Medical Writer III

At 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 jnj.com.

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 Function:

Medical Affairs Group

Job Sub Function:

Medical Writing

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom

Job Description:

About Innovative Medicine

Our 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 https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine

We are searching for the best talent for Medical Writer III.

Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):

United States - Requisition Number: R-084857 

Belgium & Netherlands - Requisition Number: R-087918

Switzerland- Requisition Number: R-090406

United Kingdom- Requisition Number: R-090407

Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.

Remote work options may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the Company.

Purpose:

• Able to write and coordinate basic and complex documents, independently when working within own therapeutic area (TA), and under supervision when working across TAs.
• Leads in a team environment and matrix.
• Able to function as a lead MW on most compounds, under supervision.
• Actively participates in or leads process working groups.
• Provides input into functional tactics/strategy (eg, writing teams, process working groups).
• Highly proficient in the use of internal systems, tools, and processes.

You will be responsible for:

• Writing or coordinating clinical and regulatory documents such as, but not limited to, CSRs, IBs, protocols, summary documents, RMPs, regulatory responses, and briefing documents.

• Leading cross-functional (eg, with clinical team) document planning and review meetings. Interacting with cross-functional colleagues on document content and champions MW processes and best practices. Responsible for establishing document timelines and strategies in accordance with internal processes, with some mentorship from functional management and clinical team, as needed.
• Completing all time reporting, training, metrics database, and project tracking updates as required in relevant company systems.
• Able to function as a lead writer on most compounds (or submissions, indications, or disease areas) under supervision. Is primary point of contact for medical writing activities for the cross-functional team (eg, clinical).
• Coaching or mentoring more junior staff on document planning, processes, and content. Provides peer review as needed.
• Actively participating in or leads process working groups.

Qualifications / Requirements:

Education: Minimum of university/college degree in a scientific discipline is required. An advanced degree (eg, Masters, PhD, MD) is preferred.

Skills/Experience:

• At least 6 years of relevant pharmaceutical/scientific industry experience including at least 4 years of regulatory medical writing experience!
• Immunology therapeutic area experience is strongly preferred.
• Ability to recognize how to best interpret, summarize, and present statistical and medical information to ensure quality and accuracy of content in complex document types under general supervision.
• Compound lead and/or submission lead experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English is essential, along with the ability to collaborate with global teams and stakeholders across time zones, requiring some flexibility in your daily routine.
• Able to build solid and positive relationships with cross‐functional team members.
• Strong leadership skills, both in project and process management as well as in time management (influencing, negotiating, assertiveness, taking initiative). Resolves complex problems under supervision.
• Able to resolve complex problems under supervision.
• Demonstrate learning agility (self-development) and mentoring competency (development of others).
• Strong attention to detail.
• Builds solid and productive relationships with cross-functional team members.

 

 

Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Business Writing, Clinical Research and Regulations, Clinical Trials Operations, Coaching, Collaboration, Communication, Copy Editing, Data Synthesis, Industry Analysis, Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, Problem Solving, Process Oriented, Proofreading, Quality Standards, Research Ethics, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)