Precision Medicine Strategy Associate Director Ap

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is currently recruiting for a Regional Precision Medicine Strategy Associate Director.

At Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, we are working to create a world without disease. Transforming lives by finding new and better ways to prevent, intercept, treat and cure disease inspires us. We bring together the best minds and pursue the most promising science. We are Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine. We collaborate with the world for the health of everyone in it.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**

Primary responsibilities for this leadership position will include but not limited to:

- Lead the design & implementation of Regional Commercial Diagnostic strategy in key AP markets
- Provide commercial diagnostics expertise & guidance for XFT’s with a strong focus on preparing launch readiness for CDx testing
- Develop & implement plans for successful launches of Diagnostic programs, by facilitating seamless access to testing at OpCo level that supports the applicable brand strategies including exploration of innovative strategies to support CDx demand and uptake
- Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with all pathological scientific communities and key AP Reference centers
- Ensure clear Guidance recommendations for defined testing targets are included in the patient treatment algorithms. Ensure the inclusion of defined testing targets within local and regional Scientific Guidelines
- Alongside XFT build a competitive advantage, both current & future, by understanding & addressing key customers’ needs, & demonstrating deep understanding of competitors’ commercial strategies
- Lead commercial evaluation of diagnostics platforms, actively support and partner with Market Access policy to seek effective partnerships with government partners, public/private labs, & industries to support our commercial diagnostic strategy
- Establish regional SFE KPIs & monitoring for tests, that cover, but not limited to: availability and quality of testing, percentage of targeted patient population being tested, time to results and testing to therapy ratio
- Contribute to building internal capabilities required for long-term success in precision medicine
- Develop internal & external customer relationships that successfully drive business objectives.
- Establish a productive work environment by creating trust & respect within all Therapeutic Areas (TAs).

**KEY INTERACTIONS**

**Internal**
- Global Commercial Team
- Global Market Access
- Global CDx team
- Global Compound Development Team
- AP Strategic Marketing Team
- AP Medical Affairs Teams
- AP MA Team
- AP Product Managers
- OpCo Diagnostic Managers
- OpCo Market Access
- Operating Company Business Heads

**External**
- Regional Key Opinion Leaders (pathologists/oncologists)
- Important Local labs with OpCo Dx Managers
- Lab Directors / reference labs and Ring testing facilities
- NGS companies & Commercial Labs

**Qualifications**:
**ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS**:

- Experience in diagnostics commercialization required.
- Marketing experience in Oncology strongly preferred.
- Product launch experience preferred
- Commercial and/or access experience in pharma preferred
- Ability to work in highly matrixed environment & leading by influence required
- Strong executive presence & leadership skills are required
- Strong communication & negotiating skills required
- Strong analytical skills to understand scientific & financial data, recognize key issues & establish business priorities
- Must exhibit behaviours aligned to the J&J Global Leadership Profile including but not limited to: integrity-credo based actions, collaboration & teamwork, sense of urgency, & results driven
- Awareness of & adherence to J&J Credo Values, SOPs, Policies & Guidelines
- Evidence of ability to work with Key Opinion Leaders & external stakeholders
- Previous experience working in cross-functional teams is preferred

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
- 8+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry in progressive commercial leadership roles.