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Lower Gwynedd Township, Pennsylvania, United States
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Job Function:
Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical DevelopmentJob Sub Function:
Clinical Development & Research – MDJob Category:
Scientific/TechnologyAll Job Posting Locations:
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America, Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaJob Description:
Position Summary
The Associate Medical Director contributes medical and scientific expertise to late-stage rheumatology clinical
development. Working with experienced clinical leaders, the role supports assigned studies and program strategy, with
responsibility for rigorous trial conduct, medical oversight, data interpretation, and high-quality clinical and regulatory
deliverables.
Key Responsibilities
• Contribute to the design, execution, analysis, and reporting of Phase 2 and Phase 3 rheumatology trials, aligned with
clinical development strategy and regulatory requirements.
• Support medical oversight for assigned studies, including eligibility guidance, medical monitoring, safety review,
protocol deviation assessment, and benefit-risk evaluation, with appropriate senior guidance.
• Participate in cross-functional study teams and help drive timely decisions, risk mitigation, and delivery of study
milestones.
• Develop and review clinical documents, including study concepts, protocols, investigator brochures, statistical
analysis inputs, clinical study reports, and publications.
• Contribute medical content to regulatory submissions, briefing packages, health authority responses, and regulatory
interactions.
• Interpret emerging clinical, translational, and competitive evidence and translate it into clear development
recommendations.
• Build effective relationships with investigators, external experts, patient organizations, and development partners.
• Support evaluation of new mechanisms, modalities, and external opportunities relevant to rheumatology and
autoimmune disease.
• Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive, and high-accountability culture and seek feedback to strengthen clinical-
development capabilities.
Education and Experience
• MD or equivalent medical degree is required.
• Clinical expertise in rheumatology is required, with board certification in rheumatology preferred.
• Relevant clinical research experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or academic setting is preferred;
pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience is desirable.
• Experience contributing to interventional clinical trials, including protocol development, medical monitoring, data
review, or study reporting, is preferred.
• Experience with deep depletion approaches or chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy is desirable.
Required Capabilities
• Strong clinical judgment and current knowledge of rheumatology, immunology, clinical trial methodology, and Good
Clinical Practice.
• Ability to analyze clinical and scientific data, identify important issues, and communicate a clear recommendation.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in global, cross-functional, and matrixed teams.
• Clear scientific writing, presentation, collaboration, and influencing skills.
• Learning agility, openness to feedback, and a strong commitment to teamwork and shared accountability.
JOHNSON & JOHNSON INNOVATIVE MEDICINE | IMMUNOLOGY
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• Comfort using artificial intelligence and digital tools to improve productivity, strengthen scientific analysis, and support
high-quality clinical development deliverables.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as business needs require
Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Clinical Research and Regulations, Clinical Trials, Clinical Trials Operations, Collaboration, Consulting, Data Management and Informatics, Drug Discovery Development, Industry Analysis, Innovation, Leadership, Market Research, Regulatory Affairs Management, Research Ethics, Scientific Evaluation, Scientific Research, Stakeholder Management, Tactical Planning, Technical Credibility
The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$159,000.00 - $274,850.00Additional Description for Pay Transparency:
The anticipated pay range for this opportunity is $159,000 - $274,850.
