Medical Director – Dermatology, Respiratory

Johnson & Johnson

. Provide medical and scientific leadership for late-stage dermatology and respiratory clinical development .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $199,000 - $343,850 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates medical and scientific leadership in late-stage clinical development, particularly in dermatology and respiratory fields, with a strong emphasis on clinical trial design, execution, and regulatory interactions. Possesses expertise in pulmonology, allergy, and immunology, along with the ability to analyze complex data and lead cross-functional teams effectively.

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MD Or Equivalent Medical DegreeClinical Development ExperienceInterventional Clinical Trials LeadershipRegulatory Submissions ExpertiseStrong Clinical Judgment

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Hard Skills

Clinical Trial MethodologyBenefit-Risk AssessmentData AnalysisProtocol DevelopmentMedical Monitoring

Soft Skills

Stakeholder ManagementClear Scientific WritingPresentation SkillsMentoringCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Digital ToolsArtificial Intelligence

Certifications & Qualifications

Board Certification Or Board Eligibility

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryBiotechnology IndustryRespiratory MedicineAllergyImmunology

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide medical and scientific leadership for late-stage dermatology and respiratory clinical development
Lead the design, execution, analysis, and reporting of Phase 2 and Phase 3 respiratory, allergy, or dermatology trials
Serve as medical lead for assigned studies, including eligibility guidance, medical monitoring, safety review, protocol deviation assessment, data review, and benefit-risk evaluation
Lead cross-functional study teams and partner with clinical scientists and matrix stakeholders from study concept through close-out
Develop and review clinical documents, protocols, case report forms, operational and analytic plans, investigator brochures, clinical study reports, publications, and scientific communications
Contribute medical content to regulatory submissions, briefing packages, health authority responses, labeling proposals, and regulatory interactions
Interpret emerging clinical, translational, and competitive evidence and translate it into development recommendations
Build relationships with investigators, external experts, patient organizations, development partners, and health authorities
Support disease- and pathway-area strategy, indication and target prioritization, precision medicine, patient stratification, and novel outcome measures
Support assessment and due diligence of new mechanisms, modalities, and external opportunities
Mentor clinical team members and contribute to a collaborative, inclusive, innovative, high-accountability culture

Requirements

What you’ll need

MD or equivalent medical degree is required
Clinical expertise in pulmonology, allergy, asthma, and immunology, or a closely related discipline strongly preferred
Relevant board certification or board eligibility preferred
Three or more years of relevant clinical development or clinical research experience
Pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience strongly preferred
Experience leading or materially contributing to interventional clinical trials, including protocol development, medical monitoring, safety and data review, and study reporting, required
Experience with respiratory airway or allergic disease trials such as asthma, COPD, or CRSwNP preferred
Late-stage development experience and experience contributing to global regulatory interactions or submissions preferred
Strong clinical judgment and current knowledge of immunology, relevant disease biology and clinical practice in respiratory medicine and allergy, clinical trial methodology, benefit-risk assessment, and Good Clinical Practice
Ability to analyze complex data, identify material risks, and communicate a clear recommendation
Demonstrated effectiveness leading global, cross-functional, and matrixed teams
Clear scientific writing, presentation, external engagement, and stakeholder-management skills
Comfort using artificial intelligence, digital tools, and emerging technologies responsibly
Ability to travel approximately 10–20% domestically and internationally

Benefits

Comp & perks

Consolidated retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
Long-term incentive program
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
Hybrid work arrangement