Neuroimmunology Field Director – Autoantibody

Role Overview

• Responsible for the hiring, onboarding, training and management of the East region Autoantibody Neuroimmunology MSL team
• Strengthening and building JNJ’s external footprint across the neuromuscular space with a focus on the gMG launch of Nipocalimab
• Ensuring that the team functions according to the Medical Affairs plan and company directives
• Conducts routine team field visits and 1:1 meetings providing observation and coaching
• Conducts performance coaching and feedback discussions
• Provides oversight responsibility for team’s training and development
• Ensures team optimal capacity, field activity level, and field metrics
• Successfully collaborate with headquarters
• Ensures each MSL territory plan is strategic, up to date and actionable.
• Manages the team through special projects and cross functional support activities
• Collaborates and aligns with the West Field Director for consistent execution of field medical plans across the US
• The Field Director is responsible for the recruitment and retention of top talent and will actively implement leadership strategies to inspire and motivate their team members
• Provide career and succession planning in support of staff reaching their highest potential
• Provide an optimal working environment by promoting/functioning according to Credo values, communication of a clear direction, active listening, respecting diversity, encouraging collaborative partnership, empowering direct reports, follow up on commitments, promoting innovation, and rewarding high performance
• Responsible for timely completion of administrative duties. Examples include assessment and approval of expense reports, preparation and communication of team metric reports, among others.
• Co-lead the communication of MSL team achievement updates to appropriate internal partners and levels of management

Requirements

• A minimum of a graduate medical/scientific degree required, i.e. PhD, PharmD, NP, MD, DO
• Minimum of 8 years’ healthcare/pharma experience with a minimum of 3+ years of experience as a Field Director required
• Experience launching and supporting neurology therapeutics as a Field Director required
• Ability to travel up to 60% (including overnight travel)
• Ability to maintain an office in the home and live in in close proximity to an airport.
• Must be available to attend national scientific congresses and key strategic/scientific meetings across the US, and at the corporate office in Horsham, PA.

Benefits

• Eligibility to participate in the Company’s retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k))
• Eligibility to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program
• Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time
• 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for residents in Washington –56 hours per calendar year
• Holiday pay –13 days per calendar year
• Work, Personal and Family Time
• up to 40 hours per calendar year
• Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
• Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member; 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
• Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year