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 https://www.jnj.com **Job Function:** Medical Affairs Group **Job Sub** **Function:** Medical Affairs **Job Category:** People Leader **All Job Posting Locations:** Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan **Job Description:** **Responsible and accountable for Medical Affairs strategy of Immunology therapeutic area (TA) including compounds/product development/business plan in Dermatology and Inflammatory bowel disease.** **Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders including key opinion leaders to develop and implement the overall Medical Affairs strategy for product lifecycle aligned with company brand strategy.** **Responsible for people and operational budget management of TA department.** **Responsible for ensuring that all Medical Affairs activities are compliant with Japan Legislation and HCC rules.** **The role involves extensive interactions with** **:** **Domestic and international KOLs in responsible therapeutic areas.** **AP Regional leadership team** **Other local management board members** **Sales and Marketing leaders in J&J IM Japan** **R&D, PV, PMS and Regulatory Affairs leaders in JPKK** **All Medical Affairs leaders and members** **Education Requirements:** + MD + PhD, MBA **Experience Requirements:** + Good people management experience in Medical Affairs, R&D, or Marketing within the pharmaceutical industry. + Good experience in the specific therapeutic area preferred. + Strong understanding of local regulatory policies and industry codes related to drug registration, promotion, and clinical studies. + Familiarity with clinical study operations and execution. **Core Competencies:** + Integrity / Credo-based Actions + Strategic Thinking + Big Picture Orientation with Attention to Detail + Organizational & Talent Development + Intellectual Curiosity + Collaboration and Teaming + Sense of Urgency + Prudent Risk Taking + Self-Awareness / Adaptability + Results / Performance Driven **Job-Specific Skills:** + Business-level Japanese and English communication skills. + Strong interpersonal flexibility for cross-functional collaboration. + Excellent presentation skills and business acumen. + Analytical ability to identify trends and develop creative solutions. + Adherence to Johnson & Johnson Credo and Health Care Business Integrity Guide. + Leadership competencies appropriate for senior leaders. **Key Responsibilities:** **Strategic & Operational Leadership** + Develop and manage TA strategy aligned with brand and global strategy. + Lead Medical Affairs Plan (MAP) development and execution. + Manage TA operational budget and allocate resources. + Supervise TA department activities and ensure functional excellence. + Provide input into early development and brand strategy. **Stakeholder Engagement** + Build relationships with domestic and international KOLs. + Collaborate with regional leadership and internal stakeholders (Sales, Marketing, R&D, Regulatory Affairs). + Lead KOL management planning and execution with MSL team. **Medical Information & Scientific Communication** + Provide advanced scientific information to HCPs in compliance with regulations. + Oversee medical information management and customer inquiries. + Maintain product FAQs and ensure scientific quality of materials. + Disseminate scientific knowledge internally. **Evidence Generation & Publications** + Manage MAF-initiated clinical and non-clinical studies. + Evaluate IIS proposals and develop publication plans. + Collaborate with KOLs and MAO for study execution and publication. **Team Development & Training** + Lead and develop TA and MSL team capabilities. + Conduct training programs to enhance strategic and scientific skills. + Support MR medical knowledge training in collaboration with SL&T. **Compliance & Governance** + Monitor changes in local regulations and update SOPs accordingly. + Ensure compliance with internal and external policies. + Oversee contract management and trial master file systems. **Project Management** + Lead day-to-day project management for MAF activities. + Develop work plans, schedules, and resource allocation. + Track progress, manage budgets, and report to stakeholders **Required Skills:** Pharmaceutical Medical Affairs, Strategic Leadership **Preferred Skills:** Analytical Reasoning, Business Requirements Analysis, Clinical Research and Regulations, Clinical Trials Operations, Communication, Developing Others, Digital Culture, Digital Literacy, Healthcare Trends, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, Medical Compliance, Product Strategies, Stakeholder Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Workflow Analysis