EMEA Product Manager Precision Medicine

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF JOB PROFILE Key Tasks (What to do & Why): Contribute to building and leading with the Precision Medicine steering committee, Retina IBVT, country and global teams the diagnostic strategy to identify treatment eligible patients within an Ultra Orphan disease (genetic testing). Build and shape the necessary infrastructure, capabilities and frameworks at Janssen in corporation with the Precision Medicine steering committee. Lead EMEA in global genetic testing launch readiness workstream for XLRP and future IRD gene therapies Initial mapping exercise of the status quo of genetic testing in EMEA markets, consolidation of insights and feedback to global, regional and local stakeholders. Lead workshops with countries and cross-functions to develop tactics for increasing genetic testing rates across the identified critical enablers. Implementation of tactics at a regional and local level Leading EMEA External Quality Assurance program implementation for XLRP genetic testing in collaboration with the relevant medical team. Leading and coordinating genetic testing subsidizing programs for XLRP with focus on markets with Retina Centers of Excellence, but also markets that will rely on cross-border treatment of patients. Co-lead with IBVT / Global on implementing Genetic Testing Awareness Campaign Lead internal education on IRD genetic testing for EMEA Shape global plans for diagnostic (especially genetic testing) for future and current Retina assets. What type of capabilities this person would need (Who) Experienced Precision Medicine Manager with scientific & diagnostic background – if possible proven record in implementing EQA programs Customer facing experience (if liaising with customers & labs on the ground) Strategic mindset but ability to operationalize (e.g. Marketing, R&D or MAF experience) Project leadership skills Excellent communication skills JOB DESCRIPTION OVERALL PUROSE OF JOB The EMEA Product Manager Precision Medicine, as part of the Retina Integrated Brand Value Team (IBVT), creates diagnostics strategy and drives marketing execution by leveraging cross-functional resources of the launch brands and future portfolio. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Lead the development and execution of diagnostics strategy and tactics for Retina IRD genetic therapies & future therapies, and drives marketing execution centrally, ensuring efficiencies in planning and execution at every level by making investment trade-offs across the marketing mix. Works with EMEA Integrated Brand Value Team (IBVT) for Retina Therapeutic Area (composed of Diagnostics, Medical Affairs, HEMAR and Business Intelligence) to collect and integrate cross-functional inputs and develop clinical, economic value proposition and testing readiness. Is responsible for patient identification task of the regional launch readiness plans and is facilitating best practice sharing during the launch and the post launch phase; develops metrics for managing brand testing performance and identifies critical opportunities and risks within the plan. Leads the development of genetic testing forecasts in collaboration with the GCSO and Regional Analytics team. Progresses critical strategy decisions throughout appropriate governance committees. Creates customer ready marketing material. Is responsible for managing full brand precision medicine budget across the region. Leverages on and builds own network of KOLs and key stakeholders, providing their insight in order to incorporate in the brand diagnostics strategy customer needs and realize the economic value proposition. Supports initiatives to educate internal teams and build Janssen diagnostic capabilities across EMEA. Identifies and prioritize key assignments across TAs closely supporting the EMEA Precision Medicine Leader. Gathers and incorporates commercial insights from EMEA key stakeholders into Global Clinical Development Plans (CDPs) and Target Product Profiles (TPPs). Actively supports GCT (directly) and CDTs (via IBVTL) with specific data, documentation and deliverables as needed. Proactively partners with Medical Affairs and R&D to provide input into clinical study development, product development decisions, and labelling that support the commercial launch strategy in EMEA and lifecycle management investments. Is responsible for sharing best practices in terms of processes, deliverables and approaches (where possible). Ensures Credo Values are demonstrated in the day-to-day interactions. Internal and External Interactions include: Internal: Integrated Brand Value Team Leaders Integrated Brand Value Team European Product Managers and Brand Leaders Global Commercial Strategy Team Precision Medicine-Diagnostics Country diagnostic leade Country Value Team Leaders Regional Commercial Strategy Leader EMEA Medical and HEMAR teams External: Regional Key Opinion Leader Key non clinical stakeholders Reference labs Diagnostic partners 3rd party vendors Qualifications Experience The successful candidate must have a Pharmaceutical background and has demonstrated a strategic mindset with the ability to assimilate complex science and data quickly. Several years of progressive commercial experience is required with a proven track record of working within highly matrixed environments and cross functional teams, at local and regional level. Marketing and launch experience with brand responsibility. Strong background and experience in developing and implementation of diagnostic strategies and tactics for new products, preferably in pharmaceutical industry. Knowledge of the Retina area and/or experience with Gene therapies would be an advantage but not a must. Proven track record working with Key Opinion Leaders and external stakeholders. Capability of delivering under time pressure and in ambiguous situation with limited information is critical. Must be able to provide succinct & insightful communications to senior management. An understanding of the drug development process is preferred. Agile and entrepreneurial with strong leadership potential. Must exhibit behaviors aligned to the J&J Global Leadership Profile including but not limited to: integrity-credo based actions, collaboration and teamwork, sense of urgency, and results driven. Awareness of and adherence to J&J Credo Values, SOPs, Policies and Guidelines. Qualifications A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required. An advanced degree in business or life sciences is preferred. Travelling This position requires some travel (between 20 and 30% pending on travel restrictions) within the home country and across the EMEA region. The role is Central Europe based. It is anticipated that the role holder will be based in his/her current country of residence as long as easy access to travel/transportation and local hosting is available at a Janssen office. Location: European Location It is anticipated that the role holder will be based in his/her current country of residence as long as easy access to travel/transportation and local hosting is available at a Janssen office. Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. At Johnson & Johnson, we’re on a mission to change the trajectory of health for humanity. That starts by creating the world’s healthiest workforce. Through cutting-edge programs and policies, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our employees and the ones they love. As such, depending on location and subject to local legislation, candidates offered employment may be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or, in certain countries, secure an approved accommodation prior to the commencement of employment to support the well-being of our employees, their families and the communities in which we live and work. If you are invited to interview for the position, your recruiter will advise on the vaccine requirement status in your geographic location. Primary Location Belgium-Antwerp-Beerse- Other Locations Europe/Middle East/Africa-Italy, Europe/Middle East/Africa-Switzerland, Europe/Middle East/Africa-Germany, Europe/Middle East/Africa, Europe/Middle East/Africa-United Kingdom, Europe/Middle East/Africa-Spain Organization Janssen Pharmaceutica N.V. (7555) Job Function Marketing Requisition ID 00001ID0