Associate Director, Global Medical Affairs Publication Operations

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 jnj.com As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & 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 & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. Job Function: Medical Affairs Group Job Sub Function: Medical Writing Job Category: Professional All Job Posting Locations: Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America Job Description: We are searching for the best talent for an Associate Director, Global Medical Affairs Publication Operations located in Raritan, NJ.  About Innovative Medicine 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. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine The Associate Director, Global Medical Affairs Publication Operations will provide expert reviewing, writing, and editing support to ensure timely production of high-quality documents (abstracts, posters, slide presentations, manuscripts, letters to editor, etc.) for publication in medical/scientific journals or presentation at medical/scientific meetings, and maintain compliance with all company policies/procedures and applicable industry standards/guidelines.   You will be responsible for : Responsible for scientific publication writing including abstracts, posters/oral presentations, and manuscripts, etc., and responsible for the overall production of publications and compliance with standard operating procedures/industry standards. Familiar with the overall publication plan for product(s) and proactively fulfills Pub Ops’ role in generating assigned publications, including assigning medical writers and providing editing and project management to efficiently deliver high-quality publications to author teams. Has extensive knowledge of medical/scientific journals and congresses  for assigned products and therapeutic areas. Partners with product team personnel (e.g., CDTL, GMAL, SEL, etc.) to advance publication-related goals of the team. May be involved with strategic/tactical planning for the submission and/or timing of publications. Organizes kick-off meeting with authors for development of publication. Provides direction, oversight and editing for contract medical writers and junior-level medical writers. Manage and/or review and interpret data and source documents for information required for publication. Assist in table and figure mock-up development. Actively engage internal and external authors and other key stakeholders in the development of publication plans and strategy at the individual dataset, study, and/or compound level. Participates as a member of Publication Teams and Product Teams, providing publication-related advice and input.  Serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on J&J publication policies and procedures, including but not limited to J&J Publications SOP, JPUBS, and applicable industry standards including Good Publication Practice (GPP), International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICJME) recommendations, CONSORT Guidelines, American Medical Association (AMA) Manual of Style, and Council of Biology Editors, etc.