Medical Advisor

Great Place to Work® Certified - 2024
- Competitive salary package, flexible work practices, award winning benefits
- Continuous training and development

ABOUT THE COMPANY

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Medical Advisor provides strategic, tactical and operational leadership to the medical affairs component across Johnson & Johnson MedTech to enhance the development of clinically relevant science; foster understanding of how that data may be applied in medical practice; collaborate to align relevant clinical and scientific insights with sales and marketing strategies that meet the needs of healthcare professionals and advocate for and on behalf of patients.

If you thrive on innovation and collaboration and want to play a pivotal role in bringing new technologies to Australian and New Zealand patients this role may be for you.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Overall
- Development, implementation and oversight of a local medical strategy aimed at addressing key priorities for the local business and aligning with regional and global programs.
- Ensure compliance with relevant internal and external local and international laws, regulations and Codes.
- Qualified Person responsible for Pharmacovigilance in Australia (QPPVA) and Local Safety Officer for Johnson & Johnson Medical Pty Ltd registered medicine product/s, as required.
- Represents the local business in international forums to advocate for the needs of the ANZ business, patients and healthcare providers.

Promotional Material Oversight
- Provide clinical insights for promotional materials and ensure compliance with TGA, HCC, MTAA, and Medicines Australia standards.

Patient Safety
- Provide clinical assessment for patient safety topics including product complaints, adverse events and product recalls.

Data Generation Program Development
- Collaborate with Medical Affairs and Global Clinical Operations for effective data generation and advocate for local data needs.
- Lead data dissemination, review Investigator Initiated Study proposals and engage with KOLs for product positioning.

Clinical and Scientific Knowledge Maintenance
- Maintain in-depth knowledge of therapeutic areas and competitive products.

Registration and Reimbursement Strategy Initiatives
- Build relationships with professional and consumer groups, collaborate on submission dossiers, and communicate clinical developments for reimbursement strategies.

Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Service local customers regarding Medical Information Requests and Product Safety to a high standard.
- Work with Marketing to create valuable programs for clinicians and customers.
- Work with Regulatory, Marketing, Health Economics & Market Access on clinical data needs for market access
- Assist medical and non-medical staff in external customer interactions requiring expert knowledge.

**Qualifications**:

- Advanced degree in relevant health/life sciences field required. Preferred areas of study include orthopaedics or general surgery,.
- Medical qualifications such as MBBS, MD or equivalent preferred
- Broad healthcare system knowledge and understanding of evidence-based approach.
- Appropriate industry exposure or experience.
- Commitment to improvement in patient outcomes.
- Desktop investigational/research skills or clinical research experience an advantage
- Clinical practice experience in Australia or New Zealand or a similar health system.
- Experience in cross functional teams with good interpersonal and influencing skills
- Working knowledge of regulatory and industry requirements

COMPANY CULTURE
- Competitive remuneration package.
- Continuous training and support.
- Award-winning leadership development programs.
- Inclusive, flexible, and accessible working arrangements.
- Equal opportunity employer supporting diversity and inclusion.

WHY CHOOSE US:

- Competitive remuneration package and continuous training.
- Supportive environment with award-winning leadership development programs.
- Inclusive, flexible, and accessible working arrangements for all.

OUR BENEFITS:

- Up to 18 weeks of parental leave to support new parents.
- 4 days of volunteer leave to give back to the community.
- Option to purchase up to 2 weeks of additional annual leave for extra time off.
- Enjoy a dedicated Wellbeing Day to prioritize self-care.
- Global Wellness Reimbursement of $780 per year for healthy eating, exercise, or mindfulness activities.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support.
- Enhanced leave provisions for compassionate (caregiver) leave, providing up to 30 days of additional support.
- Life insurance coverage for added peace of mind.

And much more...

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innova