Pays $199k-$344kMedical Affairs market median is ~$302k (30 jobs)

Medical Director, Study Responsible Physician - Late Development, Prostate

Medical AffairsFull-Time
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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

Board Certification (preferred)

Key Skills

OncologyClinical researchClinical developmentMedical monitoringProtocol writingRegulatory submissionData managementBiostatisticsStakeholder managementStrategic analysisScientific evaluationDrug discoveryClinical trialsMentoringProject management

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).

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About Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Pension plan
401(k) savings 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