Scientific Knowledge Associate

Scientific Knowledge Associate (SKA)

Location: Remote working - We are considering candidates from the UK, Ireland, Belgium, Switzerland & Netherlands only. 

Duration: 12 months - with chance of extension 

Hours: 40 per week

Imagine your next project, joining the SKA team within Janssen. This team is renowned internally and externally for their fantastic working environment and high level of collaboration. You will be working cross-functionally across the business in a very diverse role that will include working with different stakeholders, focusing on core tasks such as reviewing company materials, data analysis, process management and admin support.

Overall outline & role description

We are looking for a full-time SKM Associate (SKA) for the further implementation of the SKA Model within the EMEA Scientific Knowledge Management (SKM)Team.  

The SKA team is a self-organised sub-team within the SKM team and collaborates with the whole SKM team on wide range of tasks, whereby principles of AGILE are applied. The main body of work would be related to tasks associated with therapeutic areas; however, some work would also be independent of therapeutic area teams. Some elements of work are fully flexible and are driven by priority /urgency of the task. For other areas the SKAs are assigned to specific therapeutic area(s). This requires the SKMA to be flexible in terms of therapeutic area support & engagement with multiple SKMs and other stakeholders

Overall purpose of the role:

• To act as scientific reviewer of regional company materials with the aim of ensuring scientific accuracy, quality, and compliance of such materials. 

• To manage at regional level the scientific reference library in Janssen’s electronic review platform with the aim of ensuring the quality and compliance of references used in company materials. 

• To develop, manage, and curate the scientific document repositories owned by EMEA SKM 

• To provide operational and administrative support to members and leaders of the EMEA SKM team in an agile way of working.

• To support the SKMs with managing complex projects to ensure adherence to company processes and best practices. 

• To perform analyses within existing Janssen dashboards and deliver metric reports on a regular basis as well as on demand. 

• To support the development and maintenance of standards, processes, and policies in support of the centralized SKM Model.

Scope of work (core tasks):   

• Reviewing company materials in Janssen's internal electronic review platform in full accordance with internal SOPs and the EFPIA code

• The degree of autonomy in Material review and approval will vary depending on the level of preexisting scientific knowledge and/or expertise in pharmaceutical compliance regulations. It is expected to grow during the assignment. 

• Creating, reviewing, and approving references in Janssen's internal electronic review platform on regional level 

• Co-managing projects owned by SKMs from design phase to close-out thereby implementing internal company procedures and best practices. 

• Providing basic SKM engagement for TAs and/or products without dedicated SKMs, if needed

• Collaborate with the SKM leadership and SKMs as well as internal business partners from other functions such as IT in developing & implementing new and/or advancing existing digital processes and platforms relevant to SKM  

• Collaborate with the SKM leadership in analysing key performance indicators for SKM activities and identifying new metrics and measures.

• Supporting SKMs with collecting scientific evidence in any kind of published form and storing them on digital platforms. 

• Management of content on SKM-owned platforms such as the Curated Materials Sharepoint, MAFHub etc.

• Collaborating with SKMs in creating and disseminating scientific communication tools such as bulletins/newsletters and holding pages and making these available to internal audiences via digital platforms 

• Collaborating with content owners from other functions, e.g. Marketing, and agencies involved in material creation.

• Additional operational tasks within the scope of SKM may be assigned on a case-by-case basis by the SKM Director or SKMs.

Reporting & oversight 

• Reporting into the SKA Team Lead

• Collaborating closely with other SKM Associates within the AGILE framework and under the guidance of the respective SKMs

Required Skills & Experience: 

Essential skills

• Hands-on and proactive mindset, self-starter, self-organised and eager to learn, solution-oriented

• Collaborative mindset and good interpersonal skills

• Attentive to detail & quality-focused

• Used to communicating and working via digital platforms 

• Able to work in remote settings & easily connect to other team members 

• Able to accommodate shifting tasks while maintaining focus 

Essential experience/knowledge: 

• Academic degree (BSc or higher, preferably in a STEM subject)

• Able to understand & interpret scientific evidence and its visualisation 

• Experienced with using various IT systems, in particular Microsoft O365 applications

• Prior experience with digital databases, e.g. having worked with scientific literature databases

• Basic understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and its regulations 

Beneficial experience/knowledge 

• Basic understanding of compliance rules governing pharmaceutical industry, or

• Having worked in pharmaceutical industry, e.g. in Medical Information, or

• Industry Quality Control or related fields, or

• Industry material review and approvals/sign-offs 

• Basic knowledge in data analysis and interpretation

• Basic understanding and experience of Agile framework

• Experience of working in a virtual team and supporting team members who are not co-located

Estimated workload & engagement duration:   

• 1 FTE (hours/ week will depend on local work regulations in country of residence) 

• Immediately until the end of 2023 with the likelihood to extend to the end of 2024.

benefits

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run for 12 months and has a strong chance of extension. 

you are welcome here

Janssen is working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.

about Janssen

Janssen is the Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson - the world's most comprehensive and broadly-based healthcare Company. At Janssen, we bring together top scientists and researchers to pursue the most promising science and drive collaboration to create visionary medicines and healthcare solutions covering five priority therapeutic areas - Cardiovascular & Metabolism, Immunology, Infectious Diseases & Vaccines, Neuroscience and Oncology. Contribute to the next pharmaceutical breakthrough with your next project at Janssen. 

application process

We are looking to process the first round of applications within the next 2 working days.

We do not accept applications via email.

The pay rate for this role will depend on how you are paid. 

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.

We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences. That is why we are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”.