Head, Therapeutic Area Lead Rheumatology, US Medical Affairs- Immunology at Johnson & Johnson

  • Company: Johnson & Johnson
  • Location: Horsham, Pennsylvania, United States of America
  • Job type: full time
  • Workplace: hybrid
  • Posted: 2026-06-03

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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. Learn more at jnj.com . 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 Affairs Job Category: People Leader All Job Posting Locations: Horsham, Pennsylvania, United States of America Job Description: We are searching for the best talent for Head, Therapeutic Area Lead Rheumatology, US Medical Affairs- Immunology based in Horsham, PA. About Immunology Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients and healthcare professionals, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. Our Immunology team leads in the development of transformational medicines for immunological disorders and illnesses. You can influence where medicine is going by restoring health to millions of people living with immune diseases. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine Purpose: The Head, Therapeutic Area Lead Rheumatology is a Senior Director role responsible for leading a matrixed team advancing the scientific strategy and business plan for the Rheumatology Therapeutic Area (TA). The role will also manage a team of direct reports. Role reports to the Vice President, US Medical Affairs Immunology- Dermatology & Rheumatology. The Head, Therapeutic Area Lead Rheumatology will represent Medical Affairs leadership in this therapeutic area by identifying and addressing key stakeholders’ needs through data generation, data dissemination, and special initiatives supporting our Rheumatology products. You will be responsible for: Lead the Rheumatology team in developing a strategically and commercially aligned scientific strategy of evidence generation to support all Rheumatology assets Identify, prioritize, and oversee the implementation of innovative and compliant data dissemination approaches and data generation strategies, with cognizance of the continually changing healthcare environment and clinical practice patterns (e.g., field, congresses, publications, digital platforms, etc.) Drive omni-channel and data dissemination plan including digital platforms Ensure the MAF strategy is aligned and successfully executed across global medical affairs including MSLs, Medical Communications, Marketing, and Market access Drive execution of the Rheumatology Therapeutic Area strategy through collaboration with key cross-functional partners (including Global MAF, R&D and Commercial) Lead Rheumatology Therapeutic Area employees within a larger matrixed capable of determining ongoing scientific strategies and tactics Create opportunities for key talent to grow, develop and ultimately lead within and across teams Supervise the planning and execution of Phase 3b and 4 clinical trials, studies to address post marketing commitments, and the co-development of other evidence generation activities (such as RWE approaches), as well as the assessment, coordination and prioritization of collaborative and IIS studies Actively contribute as a disease-specific subject matter expert and provide advice and input to and

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