Pays $199k-$344k — Medical Affairs market median is ~$302k (30 jobs)
Medical Director, Study Responsible Physician - Late Development, Prostate
About the Role
Full-time Medical Director role in oncology clinical research. San Diego, CA. $199K-$343.85K.
Join Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine as a Medical Director, Study Responsible Physician – Oncology in San Diego, California, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $199K - $343.85K
- Pension plan
- Long-term incentive program
- Vacation - 120 hours per year
- Sick time - 40 hours per year
- Holiday pay - 13 days per year
- Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per year
- Parental Leave - 480 hours
- Bereavement Leave
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine as a Medical Director, Study Responsible Physician – Oncology.
Key Responsibilities
The Medical Director leads clinical research studies within a matrix organization, overseeing study start-up, execution, and reporting. They provide scientific leadership, mentor clinical project scientists, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory compliance and successful drug development.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an advanced medical degree (M.D. or equivalent) with board certification or eligibility in Oncology or Uro-Oncology. A minimum of 3 years of experience in clinical research and strong cross-functional leadership skills are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Medical Affairs — Physician Career Context
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 13 active listings.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$271k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $245k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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