************************************************************** JobCircle.com is the largest regional job board in the Mid-Atlantic region, with tens of thousands of job offerings in PA, NJ, DE, MD, NY, and Washington D.C.  To learn more, visit http://www.jobcircle.com?source=ng ************************************************************** Job _title_:     Vice-President, Therapeutic Area Head for Neurology Job Location:  NJ: Titusville Pay Rate:      Open Job Length:    full time Start Date:    2008-11-12 Company Name:  Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies Contact:       HR Phone:         email only please Fax:           email only please De_script_ion:   %0A Johnson and Johnson Pharmaceutical Research and Development, L.L.C., a member of Johnson and Johnson's Family of Companies, is recruiting for a Vice-President, Therapeutic Area Head Neurology located in Titusville, NJ.%0A %0A Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C. develops treatments that improve the health and life_style_s of people worldwide. Research and development areas encompass novel targets in neurologic disorders, gastroenterology, oncology, infectious disease, diabetes, hematology, _meta_bolic disorders, immunologic disorders, and reproductive medicine.%0A %0A%0A The Therapeutic Area Head (TAH) for Neurology is responsible for the Therapeutic Area within Clinical R&D and reports to the SVP. In this role, the TAH may manage Compound Development Team Leaders (CDTLs) and clinical research staff, and consult on projects within CNS, internal medicine or other areas of his/her specialty across JJPRD and other J&J companies. The TAH plays a key role on the Therapeutic Area Leadership Team (TALT) of his/her specialty. Specifically, the TAH is responsible for developing strategy, clinical research, and medical input/drug development; coordinating drug development of internal compounds with discovery and early development groups; and developing licensing activities (coordinated with Senior L & A personnel and the Franchise Development Leader) in the Therapeutic Area.%0A %0A The scope of the position is global. Individuals will be responsible for CDTs as well as have direct management responsibility for clinical leaders and other physicians in his/her group. Staff management includes oversight and accountability of overall global strategy, as well as study design, protocol design, and medical aspects of conducted studies. Interpretation of clinical safety and efficacy data. This includes being the key liaison with internal marketing colleagues and discovery/early development groups, as well as external opinion leaders and regulatory agencies (in coordination with the VP Regulatory Affairs).Medical review of licensing candidates and coordination of drug development personnel for due diligence and meetings with licensing partners, as well as meeting with potential licensing partners. This position may incorporate or collaborate with the duties of the FML/FDL with his/her therapeutic area. Financial accountability for the teams for which he/she is responsible. The qualified candidate will also be the principal spokesperson on key matters. Key matters may include licensing deals, safety issues, development plans, and developing compound strategies. %0A His/her duties will also include those of hiring and managing medical personnel in this group. This position will require a MD who is either Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurology. A minimum of seven years of experience specific to the therapeutic area is preferred. Proven expertise in the areas of cognitive disorders and epilepsy is preferred. At least eight years of pharmaceutical industry, CRO, or academic experience or a combination of these are preferred. Five or more years of drug development experience (preferably in the latter phases) are preferred. Experience in a leadership role, preferably with direct reports, within a multi-functional R&D organization is required.%0A Multiple NDA filing experience is an asset. Demonstrated ability to think strategically and to implement contingency plans with respect for J&J Pharma _object_ives is required. Strong oral and written communication skills are a must. Knowledge and experience of Good Clinical Practices and regulatory requirements for the conduct of clinical trials and for appropriate contributions to regulatory filings are required. Up to 25% travel (domestic and some international) is required.%0A %0A If you want to explore the many small-company environments behind the big-company impact of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies, bid on this position today!%0A Please refer to Job code jj-0808374 when responding to this ad. For FASTEST PROCESSING of your resume, please visit http://www.jobcircle.com/classifieds/1827643.html?source=ng to apply online. ************************************************************** For fastest processing of your resume, this employer asks that you apply to this job using the URL above. **************************************************************