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Job Function:
MarketingJob Sub Function:
Product ManagementJob Category:
ProfessionalAll Job Posting Locations:
North Ryde, New South Wales, AustraliaJob Description:
- Lead the Australian launch of a first-in-class CAR-T therapy, first launch in APAC
- Real momentum and strong excitement already building in the field, benefit from high customer interest
- Play a pivotal role in scaling the launch from Victoria into NSW, WA and Queensland over the next 3–6 months
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
The Senior Product Manager (SPM) for Carvykti is accountable for leading the end-to-end commercial strategy, launch execution, and ongoing optimisation of a highly specialised cell therapy within a complex and regulated healthcare environment.
This role drives the development and delivery of the brand strategy, including launch planning, omnichannel engagement, referrer strategy while ensuring alignment across cross functional teams such as Medical, Market Access, Operations, and Patient Experience. The SPM acts as the central integrator across local, regional, and global stakeholders to deliver a seamless, complaint, and patient centric experience.
The SPM plays a critical role in setting the strategic direction and brand priorities for this first-in-class CAR T. The position is critical to the organisation as it directly influences the launch trajectory of Carvykti by shaping strategy, customer engagement, enabling field excellence, and ensuring all activities are delivered in line with governance and compliance frameworks.
This is an NSW-based role.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Shape the brand strategy and bring it to life through execution
- Lead the Carvykti brand plan across launch readiness, omnichannel engagement, and referrer strategy.
- Drive excellence across commercial planning, including business planning and forecasting.
- Bring local and regional cross-functional teams together around shared priorities.
- Partner across Medical, Market Access, Operations, and Patient Experience to deliver coordinated, compliant execution.
- Help drive launch success and adoption in a fast-paced, highly complex environment.
- Deliver key commercial initiatives that support uptake within the complex CAR T treatment ecosystem.
- Ensure all marketing activities are delivered in line with regulatory and legal requirements.
ABOUT YOU
Required Skills or qualifications that are critical to this position
- Strong strategic leadership in fast paced, complex environments
Ability to develop and execute brand strategy in a highly specialised, multi‑stakeholder setting (e.g. CAR‑T, hospital pathways, government interface). - Cross‑functional collaboration & influence
Proven capability to align Medical, Market Access, Operations, and regional/global stakeholders to deliver coordinated, compliant outcomes - Demonstrated problem‑solving skills
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and identify practical, high‑impact solutions
- Excellent analytical capability
- Track record of interpreting complex information to inform sound recommendations
- Launch experience in complex or specialty products, with proven ability to lead launch planning, readiness, and execution across multiple stakeholders
- Excellent and demonstrable command of communicating verbally and in written form
Preferred experience
- Deep or developing expertise in product and Haematology therapeutic area
- Ability to engage credibly with opinion leaders and support appropriate use of cell therapies/precision medicine
Candidates must be authorised to work in Australia and not require visa sponsorship at the time of application.
Johnson & Johnson, as a world leader across multiple therapy areas, offers a dynamic environment with opportunities to learn and grow across a broad range of those therapeutic areas. We encourage candidates with a strong desire to learn and a willingness to adapt to new challenges to apply.
COMPANY CULTURE
- Competitive remuneration package.
- Continuous training and support.
- Award-winning leadership development programs.
- Inclusive, flexible, and accessible working arrangements.
- Equal opportunity employer supporting diversity and inclusion.
WHY CHOOSE US:
- Competitive remuneration package and continuous training.
- Supportive environment with award-winning leadership development programs.
- Inclusive, flexible, and accessible working arrangements for all.
OUR BENEFITS:
- Up to 18 weeks of parental leave to support new parents.
- 4 days of volunteer leave to give back to the community.
- Option to purchase up to 2 weeks of additional annual leave for extra time off.
- Enjoy a dedicated Wellbeing Day to prioritize self-care.
- Global Wellness Reimbursement of $780 per year for healthy eating, exercise, or mindfulness activities.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support.
- Enhanced leave provisions for compassionate (caregiver) leave, providing up to 30 days of additional support.
- Life insurance coverage for added peace of mind.
And much more...
Great Place to Work® Certified– 2025
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Johnson & Johnson - Australia and New Zealand was certified as a Great Place to Work® in ANZ in its first year of participation.
Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Brand Marketing, Brand Positioning Strategy, Communication, Customer Centricity, Customer Intelligence, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision Making, Data Savvy, Execution Focus, Financial Analysis, Organizing, Presentation Development, Product Development Lifecycle, Product Improvements, Product Management, Product Portfolio Management, Product Strategies, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Thinking, Technical Credibility