Johnson & Johnson

Manager, Medical Writing, Immunology

Johnson & Johnson$94K — $162K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum university/college degree; advanced degree (Masters or PhD) preferred.
  • 8+ years of pharmaceutical/scientific experience; 6+ years in medical writing required.
  • 2 years of experience in people management within a team environment.
  • Exceptionally detail-oriented with a strong command of communication skills.
  • Expertise in project/time management and leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and finalize clinical documents for regulatory submission.
  • Lead and coordinate project teams, focusing on scientific strategy and timelines.
  • Guide cross-functional team members on best practices in medical writing.
  • Oversee junior staff and external contractors on project writing tasks.
  • Act as the primary contact for medical writing activities within assigned clinical programs.
  • Participate proactively in medical writing and collaborative meetings.
  • Drive process improvements within the medical writing department.

Benefits

  • Access to ongoing career development and training opportunities.
  • Flexible remote work options on a case-by-case basis.
  • Participation in performance-based bonus programs.
  • Collaboration with a diverse, cross-functional team.
  • Opportunity to contribute to innovative medicines that improve patient health.
Full Job Description
Job Function:
Medical Affairs Group

Job Sub Function:
Medical Writing

Job Category:
People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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

About Immunology

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.

Our Immunology team leads in the development of transformational medicines for immunological disorders and illnesses. You can influence where medicine is going by restoring health to millions of people living with immune diseases.

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 Manager, Medical Writing, Immunology.

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-069186

Belgium & Netherlands - Requisition Number: R-071183

United Kingdom- Requisition Number: R-071197

Switzerland- Requisition Number: R-071194

Canada- Requisition Number: R-093863

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: Within Integrated Data Analytics & Reporting (IDAR), the Regulatory Medical Writing team is recruiting for a Manager, Regulatory Medical, Immunology. This position will support our Immunology therapeutic area. Are you ready to join our team? Then please read further!

You will be responsible for:
  • Prepare and finalize all types of clinical documents.
  • Lead in a team environment. Work with a high level of independence and take a lead role on assigned projects with respect to content and scientific strategy, timing, scheduling, and tracking.
  • Lead or set objectives for others on team projects and tasks, eg, lead process working groups.
  • Guide or train cross-functional team members on processes and best practices.
  • May lead project-level/submission/indication writing teams.
  • Proactively provide recommendations for departmental process improvements.
  • If a lead writer for a program: Primary point of contact and champion for medical writing activities for the clinical team. Responsible for planning and leading the writing group for assigned program.
  • Actively participate in medical writing and cross-functional meetings.
  • Maintain knowledge of industry, company, and regulatory guidelines.
  • Coach or mentor more junior staff on document planning, processes, content, and provide peer review as needed; may oversee the work of other medical writers, external contractors, and document specialists supporting a project.
  • May interact with senior cross-functional colleagues to strengthen coordination between departments.
  • May represent Medical Writing department in industry standards working groups.
  • Manage direct reports in Medical Writing. Set objectives for individual team members. Regularly meet with direct reports to ensure appropriate development, projects, assignments, and issues are resolved.
  • Make decision on hiring staff, onboarding new staff, conducting career and talent development discussions for staff, lead in goal-setting, and performance discussions.


Qualifications/Requirements:

Education:

Minimum of University/college degree required. Masters or PhD preferred.

Experience and Skills:
  • At least 8 years of relevant pharmaceutical/scientific experience; at least 6 years of relevant medical writing experience is required.
  • 2 years of people management experience is required.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills are pivotal to engage in cross-functional discussions.
  • Expert project/time management skills.
  • Strong project/process leadership skills.
  • Ability to recognize how to best interpret, summarize, and present statistical and medical information to ensure quality and accuracy of content.
  • Able to resolve complex problems independently.
  • Demonstrate learning agility.
  • Able to build and maintain solid and positive relationships with cross-functional team members.
  • Solid knowledge and application of regulatory guidance documents such as ICH requirements.


Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:
Analytics Insights, Business Writing, Clinical Research and Regulations, Clinical Trials Operations, Copy Editing, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Developing Others, Inclusive Leadership, Industry Analysis, Leadership, Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, Performance Measurement, Quality Validation, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Tactical Planning, Team Management

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$94,000.00 - $162,150.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:
The anticipated base pay range for this position is: 134,000 - 184,000.00 CAD

Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for a discretionary performance bonus.

The Company uses Artificial Intelligence in its assessment of applicants.

This job posting is for an existing position.

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

About Johnson & Johnson

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At Johnson & Johnson, you will engage in work that matters. Join our community of professionals in health care to drive significant and impactful changes across the globe. Our team at Johnson & Johnson leads with science and heart in sectors from pharmaceuticals to medical devices and consumer health products.

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