Medical Manager – Specialty Care

Johnson & Johnson

Medical Manager overseeing local execution of TA medical strategy for Janssen products in Panama City. Leading scientific discussions and collaborations to drive informed decisions and engagement with stakeholders.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timePanama City • 🇵🇦 PanamaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, and oversee the local execution of the TA medical strategy, for in market and pipeline products, in close collaboration with the Brand Team
Lead scientific discussions with key internal and external stakeholders / influencers (e.g., KOLs, Medical societies, etc.) focusing on changing medical behavior through the exchange of scientific knowledge and conveying the value of the attributes related to the innovation
Lead the sharing of scientific knowledge to internal stakeholders e.g., through provision of training to help to ensure highest standards of brand/therapy expertise in customer facing teams
Provide insights around key brand, marketplace themes/trends and competitors
Decision making on current and future license indications and enable internal and external customers to make informed decisions
Increase the customers understanding of Janssen products and compliance
Point of contact for investigators proposing investigator-initiated studies (IIS) and manage such studies in collaboration with GCO- MAO
Janssen speaker externally for specific forums where MAF can add important value to the discussions
Scientific Support communications dept with patient advocacy groups and their initiatives e.g., responding to clinical interest, gathering insights
Develop KOL’s strategic mapping and engagement
Co-lead with the Market Access department the guidelines and endorsement strategy, identifying local gaps and regional gaps to involve the correct MAF Stakeholders
Contributes to regional IEGP process providing data generation gaps for Key inline and pipeline less than 24 months product when TA head is not available
Collaborate with RA, PV, PSP for key processes as Risk management plans, etc.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Therapeutic area scientific knowledge and skills to interpret scientific data (neuroscience desirable)
Prior experience as MSL is highly valued or strong background in clinical research.
≥2 years of relevant experience.
Communication and presentation skills
Business acumen & strategic thinking.
Teamwork, leadership, negotiation, coaching and influencing skills – able to work effectively in a matrix
Awareness of, and adherence to, Johnson & Johnson Credo values
MD or other Health Sciences degree (e.g., Pharmacy or related fields)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Inclusive work environment
Training and professional development opportunities
Collaboration with cross-functional teams

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Hard Skills & Tools

Scientific Data InterpretationMedical Strategy DevelopmentKOL EngagementClinical ResearchData GenerationRisk Management Plans

Soft Skills

Negotiation SkillsCoaching SkillsInfluencing Skills

Certifications

MDHealth Sciences DegreePharmacy Degree