Medical Advisor

7360-Janssen-Cilag Limited Legal Entity; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Medical Advisor - Oncology based in Maidenhead, UK. You will operate within Medical Affairs, providing medical leadership, scientific expertise, and strategic input to support patient outcomes and NHS partnerships.

Key responsibilities include developing the local medical strategy, executing evidence plans, and advising on HTA submissions while collaborating with Regulatory, Market Access and Commercial teams.

Qualifications

• GMC registered physician or Pharmacist with UK registration.
• PhD in oncology, immunology, molecular biology, or related discipline.
• MSc with experience in Medical Affairs in pharmaceutical industry.
• Other relevant healthcare qualifications combined with substantial Medical Affairs experience.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain deep expertise in oncology, staying up to date with clinical and scientific advances through engagement with key clinicians and academics.
• Gather and translate field insights to inform medical strategy and evidence generation.
• Contribute to local evidence generation strategy by identifying data gaps and proposing research initiatives.
• Contribute to the development and execution of the local Medical Affairs plan in related therapy areas.
• Lead or support medical affairs projects (advisory boards, scientific exchange, medical education programmes).
• Collaborate with Market Access colleagues providing medical expertise on HTA submissions.
• Work with Commercial, Regulatory, and Global/EMEA teams to ensure aligned strategy and execution.
• Ensure activities comply with ABPI Code of Practice and company policies.
• Act as medical reviewer/final signatory (if qualified).

Skills

Analytical Reasoning

Clinical Research

Regulations

Clinical Trials Operations

Coaching

Collaboration

Communication

Critical Thinking

Data Analysis

Data Savvy

Digital Culture

Digital Literacy

Healthcare Trends

Medical Affairs

Medical Communications

Medical Compliance

Product Development Lifecycle

Report Writing

Stakeholder Engagement

Technologically Savvy

Education

PhD in oncology

MSc related to Medical Affairs

GMC registration (physician or pharmacist, UK)

Job description

Job Function: Medical Affairs Group

Job Sub Function: Medical Affairs

Job Category: Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations: High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom

At Johnson & Johnson, we are committed to addressing and solving some of the most meaningful unmet medical needs through creating an environment where our employees feel valued and can reach their potential. This commitment is embedded in our Credo! We at Johnson & Johnson are recruiting for a Medical Advisor - Oncology, located in Maidenhead, UK This role sits within Medical Affairs and focuses on medical science engagement, clinical research activities, and external collaborator teamwork. The position contributes to the execution of strategy and supports outcomes for patients and the healthcare community! The Medical Advisor is a key member of the cross-functional Therapy Area team, providing high-quality medical leadership, scientific expertise, and strategic input to support patient outcomes, Healthcare Professionals (HCPs), and the NHS. The role partners closely with Medical Affairs, Market Access, Commercial, HEOR, and Regulatory colleagues to develop and execute the local medical strategy

Key responsibilities:

• Build and maintain deep expertise in related therapy area in oncology, staying up to date with clinical and scientific advances through actively engaging with key clinicians and academics.
• Gather and translate field insights to inform medical strategy and evidence generation
• Contribute to local evidence generation strategy by identifying data gaps and proposing research initiatives
• Contribute to the development and execution of the local Medical Affairs plan in related therapy areas
• Lead or support key medical affairs projects (e.g., advisory boards, scientific exchange, medical education programmes)
• Collaborate with Market Access colleagues providing medical expertise on Health Technology Appraisal submission(s)
• Work closely with Commercial, Regulatory, and Global/EMEA teams to ensure aligned strategy and execution
• Ensure all activities comply with ABPI Code of Practice and company policies
• Act as medical reviewer/final signatory (if qualified), ensuring scientific accuracy and balance

Qualifications

• GMC registered physician or Pharmacist with UK registration
• PhD in oncology, immunology, molecular biology, or related discipline
• MSc with experience in Medical Affairs in pharmaceutical industry
• Other relevant healthcare qualifications combined with substantial Medical Affairs experience

Experience and Skills:

Required: Strong project management skills and demonstrated experiences in leading clinical/ scientific programs with a high degree of autonomy Good understanding of ABPI Code of Practice Experience in evidence generation, data interpretation, and scientific communication Ability to learn quickly, build and maintain relationships Preferred: Experience as a Medical Advisor in lung, colorectal, or head and neck cancer preferred Experience supporting Health Technology Appraisal Submissions

Required Skills: Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Clinical Research and Regulations, Clinical Trials Operations, Coaching, Collaboration, Communication, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis, Data Savvy, Digital Culture, Digital Literacy, Healthcare Trends, Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, Medical Compliance, Product Development Lifecycle, Report Writing, Stakeholder Engagement, Technologically Savvy

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