Posted:
2/12/2026, 8:43:00 AM
Location(s):
Pennsylvania, United States ⋅ Horsham Township, Pennsylvania, United States
Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Workplace Type:
Hybrid
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Job Function:
Medical Affairs GroupJob Sub Function:
Medical AffairsJob Category:
Scientific/TechnologyAll Job Posting Locations:
Horsham, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaJob Description:
We are searching for the best talent for Global Medical Affairs Leader (GMAL) Psoriatic Disease in our Global Commercial Strategic Organization (GCSO) based in Horsham, PA.
About Immunology
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.
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 Global Medical Affairs Leader (GMAL) for Psoriatic Disease (Director) leads global medical affairs strategy, clinical-commercial optimization, and lifecycle planning for guselkumab and pipeline assets. In close collaboration with Regional Medical Affairs, GMA Strategy and Execution, and Clinical Development, the GMAL develops integrated medical strategies and cross-regional plans that support asset development and worldwide execution. The GMAL represents the medical function on key cross-functional teams including Safety Management Teams, Compound Development Teams, and the 3M team (Medical/Marketing/Market Access). Role reports to the Head, Global Medical Affairs, Psoriatic Disease.
You will be responsible for:
Develop and lead global medical affairs strategies and plans aligned with prioritized regional needs
Collaborate closely with Regional Medical Affairs for alignment on plans and decisions
Lead global publications strategy and planning including manuscripts, abstracts, and posters
Oversee global KOL communications and speaker development
Review scientific materials to ensure alignment with strategy and communication quality
Lead global opinion leader engagement and advisory boards across therapeutic areas
Represent medical affairs on Safety Management Team(s) (SMT), Compound Development Team(s) (CDT) and Global Commercial Team(s) (GCT)
Oversee global medical activities, including launch activities, congresses, and symposia.
Ensure compliance with Johnson & Johnson compliance standards
Review Medical Information Core Responses
Qualifications / Requirements:
Advanced scientific or medical degree (MD, PhD, PharmD) required
A minimum of 8 years of combined relevant experience in a medical/clinical environment and/or scientific function in the pharmaceutical industry
Global medical affairs experience strongly preferred
Therapeutic expertise in psoriatic disease, immunology, dermatology, or rheumatology preferred
Established network with therapeutic-area opinion leaders preferred
Launch experience preferred
Ability to lead matrixed, cross-functional teams
Knowledge of clinical study methodology, data interpretation, and benefit-risk management
Ethical decision-making and ability to innovate in complex environments
Up to 25% domestic and international travel
This position is located in Horsham, PA and follows a hybrid schedule of three days in the office and two days remotely per week
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 & 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 contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
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Clinical Research and Regulations, Communication, Healthcare Trends, Medical Affairs, Strategic ThinkingWebsite: https://www.jnj.com/
Headquarter Location: Beerse, Antwerpen, Belgium
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1886
IPO Status: Private
Last Funding Type: Seed
Industries: Biotechnology ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Medical ⋅ Pharmaceutical