Field Medical Advisor

About Oncology

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.

Our Oncology team is focused on the elimination of cancer by discovering new pathways and modalities to finding treatments and cures. We lead where medicine is going and need innovators with an unwavering commitment to results.

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

Role Purpose

The Field Medical Advisor serves as a strategic and scientific partner within the therapeutic area, proactively leading the medical strategy across the Cross‑Value Team (CVT). The role strengthens Medical Affairs (MAF) as a trusted and valued contributor within a multifunctional environment, supporting the achievement of organizational objectives and the advancement of the future pipeline.

Approximately 80% of the role is field‑based, focusing on establishing deep, meaningful peer‑to‑peer partnerships with the healthcare community to support medical and business goals. The remaining 20% is dedicated to medical strategy, including medical education planning, co‑creation and authorization of medical content, training initiatives, and strategic planning activities.

This is a non‑promotional role operating within Medical Affairs governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a scientific partner to the business, contributing to both short‑term and long‑term goals through execution of activities aligned with the Medical Affairs and CVT plans
• Serve as a therapeutic area scientific expert, delivering high‑quality scientific communication to maximize product value, access, and pipeline development
• Engage in peer‑to‑peer scientific discussions regarding company products, clinical data, treatment patterns, and studies with a defined group of external stakeholders, including physicians, pharmacists, hospital leadership, and scientific society representatives
• Be recognized as a trusted scientific counterpart by the healthcare community
• Play a critical role in supporting patient access initiatives, including post‑clinical trial access and reimbursement‑related activities
• Drive evidence generation, innovation, digital excellence, and medical leadership by initiating and leading projects that enhance customer and stakeholder engagement

Qualifications

Education

• Advanced scientific degree required: MD, PharmD, PhD, or MSc in Medicine, Pharmacy, Life Sciences, or a related scientific discipline

Experience

• Prior experience within Medical Affairs in the pharmaceutical industry - required
• Oncology experience - an advantage
• Demonstrated experience engaging healthcare professionals and scientific experts in a peer‑to‑peer scientific setting
• Proven ability to work effectively in a complex, matrixed, cross‑functional environment

Core Competencies & Skills

• Strong collaborative mindset with proven teamwork and partnership capabilities
• Excellent organizational and planning skills, with the ability to understand the broader business context and long‑term strategic objectives
• Agile, focused, and solution‑oriented thinking
• Strong medical and scientific knowledge with the ability to critically analyze and interpret clinical data
• High motivation for networking and external relationship development
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear and impactful scientific dialogue
• High learning agility and strong commitment to continuous scientific development
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team
• High ethical standards and strong alignment with Johnson & Johnson Credo values

Additional Information

This role combines field‑based and strategic responsibilities and requires flexibility in travel and working hours.