Executive Director, Medical & Scientific Affairs, Australia & New Zealand

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


* Patie...