Medical Affairs Senior Manager

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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 https://www.jnj.com

Job Function

Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development

Job Sub Function

Clinical Development & Research - MD

Job Category

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Yokneam, Haifa District, Israel

Job Description

Job Summary

The Medical Affairs Senior Manager translates business needs into actionable requirements aligned with rRDM standards. This role plays a critical part in shaping the clinical strategy and supporting product development within the Franchise Medical Affairs team.

Key Responsibilities

Under limited supervision and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies:

• Serve as the medical affairs representative for new product development projects.
• Assist and potentially lead the development of preclinical and clinical evidence strategies to support clinical claims.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Marketing, R&D, Clinical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Quality & Compliance, Health Economics & Market Access, and Professional Medical Education.
• Ensure timely development and execution of product development deliverables.
• Support early product introductions, launches, and internal/external training.
• Communicate business-related issues or opportunities to the next management level.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and company policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree required.
• Master of Science or PhD preferred.
  
  

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience, including at least 4 years in the healthcare industry.
• Strong background in medical/clinical/R&D within a regulated medical device environment.
• Significant experience in preclinical and clinical research.
• Proven success in medical data generation, interpretation, and preclinical testing.
  
  

• Strong leadership and relationship-building skills across global teams.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrixed environment.
• Project management certifications are a plus.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Team-oriented mindset with a focus on achieving company goals.