Medical Writer III, X-TA

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine; Neuss; Hybrid; EUR 75,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work options

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is seeking a Medical Writer III, Regulatory Medical Writing, to join a hybrid team across multiple countries. The role involves coordinating regulatory documents, leading cross-functional reviews, and mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications include a scientific degree (advanced degree preferred), 6+ years in pharma writing, and excellent English communication. The position offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits with a flexible working

Qualifications

• University/college degree in a scientific discipline required
• Advanced degree (Masters/PhD/MD) preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills essential for cross-functional discussions
• English fluency required and attention to detail
• Able to function well in a team and manage projects/time effectively

Responsibilities

• Write or coordinate clinical and regulatory documents (CSRs, IBs, protocols, summaries, RMPs, regulatory responses)
• Lead cross-functional document planning and review meetings; establish timelines and strategies
• Serve as lead writer for most compounds and be primary POC for medical writing activities
• Coach or mentor junior staff on document planning and content; provide peer review
• Participate in or lead process working groups

Skills

Medical Writing

Project Management

Regulatory Writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline

Advanced degree (Masters/PhD/MD) preferred

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions 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

Issy-les-Moulineaux, France, Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands, Neuss, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Turnhout, Antwerp, Belgium

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

Medical Writer III, Regulatory Medical Writing

The position may be located Maidenhead, UK; Leiden, Netherlands; Neuss, Germany; Paris, France; or Beerse, Belgium.

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-103733

Belgium/Netherlands/France/Germany - Requisition Number: R-104917

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) preferred.
• 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

We offer a competitive salary and extensive benefits package. The health and well-being of our employees is a priority, we have a flexible working environment as we value work-life balance. We offer career development opportunities for those who want to grow and be part of our organisation. For additional general information on company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

Johnson & Johnson is an Affi… (the EEO) 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. For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com

• The Netherlands: The anticipated base pay range for this position is 64,000 – 103,040 Euro.
• Belgium: The anticipated base pay range for this position is 72,500 – 115,230 Euro.
• France: The anticipated base pay range for this position is 53,500 – 85,790 Euro.
• Germany: The anticipated base pay range for this position is 75,000- 118,450 Euro.

In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, and programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers

Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, and programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.

• This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.

Required Skills

Medical Writing, Project Management, Regulatory Writing

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)

The anticipated pay range for this position, in the primary posting location, is:

The anticipated pay ranges for additional locations are:

• The Netherlands: The anticipated base pay range for this position is 64,000 – 103,040 Euro.
• Belgium: The anticipated base pay range for this position is 72,500 – 115,230 Euro.
• France: The anticipated base pay range for this position is 53,500 – 85,790 Euro.
• Germany: The anticipated base pay range for this position is 75,000- 118,450 Euro.

Benefits

In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, and programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.

Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, and programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.

• This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.