This is a Executive Director, Medical & Scientific Affairs, Australia & New Zealand role with Johnson & Johnson based in North Ryde, NSW, AU Johnson & Johnson Role Seniority - director More about the Executive Director, Medical & Scientific Affairs, Australia & New Zealand role at Johnson & Johnson 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: Medical Affairs Group Job Sub Function: Medical Affairs Job Category: People Leader All Job Posting Locations: North Ryde, New South Wales, Australia Job Description: Great Place to Work® Certified – 2025 Johnson & Johnson named a 2025 Fortune World’s Most Admired Company Competitive salary package, flexible work practices, award winning benefits Continuous training and development 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 OPPORTUNITY As the Executive Director of Medical & Scientific Affairs for Australia & New Zealand, you will oversee the Medical and Scientific Affairs function across both office and field-based teams. Through strong leadership and coaching, you will set the strategic and operational direction for the Quality Use of Medicines, Medical Excellence, and Therapeutic Area teams, driving them to achieve key business outcomes. In this role, collaboration is key—you will partner closely with functions beyond your direct reporting line, including Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, Quality, and Clinical Trials. Additionally, you will work in close alignment with the APAC Medical Affairs (MAF) team to inform, shape, and drive regional initiatives and ensure successful outcomes. RESPONSIBILITIES Set and drive the overarching medical strategy for ANZ organisation in line with global and regional direction Motivating and leading a large team of highly skilled professionals with a clear vision and direction Supporting and advancing the principles of Quality Use of Medicines Elevating Medical Excellence initiatives including Medical Capability Development, Professional Education and Digital Capability Risk Minimisation Management (RMP) TGA Safety Point of contact Health Care Compliance Skills & Competencies People Leadership – leading a large team, and delivering through others Lead cross-functional interactions and collaboration Demonstrates strong business acumen Patient and customer centricity Credo based leadership including compliance mindset Experience or qualifications that are critical to this position Medical Doctor (MD) Extensive experience in Pharmaceutical Industry Johnson & Johnson, as a world leader across multiple therapy areas, offers a dynamic environment with opportunities to learn and grow across a broad range of those therapeutic areas. We encourage candidates with a strong desire to learn and a willingness to adapt to new challenges to apply. 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 Great Place to Work® Certified– 2025 Great Place to Work® Certification recognises employers who create outstanding employee experience. The certification process is recognised worldwide as the global benchmark for identifying outstanding workplaces. Johnson & Johnson - Australia and New Zealand was certified as a Great Place to Work® in ANZ in its first year of participation. Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Johnson & Johnson team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities ️ Setting and driving medical strategy Motivating and leading teams Supporting Quality Use of Medicines Key Strengths People Leadership Cross-functional collaboration Business Acumen ❤️ Patient and customer centricity ✅ Compliance mindset Medical expertise Why Johnson & Johnson is partnering with Hatch on this role. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that’s right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume. A Final Note: This is a role with Johnson & Johnson not with Hatch.
