Senior Director, Evidence Generation & Clinical Strategy

Irvine, CA (Hybrid)

$178K/yr – $307K/yrSenior Level15+ years expFull time

Posted 4 days ago

Job Summary

Own and lead the annual Evidence Generation Strategy (EGS) process and drive integrated evidence planning across functions, translating clinical data into strategic portfolio and market decisions.

  • Own the EGS process and governance with cross-functional partners
  • Translate clinical evidence into strategy, endpoints, and portfolio decisions
  • Lead and develop the Evidence Generation & Clinical Strategy team

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own and lead the annual Evidence Generation Strategy (EGS) process integrated with the Business Planning cycle.
  • Lead structured evidence needs collection across GSM, Regional Marketing, Clinical Research, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, HEMA, Strategy, R&D, and CSER partners.
  • Collect, organize, and synthesize evidence requests into a unified portfolio of strategic evidence needs across products, therapies, regions, and customer segments.
  • Design and facilitate evidence prioritization processes that evaluate business impact, timing, customer value, regulatory significance, and strategic importance.
  • Deliver prioritized evidence generation recommendations and investment proposals to senior leadership.
  • Partner with CSER to translate prioritized evidence needs into integrated evidence plans and study portfolios.
  • Serve as business owner for evidence governance, request templates, intake processes, prioritization criteria, and business partner alignment mechanisms.
  • Lead quarterly reviews of emerging evidence needs and facilitate pathways for urgent requests requiring leadership review.
  • Ensure evidence priorities align with LRFP objectives, new product introductions, indication expansion strategies, and portfolio priorities.
  • Provide regular reporting to senior leadership regarding evidence priorities, plan status, risks, and expected data availability.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, or related field required.
  • Advanced degree (MBA, MSc, MPH, PhD, or equivalent) preferred.
  • MD profiles would be strongly considered.
  • 15+ years of relevant business experience in Clinical Marketing and Strategy, or related fields.
  • MD profiles coming from field of EP can apply without prior business experience.
  • Experience in medical devices and electrophysiology or cardiovascular markets required
  • Proven ability to develop strategies based on clinical, market, competitive, and health economic evidence.
  • Deep understanding of clinical trial processes, regulatory environments, and evidence generation planning.
  • Experience translating clinical data into business strategy, commercialization planning, and portfolio decisions.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience supporting publications and scientific communications.

Preferred

  • Advanced degree (MBA, MSc, MPH, PhD, or equivalent) preferred.
  • MD profiles would be strongly considered.
  • International/global marketing experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of EP portfolio strategy, product lifecycle management, and evidence planning preferred.
  • Brand Marketing, Brand Marketing, Brand Positioning Strategy, Business Alignment, Business Storytelling, Business Valuations, Consulting, Critical Thinking, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Intelligence, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision Making, Developing Others, Execution Focus, Financial Analysis, Go-to-Market Strategies, Inclusive Leadership, Industry Analysis, Leadership, Market Research, Negotiation, Problem Solving, Product Development Lifecycle, Product Portfolio Management, Product Strategies {+ 3 more}

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
  • The following link to general company benefits information MUST also be included in the posting: Please use the following language: For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits
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