Director, Global Professional Relations | Jacksonville FL, Milpitas CA, Irvine CA

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a Director, Global Professional Relations within our Medical Professional Scientific Affairs organization supporting J&J MedTech. This position can be located in one of our J&J locations: Jacksonville FL, Milpitas CA, Irvine CA as strongly preferred. Will consider remote opportunities within the continental US for the ideal candidate.

About Johnson & Johnson

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/.

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges. We know that the success of our business – and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions – depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued and our people can reach their potential. At Johnson & Johnson, we all belong.

Position Summary

This position manages and oversees Global Professional Relations. Primary responsibilities include managing and developing professional relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (Private Practice, Hospitals, Private Equity, and Academic Centers).

Key Responsibilities

• Develop Key Opinion Leader engagement strategies that support our business at Johnson & Johnson Vision (Commercial, Global Strategic Marketing, Medical, R&D).


• Identify, plan and engage key customers with focused activities through customer segmentation, while elevating relationships across JJV leadership. Primary focus on “Market Leaders” and “Market Influencers”.


• Lead established KOL management including contract and budget management, quarterly utilization reviews, and ongoing professional relationship engagement, including but not limited to 1:1 meetings, Tier 1 and Tier 2 congresses, Advisory board participation, Speaker Programs, and Voice of Customer initiatives.


• Elevate thought leadership and increase share of voice at the podium through cross-functional collaboration with Director, Medical & Scientific Engagement, Global Strategic Marketing and US/Global Professional Relations.


• Lead ongoing identification and management of developing KOL’s in Future Leaders programs in Ophthalmology/Optometry.


• In partnership with Sr. Director of Global Professional Education, establish an maintain a global KOL database that effectively supports our business.


• Leverage globally recognized KOLs in high growth markets utilizing opportunities at international congresses as well as digital platforms to expand our reach with current and future technologies.


• Participate in DEI opportunities in eye care through avenues such as (but not limited to) WIO (Women in Ophthalmology) and NMA (National Medical Association).