Sr. Medical Manager

At Johnson & 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

Job Function:

Medical Affairs Group

Job Sub Function:

Medical Affairs

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

São Paulo, Brazil

Job Description:

At Johnson & 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

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We are searching for the best talent for the Sr Medical Manager - Hematology to be in Sao Paulo, Brazil

Your main responsibilities will be:

The Medical Manager mission is to develop, and oversee the local therapeutic area or brand strategy execution, for in-market and pipeline products, in close collaboration with the Core Value Team (Brand Team).

• Leads scientific discussions with key internal and external stakeholders / influencers (e.g., KOLs, Medical societies, etc.) focusing on changing medical behavior through the exchange of scientific knowledge and conveying the value of the attributes related to the technology;
• Leads the sharing of scientific knowledge to internal stakeholders e.g., through training offerings that help to ensure highest standards of brand/therapy expertise in customer facing teams;
• Provides insights around key brand, marketplace themes/trends and competitors;
• Defines on current and future license indications and enable internal and external customers to make informed decisions;
• Increase the customers' understanding of J&J Innovative Medicine products and compliance;
• Is the point of contact for investigators proposing investigator-initiated studies (IIS) and manages such studies in collaboration with GCO- MAO;
• Is a J&J Innovative Medicine speaker externally for specific forums where Medical Affairs can add relevant value to the discussions;
• Provides scientific support to communications teams and/or patient advocacy groups and their initiatives (e.g., responding to clinical interest, gathering insights);
• Maps KOLs in a specific disease and patient journey to develop them through engagement plan;
• Co-leads with the Market Access team the strategy for guidelines and endorsement, identifying local and regional gaps and appropriate stakeholders;
• Works in collaboration with MAF Regional Leader for PI, site selection and engagement strategy (supports the resolution of issues with enrolled sites, and participates in meetings as appropriate), aligned with TA Head/Medical Manager;
• Provides real-time coaching for MSL team to support the development of scientific and soft skills, when the role comprises the direct report of an MSL team
• Contributes to regional IEGP process by identifying data generation gaps for key in-line and pipeline products;
• Collaborates with Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, and Patient Support Program teams for key processes as Risk Management plans, etc.

Minimum Qualification

• Medicine or master's degree
• Proficient in English
• Proficient in MS Office

• Available to travel 30% of time

• Desirable: Medical Doctor with specialization in Hematology

Other Requirements

• Generally, 5-10 years of work experience in the pharmaceuticals industry, academic research and/or health care
• Communication and presentation skills
• Business acumen and strategic thinking
• Teamwork, leadership, negotiation, and influencing skills – able to work effectively in a matrix organization
• Knowledge of Spanish is a plus
• Coaching skills is a plus
• Adherence to Johnson & Johnson Credo values