Associate Director, Thought Leader Liaison, Dermatology-Southwest

Company: Johnson & Johnson
Location: Pasadena
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job 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
Job Function:
Medical Affairs Group
Job Sub Function:
Professional Medical Education
Job Category:
People Leader
All Job Posting Locations:
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, Pasadena, California, United States, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America
Job Description:
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is searching for the best talent for an Associate Director, Thought Leader Liaison, Dermatology-Southwest. This is a field-based position located in the Southwest Region of the United States. Assigned States will cover Southern California, Arizona, Nevada, and Utah.
About Immunology
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 Immunology team leads in the development of transformational medicines for immunological disorders and illnesses. You can influence where medicine is going by restoring health to millions of people living with immune diseases.
Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.
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This is a field-based role available in multiple states within US. While specific cities are listed in the Locations section for reference, please note that they are examples only and do not limit your application. We invite candidates from various locations to apply and encourage you to review the following states of Southern California, Arizona, Nevada and Utah.
The Associate Director, Thought Leader Liaison will be responsible for fostering relationships with Key Opinion Leaders in the field of dermatology. As the Associate Director, you will play a pivotal role in driving healthcare innovation in the Southwest Region of the United States.
You will be responsible for:

• Developing and maintaining relationships with current and future industry experts, including Physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, and Biologic Coordinators
  
• Building and managing Key Opinion Leader relationships across a select number of districts
  
• Organizing and managing KOL activities and events to support the brand's KOL engagement strategy.
  
• Identifying and vetting promotional speakers, coach speakers, and managing communications with promotional speakers
  
• Leading or partnering with home office-based teams to develop and deliver marketing and educational programs
  
  Qualifications
  Education:
  - Bachelor's degree is the minimum requirement
  Skills and Experience
  Required:
  

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• Minimum of 7 years of related industry experience
  
• 2+ years of people management or project management experience
  
• Concentration in biotechnology sales or marketing, with a preference for medical dermatology therapeutic markets
  
• Experience in managing and growing customer relationships
  
• Demonstrated track record of success and leadership
  
• Excellent communication and the ability to effectively convey insights & ideas
  
• Ability to analyze complex business situations and identify creative solutions
  
• Experience in vendor management
  
• Ability to travel Up to 60% local/regional, including evening events, overnight stays, and weekend travel.
  
• Candidates should reside within the region and be located within a reasonable distance to a major airport.
  
  This position is eligible for a company car through the Company's FLEET program. For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit .
  Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
  Johnson and Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants' needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center (ra-employeehealthsup@its.jnj.com) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
  The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
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