Specialist/Manager, Medical Education, Strategic Evidence Generation & Dissemination

About the role

Johnson & Johnson is hiring for a Specialist/Manager in Medical Education within its Medical Affairs group in Chiyoda, Tokyo. The role covers the execution of medical education projects, including strategic thinking and project management around programs created within the medical education group or Medical Affairs, and liaising with thought leaders, academic institutions and internal stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Lead medical education (ME) projects, including cross-functional activities, with increasing independence depending on level (Senior Specialist, Principal Specialist, Manager).
• Manage large or cross-functional projects independently and encourage team members toward success.
• Resolve complex situations using professional knowledge and experience, and use networks with academia, patient advocacy groups and other industries to identify and develop solutions.
• Act as an advisor to others and coach and review the work of lower-level professionals.
• For managers: lead cross-divisional/country projects, improve the performance and motivation of group members and the DA team, and contribute to talent development with the Associate Director.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS); a Master's, MBA or doctorate is desirable.
• Preferred: 3-4 years of related industry experience with a scientific role, a strong record of leadership and accomplishments, and experience in complex business environments.
• Pharmaceutical industry experience, preferably in sales, marketing, medical affairs or clinical development.
• Customer relationship management experience such as thought leader development, speaker bureau management and clinical training.

Required skills

• Mastery of regulatory and legal requirements associated with pharmaceutical marketing and sales.
• Advanced presentation skills, written and oral communication, and analysis of complex business situations.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills, and the ability to work flexibly in cross-functional teams.