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Job Function:
MarketingJob Sub Function:
Advertising & PromotionsJob Category:
ProfessionalAll Job Posting Locations:
Toronto, Ontario, CanadaJob Description:
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting for a Marketing Manager, Neuroscience, located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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.
About Neuroscience
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. Our Neuroscience team tackles the world’s toughest brain health challenges including multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, myasthenia gravis, epilepsy, major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and autism. This patient-focused team helps address some of the most complex diseases of our time. 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.
About the Role
It's an exciting time to be part of J&J Neuroscience! With a growing portfolio, we continue to strengthen our presence in the CNS space and advance care for patients living with serious mental illness. As Marketing Manager, you will play an important role in this journey — developing and implementing marketing strategies across the Neuroscience portfolio, engaging healthcare professionals through a blend of traditional promotion, digital omnichannel engagement, and emerging technologies. You will work with cross-functional partners and external vendors to bring innovative solutions to the Canadian market.
If you are passionate about making a difference for patients in the CNS space and thrive in a dynamic, evolving environment — we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
· Brand Strategy & Execution: Develop and implement marketing strategies for assigned Neuroscience brands, from pre-launch market shaping through to in-market optimization and lifecycle management
· Customer Engagement: Build and implement engagement strategies for healthcare professionals across therapeutic segments, recognizing the distinct needs, channels, and decision drivers of different customer groups
· Omnichannel & Emerging Tech: Design, execute, and optimize omnichannel marketing campaigns that integrate traditional promotional tactics with digital engagement, and emerging marketing technologies
· Cross-Portfolio Coordination: Collaborate with Neuroscience portfolio team members to ensure strategic alignment across brands and pipeline assets, improving franchise-level impact
· Vendor & Agency Management: Lead relationships with external agencies and partners — managing scopes, timelines, deliverables, and budgets to ensure quality execution
· Insights & Analytics: Analyze market data, competitive intelligence, and campaign performance metrics to generate actionable insights and make data-driven adjustments to strategy
· Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner with Medical, Regulatory, Sales, Patient Engagement, and Communications, and other teams to align on strategy and ensure compliant execution in accordance with J&J policies, PAAB, and IMC/HCC codes
· Field Force Excellence: Serve as the face of assigned brands to the Sales team — develop training materials, product messaging, and promotional tools to ensure field alignment and effectiveness
· Financial Management: Build and monitor sales forecasts, manage the OPEX budget, and contribute to financial reviews and scenario planning
· Market Research: Lead market research initiatives to deepen understanding of the patient journey, HCP needs, and competitive landscape in the CNS/mental health space
Qualifications
Education:
· University degree (science or business related) required. MBA is an asset.
Required:
· 5+ years of product management and/or pharmaceutical commercial marketing experience
· Critical thinking — intellectual curiosity and innovative approach in developing marketing strategies aligned with both short- and long-term business goals, grounded in core marketing fundamentals including customer centricity, opportunity identification, and solution design
· Digital & omnichannel expertise — experience designing and implementing integrated omnichannel campaigns, with comfort employing digital tools and emerging marketing technologies
· Vendor & agency management — proven experience managing external agencies, research vendors, and/or consulting partners, including scope and budget oversight
· Analytical skills — ability to synthesize market data, competitor activity, and customer insights to inform strategies and pivot quickly
· Financial skills — experience contributing to brand forecasting, budgets, and financial analysis
· Cross-functional collaboration — track record of working effectively with Medical, Regulatory, Access, and Sales teams in a compliant environment, with a demonstrated ability to lead without authority and inspire followership
· Project management — proven ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously with attention to detail and timeliness
· Communication skills — strong verbal, presentation, and written skills for engaging diverse audiences
· Collaborative and inclusive working style that fosters trust and engagement across diverse teams
Preferred:
· New product launch experience is a strong asset
· CNS / Neuroscience / Psychiatry therapeutic area experience
· Experience coordinating across a multi-brand portfolio
· Familiarity with Canadian regulatory environment (PAAB, IMC/HCC codes)
· Experience with relevant tools and strategies to innovate and maximize marketing efficiency
· English/French bilingualism is an asset
As guided by Our Credo (https://www.jnj.com/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.
Thank you for your interest in J&J. 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. If you require any accommodation at any point in the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process
Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Advertising, Brand Identity, Brand Positioning Strategy, Brand Reputation Management, Budget Management, Content Management, Customer Intelligence, Data Analysis, Data Reporting, Data Savvy, Design Mindset, Digital Marketing, Execution Focus, Financial Analysis, Interpersonal Influence, Performance Measurement, Process Improvements, Sales Promotions, Tactical Planning, Technical CredibilityThe anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$112,150 - $162,150Additional Description for Pay Transparency:
As applicable for the role - Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for a discretionary performance bonus. The Company uses Artificial Intelligence in its assessment of applicants. This job posting is for an existing position.