Associate Director, Field Medical – Hematology

Johnson & Johnson

. Develop and oversee the hematology field medical plan .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaSenior💰 CA$124,000 - CA$212,750 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing hematology field medical plans while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Possesses strong leadership and interpersonal skills to effectively manage and mentor field-based MSL teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Medical Strategy DevelopmentHematology ExpertiseLeadership and People ManagementHealthcare Compliance KnowledgeProject Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Pharmaceutical Industry ExperienceGCP KnowledgeSOP FamiliarityScientific AcumenData InterpretationMedical Affairs ExperienceField Medical PlanningHematology Clinical EvidenceBilingualism in French and EnglishEmerging Technologies Application

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCritical ThinkingStrategic ThinkingInitiative and MultitaskingInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeIConnectVeevaCRM Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

PhDMD

Industry Keywords

HematologyMultiple MyelomaHealthcare ComplianceIMC CodeField-Based Role

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and oversee the hematology field medical plan
Translate therapeutic-area priorities and scientific needs into objectives and ensure effective execution
Lead, mentor, and develop field-based MSL teams
Recruit, onboard, manage performance, and support career development for MSLs
Facilitate training in hematology disease areas, treatment landscapes, and emerging clinical evidence
Ensure collaborative and compliant alignment of MSL activities with non-medical field-facing roles
Ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements and global policies and guidelines
Oversee the allocated field medical budget
Develop MSL skills and competencies through career planning and internal growth initiatives
Promote an optimal working environment aligned with Credo values
Drive evolution of the MSL role, standards, best practices, and policies
Evaluate external MSL market trends and provide guidance
Represent Canada in regional and global initiatives optimizing MSL effectiveness
Collaborate with head-office partners on hematology medical strategy and planning
Synthesize and communicate field insights, unmet scientific and medical education needs, and recommendations
Communicate MSL team achievement updates to internal partners and management
Lead broader organizational and cross-functional strategic initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of a university degree in science or health-related field; significant therapeutic-area experience may be considered
PhD and/or MD strongly preferred
Minimum of 7 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with at least the majority in medical affairs
Ability to build and develop effective people and teams
Strong knowledge of GCP, IMC code, and Healthcare Compliance policies and procedures
Familiarity with SOP-guided environments
Strategic thinking and a positive track record of flawless execution
Ability to communicate effectively with KOLs and non-experts
Ability to put data into perspective and communicate it concisely
Critical thinking, strong project management skills, and ability to impact decision making
Prioritization skills and big-picture orientation
Scientific acumen and ability to interpret hematology clinical evidence
Ability to take initiative, multitask, and follow through in a field-based role
Experience developing and/or executing medical strategy and field medical plans
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including explaining complex technical, scientific, or medical information to broad audiences
Solid knowledge of local regulatory requirements
Strong leadership capabilities and interpersonal skills
Experience in hematology, including multiple myeloma and/or other hematologic malignancies, is an asset
Field-based people-management experience preferred; at least 2 years of people-management experience preferred, except in cases of exceptional alternative experience
Bilingualism in French and English is an asset
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and relevant software; iConnect/Veeva or another CRM tool is an asset
Commitment to learning and applying emerging technologies such as AI

Benefits

Comp & perks

Inclusive work environment
Accommodation throughout the recruitment process
Professional development through mentoring, coaching, training, and career development
Opportunities for internal growth
AI literacy and emerging-technology learning opportunities