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Strategic Market Director, Managed Care Organizations (South Central)


Company : Johnson & Johnson MedTech


Location : Norris City, IL


Created : 2026-04-20


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

OverviewAt 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 As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.Job FunctionPharmaceutical SalesJob Sub FunctionSales - Oncology/Hematology (Commission)Job CategoryProfessionalAll Job Posting LocationsIllinois (Any City), Montana (Any City), New Mexico (Any City), Oklahoma (Any City), Texas (Any City)Job DescriptionJohnson & Johnson Health Care Systems Inc. (Strategic Customer Group) is recruiting for a Strategic Market Director, Regional and Government Accounts in the South Central territory. The territory includes Texas, Illinois, Montana, Oklahoma, New Mexico. This is a field-based role therefore residing in one of the covered states is preferred.Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems Inc., Strategic Customer Group, provides account management and customer support services to key healthcare customers, including leading health plans, pharmacy benefit managers, and government health care institutions. The company also provides contract management, logistics and supply chain functions for the major Johnson & Johnson franchises.About Innovative MedicineOur expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at maintain and enhance product access through optimal formulary positions, drive sales growth by leading local market selling and pull through and optimizing price through sound negotiating strategies for the pharmaceutical products in Johnson and Johnson.Negotiate terms and conditions of contracts, providing access for products using clinical and economic value propositions, as well as marketing resources, to obtain favorable access.Navigate the complex payer marketplace and works to achieve maximum account penetration to increase scope and areas of influence within assigned National or Regional Accounts which may include health plans, state or local governments, physician medical groups or other payer organizations.Set appointments and present technical information in group presentations and one-one interactions with assigned accounts to further advance Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine product status, accessibility, and use.Collaborate regularly with other Strategic Market Directors, National Account Directors, Region Business Directors, Division Managers and other J&J partners to ensure open lines of communication and synergistic efforts within the accounts.The individual will interact with Value & Evidence Scientific Engagement PSAL's (Principal Scientific Account Leads) to utilize their expertise and support with customer accounts.Collaborate with Brand, Finance, Compliance, Legal, and Pricing Strategy to provide account information, serve as voice of customer and influence product decision-making in favor of their teract as appropriate with field sales management to develop local pull through strategies and ensure growth is maximized within the assigned geographies.Accountable to develop customer specific account strategies to capitalize on new business opportunities across all assigned product lines.Serve as a resource in the role of expert to all internal partners on the business models and trends of payers and as the local market expert on reimbursement and access within their assigned geographies.Responsibilities must be carried out with strict adherence to Johnson & Johnson Compliance guidelines.QualificationsA minimum of a bachelor's degree is requiredA minimum of six (6) years' healthcare industry experience is requiredA minimum of three (3) years of sales, account management, marketing, contracting or related experience is requiredThe ability to understand multiple disease states, therapeutic areas, clinical and pharmacoeconomic data as it relates to the assigned product areas is requiredKnowledge of formulary processes, contractual negotiations and implementation, and healthcare industry trends is requiredA minimum of two (2) years of pharmaceutical, medical/surgical or device sales management experience is preferredExperience working in channels such as large payers, national and regional health plans, state and local governments, PBM's, SPP's and Physician Medical Groups is preferredThis position requires the ability to regularly use discretion and judgment and to establish an effective work schedule that accommodates frequent disruptions to routines and flexible work hours in accomplishing objectivesThis position requires travel (up to 30% domestic) based on candidate location including required meetings and training, and some overnightsThis position is a field-based position, covering customers in TX, IL, MT, OK, NM. The ideal candidate will reside one of the assigned states.Candidates must possess a valid driver's license issued in the United States and must successfully complete a background investigation, to include a review of your driving record historyJohnson & 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 by federal, state or local 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 and Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants' needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center () or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.Required SkillsPreferred Skills: Customer Centricity, Hematology, Industry Analysis, Market Knowledge, Oncology, Organizing, Performance Measurement, Pharmaceutical Industry, Pharmaceutical Sales Marketing, Problem Solving, Resource Management, Revenue Management, Sales, Sales Enablement, Sales Trend Analysis, Strategic Sales Planning, Team Management, Technical CredibilityThe anticipated base pay range for this position is : $141,000.00 - $243,800.00Additional Description For Pay TransparencySubject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).BenefitsSubject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:Vacation - 120 hours per calendar yearSick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado - 48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington - 56 hours per calendar yearHoliday pay, including Floating Holidays - 13 days per calendar yearWork, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar yearParental Leave - 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a childBereavement Leave - 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar yearCaregiver Leave - 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 daysVolunteer Leave - 32 hours per calendar yearMilitary Spouse Time-Off - 80 hours per calendar yearFor additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - #J-18808-Ljbffr