Medical Writer III, Medical Writing XTA

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:

Allschwil, Basel-Country, Switzerland

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 a Medical Writer III, Regulatory Medical Writing to support across key therapeutic areas (X-TA) within our Integrated Data Analytics & Reporting (IDAR) business. The position may be located High Wycombe, UK; Leiden, Netherlands; Neuss, Germany; Paris, France; Beerse, Belgium; Spring House or Raritan, United States, or Allschwil, Switzerland.

 The position is Hybrid (3 days onsite weekly). Remote work options may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the company.

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 Kingdom -Requisition Number: R-049117

Belgium/Netherlands/France/Germany - Requisition Number: R-052260

United States – Requisition Number: R-059033

Switzerland – Requisition Number : R-059034

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

Are you ready to join our team? Then please read further!

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 acting as a champion of medical writing 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.
• Will function as a lead writer on most compounds (or submissions, indications, or disease areas) under supervision. Will be primary point of contact for medical writing activities for the cross-functional team (eg, clinical).
• Coach or mentor of more junior staff on document planning, processes, and content. Provides peer review as needed.
• Active participant in or lead of process working groups.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• A university/college degree in a scientific discipline is required. An advanced degree (eg, Masters, PhD, MD) prefered.
• At least 6 years of relevant pharmaceutical/scientific; at least 4 years of relevant medical writing experience is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are pivotal to engage in cross-functional discussions.
• English fluency required.
• Attention to detail.
• Able to function in a team environment.
• Strong project/time management skills.
• Strong project/process leadership skills.
• Able to resolve complex problems under supervision.
• Demonstrate learning agility.
• Able to build solid and productive relationships with cross-functional team members.

Benefits

For United States applicants only: 

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $109,000 to $174,800 (USD).  

The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/ performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis.  

Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.  

Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).  

Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: 

- Vacation - up to 120 hours per calendar year  

• Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington - up to 56 hours per calendar year 

- Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays - up to 13 days per calendar year  

- Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year  

For additional general information on company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits  

The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market. 

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.  

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Required Skills:

Medical Writing, Regulatory Writing

 

 

Preferred Skills:

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