Medical Affairs and Translational Research Partnership Lead
Healthcare Operations (Non-Clinical)Posted 24 Aug 2026
Advertised as “Medical Affairs and Translational Research (MATR) Partnership Lead”
Posted 24 Aug 2026
Advertised as “Medical Affairs and Translational Research (MATR) Partnership Lead”
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| Base salary | US$137,000 – US$236,000 / yr |
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Field of studyLife Sciences, Health Sciences (or related)
Study levelMaster's or higher
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Job Function:
Medical Affairs Group
Job Sub Function:
Medical Affairs
Job Category:
Scientific/Technology
All Job Posting Locations:
Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America
Job Description:
Medical Affairs and Translational Research (MATR) Partnership Lead for J&J Oncology
The MATR Partnership Lead is a key point of contact for medical affairs (regional and global) and translational research for preclinical investigator-initiated study (IIS) proposals, collaborative studies or MAF-funded company-sponsored studies involving key biomarker objectives. The individual will link internal strategic and tactical workstream(s) supporting research proposal reviews and final decisions for key studies. MATR partnerships will also include line-of-sight to data read-outs or draft publication timelines for contracted studies to support knowledge exchange between translational research, external research community, clinical and medical affairs.
Tasks for this position include the following:
Provides subject matter expertise, execution, and process leadership for medical affairs and translational science, preclinical or biomarker research projects
Works closely with disease area leads on triaging biomarker or preclinical IIS proposals from external researchers or non-clinical collaborative study requests from concept-to-execution.
Supports key internal and external stakeholder communications, preclinical review agendas and review decisions.
Leads efforts to capture process metrics & analytics to recommend and implement iterative process improvements
Partners with oncology translational research lead(s) in preparing biomarker and preclinical “one-pager” strategy for inclusion in worldwide medical affairs evidence generation plans and IIS strategic frameworks
Liaises with medical affairs Global Review Committee administrator(s), GMAL and translational science lead with respect to new IIS reviews and coordination
Advances global medical affairs company-sponsored study concepts with key biomarker objectives through internal governance reviews where applicable with Global Head, Evidence Generation and Oncology Translational Research Review Forum (OTRRF)
Ensures research discussions, submission and internal reviews of preclinical/biomarker IISs or collaborative research proposals follow J&J’s Cross-Pharma Policies and SOPs.
Engages with oncology translational research (OTR)’s preclinical IIS coordinator on ReCAP reviews, contracts, material transfer agreement administration to understand study statuses or interim/final data read-outs and publications.
Supports global medical affairs lead(s) and global strategy & execution leads with internal knowledge exchange as required
Identify and develop strategic relationships with external partners to identify opportunities for collaboration
Qualifications
A minimum of a master’s level degree in a life or health sciences discipline is required; Advanced scientific degree is preferred.
Laboratory experience in translational research or genomics medicine is preferred
Broad knowledge of disease, predictive, and diagnostic biomarkers, related scientific methodologies, and analytic techniques is required
Strong skills in collaboration and building relationships, without formal authority, are needed to meet MATR objectives,
Critical thinking and strong communication skills are required
Project management skills and strong organizational skills are required
Comfort with ambiguity and rapidly changing scientific environment(s) is needed
Experience with principal investigators and/or as research staff involving biomarker analyses is beneficial
Experience as an industry medical liaison including oncology translational research responsibilities is desirable
Four or more years of relevant work experience in biopharmaceutical industry is preferred
Approximately 10% domestic or international travel is required
This position is based in Raritan NJ and follows a hybrid work schedule with in-house
The anticipated base pay range for this position is $137,000.00 - $235,750.00
The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis.
Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year of Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Additional information can be found via the following link: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits
The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market. 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 & 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 contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Analytical Reasoning, Analytics Dashboards, Clinical Research and Regulations, Clinical Trials Operations, Communication, Content Evaluation, Data Analysis, Digital Culture, Digital Literacy, Healthcare Trends, Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, Medical Compliance, Mentorship, Product Strategies, Relationship Building, Report Writing, Strategic Thinking, Tactical Planning, Technical Credibility
The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$137,000.00 - $235,750.00
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