Medical Affairs Manager

<p style="text-align:left !important">At Johnson &amp; 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 <a target="_blank" href="https://www.jnj.com."><span style="color:#0000ff"><u>jnj.com</u></span></a>.</p><p></p><p>As guided by Our Credo, Johnson &amp; Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson &amp; Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.</p><p></p><p></p><p style="text-align:left"><b><span><span>Job Function: </span></span></b></p>Medical Affairs Group<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b><span><span>Job Sub </span></span><span><span>Function: </span></span></b></p>Medical Affairs<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Job Category:</b></p>Scientific/Technology<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>All Job Posting Locations:</b></p>Prague, Czechia<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Job Description:</b></p><p>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.<br />Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.</p><p>Learn more at <a href="https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine" target="_blank">https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine</a></p><p></p><p>We are looking for a <b>Medical Affairs Manager Hematology for our offices in Czech Republic</b>:</p><h2><b>Medical Manager Hematology</b></h2><h3><b>1) Role description</b></h3><p>The Medical Manager Hematology provides strategic and scientific leadership for Medical Affairs activities across the Hematology therapeutic area, including <b>Multiple Myeloma, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), and Lymphomas</b>.</p><p>The role is responsible for translating evolving clinical evidence into a coherent local medical strategy, ensuring high-quality scientific exchange, and delivering impactful, patient-focused medical initiatives. The Medical Manager Hematology partners closely with cross-functional team to shape and execute medical plans, strengthen external stakeholder engagement, and uphold the highest standards of medical governance and compliance.</p><p>This position requires a seasoned Medical Affairs professional with strong scientific credibility, excellent influencing skills, and demonstrated ability to lead teams and programs in a matrix environment.</p><p>80% officed based, 20% travel required</p><h2><b>2) Key Responsibilities</b></h2><h3><b>A) Therapeutic Area Leadership – Hematology (MM, CLL, Lymphoma)</b></h3><ul><li><p><b>Owns and drives the medical strategy for Hematology</b> (MM, CLL, Lymphoma) in alignment with regional/global medical strategy and local business priorities.</p></li><li><p>Acts as a <b>key medical strategic partner within Country Value Teams (CVTs)</b>, providing TA expertise and medical leadership for portfolio and lifecycle discussions.</p></li><li><p>Leads the development, execution, and tracking of the <b>Hematology Medical Affairs Plan (MAF Plan)</b>, ensuring alignment with the Business Plan and account strategies.</p></li><li><p>Accountable for <b>medical budget planning, forecasting, and management</b> for the Hematology TA.</p></li><li><p>Oversees <b>medical activity prioritization and performance</b>, ensuring high-quality execution and measurable impact.</p></li><li><p>Establishes and maintains a <b>structured medical insight generation process</b>, translating insights into strategic actions and sharing them with regional/global stakeholders.</p></li><li><p>Builds and maintains strong <b>external stakeholder relationships</b>, including a robust KOL network across MM, CLL, and Lymphomas via regular <b>F2F and other channels</b></p></li><li><p>Defines and implements <b>KOL engagement plans</b> for Hematology in line with local needs and compliance requirements.</p></li><li><p>Drives <b>cross-functional collaboration</b> between Medical, Commercial, Market Access, and other functions to ensure aligned and compliant customer engagement.</p></li><li><p>Develops and implements the <b>Medical education strategy</b> aligned with TA and brand strategy.</p></li><li><p>Plans and executes <b>scientific exchange activities</b> (e.g., regular F2F, advisory boards, medical education meetings, symposia, virtual engagements) ensuring balanced, non‑promotional communication.</p></li><li><p>Creates, reviews, and localizes <b>medical education materials</b> for HCPs (and patients where applicable) in collaboration with Patient &amp; External Engagement and external partners.</p></li><li><p>Provides <b>high-level medical support to internal stakeholders</b>, including scientific training and interpretation of clinical data, in line with compliance standards.</p></li><li><p>Supports <b>real‑world evidence (RWE), non‑interventional studies (NIS), and registries</b> from a medical/scientific perspective in collaboration with Clinical Operations.</p></li><li><p>Supports implementation of <b>Risk Management Plan (RMP), Pre-approval access (PAA) </b>and other activities relevant to TA in collaboration with Regulatory and Pharmacovigilance and Quality.</p></li></ul><p></p><h3><b>B) People Leadership &amp; Capability Building</b></h3><ul><li><p><b>Leads, coaches, and develops the Hematology Medical team</b>, ensuring clear objectives, accountability, and continuous professional development.</p></li><li><p>Supports <b>capability building, performance management, and succession planning</b> within the team.</p></li><li><p>Monitors and improves <b>quantitative and qualitative KPIs</b> (e.g., field excellence, engagement quality, insight value, medical activity effectiveness).</p></li><li><p>Promotes best practices, effective ways of working, and knowledge sharing within the affiliate and across regional networks.</p></li><li><p>Acts as a role model for company values, ABCT culture (Accountability, Belonging, Courage, Trust), and diversity &amp; inclusion.</p></li></ul><p></p><h3><b>D) Medical Governance, Compliance &amp; Quality</b></h3><ul><li><p>Reviews and certifies medical and educational materials as required, ensuring scientific accuracy, objectivity, and compliance with SOPs.</p></li><li><p>Reviews <b>medical education grants, charitable contributions</b>, and congress participation documentation according to internal governance.</p></li><li><p>Ensures appropriate documentation of medical activities in required systems.</p></li><li><p>Supports <b>audit and inspection readiness</b> and co‑owns TA‑related actions during and after audits/inspections.</p></li><li><p>Acts as a role model for <b>ethical conduct, compliance, and integrity‑based decision making</b>, preserving trust with HCPs and patients.</p></li></ul><h2><b>4) Qualifications &amp; Experience</b></h2><h3><b>Education</b></h3><ul><li><p><b>Medical Doctor (MD) , PhD or advanced scientific degree</b> in a relevant life‑science field strongly preffered</p></li></ul><h3><b>Experience</b></h3><ul><li><p><b>Minimum 5 years of experience in Medical Affairs Field roles</b> (e.g., MSL, Medical Advisor, MSL Manager).</p></li><li><p>Proven <b>people leadership or strong matrix leadership experience</b>, including coaching and team development.</p></li><li><p>Solid experience in <b>medical strategy, medical education, stakeholder engagement, and data interpretation</b>.</p></li><li><p>Background in <b>hematology and/or oncology</b> required; experience in <b>MM, CLL, and/or Lymphoma</b> highly preferred.</p></li><li><p>Experience with <b>RWE/NIS, advisory boards, and cross‑functional CVT work</b> is an advantage.</p></li></ul><h3><b>Knowledge &amp; Skills</b></h3><ul><li><p>Strong scientific expertise and understanding of the pharmaceutical and healthcare environment.</p></li><li><p>Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage credibly with KOLs.</p></li><li><p>Strategic mindset combined with strong execution capabilities.</p></li><li><p>Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization and manage multiple priorities.</p></li><li><p>High ethical standards, compliance mindset, and patient‑centric approach.</p></li><li><p>High learning agility, proactive attitude, and openness to change.</p></li></ul><h3><b>Languages &amp; Other</b></h3><ul><li><p><b>Fluent English</b> (spoken and written)</p></li><li><p>Local language proficiency as required</p></li><li><p>Willingness to travel for external scientific interactions as needed</p></li></ul><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><b>Required Skills: </b></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><b>Preferred Skills:</b></p>Analytical Reasoning, Clinical Research and Regulations, Clinical Trials Operations, Communication, Compliance Management, Consulting, Content Evaluation, Critical Thinking, Developing Others, Digital Culture, Digital Literacy, Healthcare Trends, Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, Medical Compliance, Organizing, Product Strategies, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Thinking