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This job posting is anticipated to close on May 31 2026. We may however extend this time period, in which case the posting will remain available on www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.

Description

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 jnj.com

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

Market Access

Job Sub Function:

Health Economics Market Access

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

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

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine (JJIM) is currently recruiting for a Director, Health Technology Assessment & Decision Science (HTA & DS), within the Global Commercial Strategy Organization (GCSO), to be located in Raritan, NJ or Beerse, Belgium.

The Director, Health Technology Assessment & Decision Science (HTA & DS) plays a critical role in informing and shaping internal decision making on our clinical development programs, complementary evidence generation and market access strategies across the J&J Innovative Medicine portfolio, supporting timely global market access, reimbursement and coverage.

The role sits within the Global Commercial Strategy Organization’s Market Access Center of Excellence and partners closely with Therapy Area and Regional Market Access, R&D, Regulatory, and other cross‑functional teams worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

  • Inform and support internal decision making at internal stage gate, governance meetings and functional advisory meetings by

    • translating HTA agency, payer and health system insights and benchmarks for key markets (incl. US, Japan, EU G4, UK) into actionable decision‑science inputs for development programs and access & evidence generation strategies. Leverage generative AI to enable and enhance internal decision making.

    • leading, supporting and delivering early HTA agency advice activities, including individual agency and multi-agency procedures (e.g. EU Joint Scientific Consultations) across the portfolio, in collaboration with product teams.

  • EU Joint Clinical Assessments strategy and submission support

    • Represent HTA & DS in EU Joint Clinical Assessment (EU JCA) dossier teams, shaping and contributing to delivering PICO strategy and informing dossier development strategy. Ensure cross-program consistency and sharing of key lessons learned.

  • Clinical Trial Design/ Protocol Reviews

    • Provide Market Access technical and scientific review at Protocol Review Committee to ensure patient‑ and payer‑relevant study designs.

  • Capability development

    • Contribute to and deliver HTA capability development, internal briefings, external positioning documents, and external thought leadership.

    • Serve as an HTA & DS expert for product teams, providing strategic guidance on HTA agency/ payer requirements, and drive organizational learning.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Advanced degree (MSc, PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (eg., Epidemiology, Biostatistics, (health) Economics, HTA, Medicine, Public Health).

  • At least 7 years of experience in HTA, market access, evidence generation, or related fields, in a pharmaceutical organization and/or external agency.

  • Strong R&D acumen

  • Experience working across multiple therapeutic areas (ideally including one or more of Oncology, Immunology, Neuroscience, Cardiopulmonary) and phase 2, 3 development and launch phases.

  • Strong understanding of international health care, HTA, payer and regulatory environments, with one or more of Europe, the US, and Japan preferred.

Capabilities and Leadership Attributes

  • Global mindset with proven ability to lead, influence, and collaborate across diverse global, cross‑functional teams.

  • Strong strategy development capabilities with the ability to understand, synthesize and translate complex evidence into scenario planning and actionable directions.

  • Advanced analytical and critical thinking skills.

  • Intellectual curiosity and creativity to challenge existing approaches and develop innovative solutions.

  • Clear, confident communicator (verbal and written).

  • Ability to plan, prioritize, and deliver work effectively in a highly matrixed environment with competing demands.

  • Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and capability development.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Agility Jumps, Commercial Awareness, Competitive Landscape Analysis, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Intelligence, Global Market, Go-to-Market Strategies, Health Economics, Health Intelligence, Market Knowledge, Market Opportunity Assessment, Mentorship, Pricing Strategies, Regulatory Compliance, Strategic Change, Tactical Planning, Technical Credibility

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$164.000,00 - $282.900,00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k))
This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
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

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

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