Scientific Advisor, Multiple Myeloma/Myeloid Hematology, Canada

Janssen Canada Inc., a division of Johnson & Johnson’s Family of Companies, is recruiting for a Scientific Advisor, Multiple Myeloma/Myeloid Hematology. The position will be located in Toronto, Canada or remotely within Canada.

At the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, what matters most is helping people live full and healthy lives. We focus on treating, curing and preventing some of the most devastating and complex diseases of our time. And we pursue the most promising science, wherever it might be found.

We are Janssen. Our mission drives us. Our patients inspire us. We collaborate with the world for the health of everyone in it.

At Janssen, we are dedicated to addressing and solving some of the most important unmet medical needs of our time in many therapeutic areas, including hematology and oncology.

As the Scientific Advisor for Multiple Myeloma/Myeloid, you will be responsible for providing current scientific expertise and leading execution of the Myeloma Scientific Narrative, while managing a range of Medical Affairs activities as assigned by the Medical Director. These responsibilities will include training and providing support to the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) team and establishing and maintaining trusted relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs).

Your key responsibilities:

• Lead the development and/or review/approval of balanced and relevant clinical data communications (including slide presentations) and provide congress support.
• Identify emerging and developing trends most likely to impact the business, and devise plans of action to innovate and/or close scientific data gaps identified.
• Develop and/or deliver scientific training and strategic focus for MSLs and other internal partners.
• Present relevant data at Advisory Board meetings, as required, to enable robust discussions with consultants.
• Assume accountability for review, analysis and dissemination of medical voice of customer to derive insights and develop impactful action plans.
• Establish and maintain trusted peer-to-peer relationships with target KOLs to collaborate on projects, share balanced scientific data as needed, and provide support in the development of publications in accordance with company policies, applicable laws, regulations and ethical standards.
• Effectively manage critical events and medical projects, as needed, that require a significant amount of cross-functional integration.
• Assist the Medical Director in building the Medical Sciences strategic plans, including participation in the integrated evidence generation planning process.
• Respond to requests for off-label drug use, as per relevant company policies.
• Drive execution of Evidence Generation initiatives, by contributing to study design, protocol development, interpretation of results, post-hoc analyses and publication for local company sponsored phase IV programs.
• Collaborate closely with investigators and internal clinical operations to support timely execution of approved investigator-initiated studies and optimize Early Phase development of relevant pipeline molecules.
• Participate, lead or represent Medical Sciences on projects as agreed upon with Medical Director.
• Actively contribute to global Medical Affairs discussions and execution of tactics as needed.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Master’s Degree is required; a MSc, PhD, PharmD or MD is required.
• A minimum of 2-3 years relevant therapeutic experience, and/or clinical and/or scientific background.
• MSL or equivalent field experience is an asset.
• Ability to adapt data to the audience and communicate it concisely is required.
• Strong collaborative skills to work closely with internal business partners.
• Robust planning and organizational skills with an ability to lead multiple projects concurrently.
• Demonstration of a publication track record.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix project team environment, partnered with solid project management skills (proactive in identifying opportunities).
• Ability to critically review the medical literature and summarize the results for internal partners.
• Expertise in navigating clinical or medical project approval systems, in statistical methods and processes for successful publication.
• Demonstrated collaborative and leadership behaviors.

Diversity and inclusion are central elements of the shared culture across the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities, as this is essential to our continued success. We are committed to providing a respectful, inclusive and accessible work environment where all employees can achieve their potential.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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.

Primary Location
Canada-Ontario-Toronto-19 Green Belt Drive
Other Locations
North America-Canada
Organization
Janssen Inc. (7710)
Job Function
R&D
Requisition ID
2105978395W