicians and vendors is required
- Experience with process improvement and operations in the pharmaceutical industry
- Familiarity with Veeva Systems and the Medical/Legal/Regulatory review process
- Must be highly proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, with outstanding slide design skills including scientific accuracy, visual appeal, creativity and innovative thinking
- Detail-orientation and highly organized
- Excellent Oral And Written Communication Skills Are Required
- Excellent time management and organizational skills are required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in Rheumatology, Dermatology, Gastroenterology, Immunology or related therapeutic areas
- Experience in IT, software, engineering, or related field
- Experience in pharmaceutical health care compliance environment for external communication of scientific materials, with knowledge of compliant display of scientific data
- Familiarity with digital medical strategy & communications
- People management experience is highly preferred, including vendor management experience.
COMPENSATION
- The expected base pay range for this position is $137,000 to $235,750. 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.
Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
Subject To The Terms Of Their Respective Policies And Date Of Hire, Employees Are Eligible For The Following Time Off Benefits:
- Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
- Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – 56 hours per calendar year
- Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – 13 days per calendar year
- Work, Personal and Family Time – up to 40 hours per calendar year
- Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
- Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member; 5 days for an extended family member
- Caregiver Leave – 10 days
- Volunteer Leave – 4 days
- Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours
EEO STATEMENT
Johnson & Johnson is an 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, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Johnson and Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center (ra-employeehealthsup@its.jnj.com) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
Required Skills:
- Business Writing
- Clinical Research and Regulations
- Clinical Trials Operations
- Coaching
- Collaborating
- Copy Editing
- Data Synthesis
- Industry Analysis
- Medical Affairs
- Medical Communications
- Organizing
- Proofreading
- Quality Validation
- Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
- Tactical Planning
- Technical Credibility
The anticipated base pay range for this position is: $137,000.00 - $235,750.00
INTRODUCTION
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 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.
As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.
Job Function: Medical Affairs Group
Job Sub Function: Medical Writing
Job Category: Professional
All Job Posting Locations: Horsham, Pennsylvania, United States of America
JOB DESCRIPTION
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting for an Associate Director, Medical Communications & Scientific Exchange (MCSE) Strategic Execution Lead located in Horsham, PA.
About Innovative Medicine
Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Associate Director, Medical Communications & Scientific Exchange (MCSE) Strategic Execution Lead, will be responsible for maintaining seamless functionality of MCSE materials for scientific exchange in support of rheumatology, gastroenterology, dermatology, and autoantibody therapeutic areas. This role will also initiate and expand on digital medical innovation of scientific exchange materials created within MCSE, a core department in US Immunology Medical Affairs.
Key Responsibilities
MCSE Support:
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of MSL Comms team, including but not limited to the maintenance of trackers and e-mail distribution lists, communication of important software or training updates, supporting and testing iConnect/CRM functions, and acting as an SME on any of the platforms used by MSL Comms (Veeva iMedical Knowledge and CRM, CURE, etc.)
- Liaise with Janssen Scientific Affairs (including Medical Content Excellence and colleagues in MISE and JJMC) to ensure timely updates to internal systems related to the storage and approvals of MSL resources
- Troubleshoot issues, sometimes urgently, in iMK and CRM in collaboration with the MSL Comms leads
- Seek out continuous improvement and expanded capabilities of iMK and CRM, as well as other novel approaches to scientific exchange in MCSE
- Liaise with Learning & Development (L&D) teams to provide training for MSL onboarding and fill ongoing knowledge gaps regarding optimal usage of iMK and CRM; liaise with L&D to support training to other MAF staff working with MCSE
- Oversee operational support for J&J publication review tool, JPUBs
- Oversee quality assurance of MCSE deliverables
- Oversee operational support to MCSE Leadership in budgeting activities (SOWs, POs, tracking accruals)
- Work closely with MCSE Leadership to track overall team output and prepare for presentations to senior leadership
- Oversee support for other operational activities in MCSE as required
Digital Innovation:
- Spearhead digital innovation efforts on behalf of MCSE
- Gather evidence about current use of digital innovation across US and Global MAF networks, including creation, tracking, and impact of assets
- Create and implement a plan to trial and expand digital innovation within US IMM MAF
- Liaise across functions within US IMM MAF, Global IMM MAF, and other Disease Area Strongholds as needed to develop an approach that has broad applicability across J&J
People Leadership:
- Liaise across functions within US IMM MAF, Global IMM MAF, and other Disease Area Strongholds as needed to develop an approach that has broad applicability across J&J
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences, Healthcare or related discipline with a minimum of 6 years of medical communications experience or 6 years of related (pharmaceutical) work experience or an advanced degree (MS, PhD, PharmD) discipline with a minimum of 4 years related (pharmaceutical) work experience is required
- Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional environments and partner with scientists, academicians, clinicians and vendors is required
- Experience with process improvement and operations in the pharmaceutical industry
- Familiarity with Veeva Systems and the Medical/Legal/Regulatory review process
- Must be highly proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, with outstanding slide design skills including scientific accuracy, visual appeal, creativity and innovative thinking
- Detail-orientation and highly organized
- Excellent Oral And Written Communication Skills Are Required
- Excellent time management and organizational skills are required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in Rheumatology, Dermatology, Gastroenterology, Immunology or related therapeutic areas
- Experience in IT, software, engineering, or related field
- Experience in pharmaceutical health care compliance environment for external communication of scientific materials, with knowledge of compliant display of scientific data
- Familiarity with digital medical strategy & communications
- People management experience is highly preferred, including vendor management experience.
COMPENSATION
- The expected base pay range for this position is $137,000 to $235,750. 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.
Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
Subject To The Terms Of Their Respective Policies And Date Of Hire, Employees Are Eligible For The Following Time Off Benefits:
- Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
- Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – 56 hours per calendar year
- Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – 13 days per calendar year
- Work, Personal and Family Time – up to 40 hours per calendar year
- Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
- Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member; 5 days for an extended family member
- Caregiver Leave – 10 days
- Volunteer Leave – 4 days
- Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours
EEO STATEMENT
Johnson & Johnson is an 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, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Johnson and Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center (ra-employeehealthsup@its.jnj.com) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
Required Skills:
- Business Writing
- Clinical Research and Regulations
- Clinical Trials Operations
- Coaching
- Collaborating
- Copy Editing
- Data Synthesis
- Industry Analysis
- Medical Affairs
- Medical Communications
- Organizing
- Proofreading
- Quality Validation
- Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
- Tactical Planning
- Technical Credibility
The anticipated base pay range for this position is: $137,000.00 - $235,750.00
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Associate Director Field Medical Affairs
Target large pharma and biotech employers
Companies like Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, and AstraZeneca have structured medical affairs teams and documented H-1B sponsorship histories. Larger organizations are more likely to have immigration support infrastructure and experience hiring OPT candidates.
Lead with your scientific and clinical expertise
Field Medical Affairs roles require deep therapeutic area knowledge. Highlight your PharmD, MD, or PhD credentials prominently. Employers in this space expect advanced degrees, which strengthens your H-1B specialty occupation case significantly.
Address OPT timing early in the process
Associate Director roles often have longer hiring cycles. Confirm your OPT end date and STEM extension eligibility before applying, so you can communicate your authorization timeline clearly to recruiters without creating uncertainty late in the process.
Focus on therapeutic areas with strong hiring demand
Oncology, rare disease, and neurology consistently see high field medical hiring activity. Positioning yourself in a high-demand therapeutic area gives you more employer options and increases the likelihood of finding OPT-friendly sponsorship opportunities.
Understand the MSL-to-AD career path
Many Associate Director Field Medical Affairs hires come from Medical Science Liaison roles. If you have MSL experience or training, emphasize it. Employers filling AD roles want candidates who understand field medical operations from the ground up.
Request STEM OPT extension if your degree qualifies
PharmD, life sciences, and biomedical degrees often qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. This gives employers a longer authorization window and meaningfully improves your sponsorship prospects before the H-1B filing deadline arrives.
Associate Director Field Medical Affairs OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as Associate Director Field Medical Affairs?
Yes. Associate Director Field Medical Affairs roles typically require an advanced degree in a scientific field, which aligns directly with F-1 OPT eligibility requirements. Your OPT work authorization must be in a role directly related to your field of study, and life sciences or clinical degrees map cleanly to medical affairs positions.
Do Associate Director Field Medical Affairs employers typically sponsor H-1B visas?
Many do, particularly large pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device companies. These organizations hire internationally trained PharmDs, MDs, and PhDs regularly and often have established immigration programs. Smaller regional employers may be less experienced with sponsorship, so it's worth confirming willingness early in the interview process. Migrate Mate lists Associate Director Field Medical Affairs jobs with sponsorship history, so you can filter and apply more strategically.
Does a PharmD or MD degree qualify for STEM OPT extension in this field?
PharmD degrees often qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension because pharmacy programs typically appear on the DHS STEM designated degree list under CIP codes for pharmaceutical sciences. MD degrees from U.S. institutions may also qualify depending on the specific CIP code. Confirm your degree's STEM designation with your DSO before assuming eligibility.
What makes Associate Director Field Medical Affairs a strong OPT-to-H-1B transition role?
The role requires a specific advanced degree in a scientific or clinical field, which is the foundation of an H-1B specialty occupation petition. Employers in medical affairs are accustomed to sponsoring international hires, the role commands compensation well above prevailing wage thresholds, and the specialty occupation argument is straightforward for immigration attorneys to support.
How should I address my OPT status with employers during the interview process?
Be direct and factual. State your current OPT authorization period, whether you qualify for a STEM extension, and when you would need H-1B sponsorship. Employers at the Associate Director level expect candidates to understand their own situation. Presenting this information clearly and early signals professionalism and reduces uncertainty on the employer's side.