Product Director, US Oncology Congress & Conventions

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a Product Director, US Oncology Congress & Conventions , located in Horsham, PA.

Our Oncology team focuses on the elimination of cancer by discovering new pathways and modalities to find treatments and cures. This role is part of the Strategy & Operations team within the commercial organization, responsible for congress and convention strategy and execution across the oncology portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to and working in partnership with the Director Congress and Conventions Management, the incumbent will ensure operational excellence related to planning, budgeting, vendor management, and stakeholder engagement for major oncology congresses.

Congress & Convention Leadership

• Own the planning, budgeting, and execution of major oncology congresses and conventions.
• Ensure a consistent, high-quality experience for attendees throughout all pre-, peri-, and post-congress activities.
• Serve as Congress Lead, managing communications, scheduling, meeting debriefs, and performance metric reviews.

Operational Excellence

• Deliver key operational workstreams and execute the Congress Excellence Framework.
• Identify and implement innovative improvements in policies, procedures, and technology.
• Lead updates to the Congress and Convention Playbook.

Project Management

• Develop and manage detailed planning timelines and action plans with cross-functional partners.
• Ensure all deadlines and deliverables are met, with clear communication to stakeholders and partners.
• Oversee logistics for meetings and events (housing, registration, meeting rooms, calendar invites).

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Align and influence cross-functional stakeholders and external partners to deliver flawless execution under tight timelines.
• Align congress meeting priorities with Global Marketing, R&D, US Sales, Medical Affairs, and other teams.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure strategy and execution are unified and effective.
• Partner with compliance and regulatory teams, ensuring a clear understanding of regulatory guidelines.
• Identify barriers and drive solutions for seamless execution.

Customer Experience Innovation

• Champion industry-leading practices to deliver impactful stakeholder experiences at key oncology congresses.
• Evaluate and enhance tools and resources for meeting execution, identifying gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead the evolution of the US Oncology Conventions Hub into an integrated one-stop shop.

Health Policy Advocacy

• Build and strengthen health policy advocacy initiatives in support of Johnson & Johnson's long-term strategy.
• Engage with relevant associations to advance policy objectives.

Sponsorship and Media Buys

• Understand association relationships and point systems for key congresses.
• Coordinate sponsorships and high-profile ancillary events that require negotiation, alignment, and financial acumen.
• Track and oversee cross-stakeholder activities.

Professional Growth & Leadership

• Develop expertise in marketing competencies and gain exposure to all areas of the business.
• Lead by influence, consulting, and change management.
• Challenge the status quo and drive new ideas with a future-focused mindset.

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree (MBA or advanced degree preferred).
• 5–7 years of industry or corporate agency experience.
• Practical knowledge of pharmaceutical marketing, FDA regulatory/legal environment, and HCC regulations.
• Proven ability to manage multiple events and priorities simultaneously.
• Experience delivering large-scale events and leading process improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrixed, dynamic environment.
• Willingness to travel up to 35% (domestic and limited international). In-person office collaboration required 3 days/week.

Preferred

• Experience in oncology.
• Familiarity with Totality & ARIBA platforms.

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 under state or federal 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 have a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact our accommodations team.

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