Medical Advisor

Biopharma Careers; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting a Medical Advisor - Oncology to join the Medical Affairs team in the UK. The role focuses on medical science engagement, clinical research activities, and external collaboration to advance patient outcomes and healthcare professional education.

You will partner with Medical Affairs, Market Access, Commercial, HEOR and Regulatory to develop and execute the local medical strategy, while leading or supporting advisory boards and scientific exchanges in oncology.

Qualifications

• GMC-registered physician or UK-registered pharmacist.
• PhD in oncology, immunology, molecular biology or related field.
• MSc with Medical Affairs experience in pharma preferred.
• Other healthcare qualifications with significant Medical Affairs experience welcome.

Responsibilities

• Build deep expertise in oncology therapy area and stay updated with clinical advances.
• Gather and translate field insights to inform medical strategy and evidence generation.
• Identify data gaps and propose research initiatives for local evidence.
• Contribute to local Medical Affairs plan and related therapy areas.
• Lead or support medical affairs projects (advisory boards, scientific exchange, medical education).
• Collaborate with Market Access on HTA submissions.
• Work with Commercial, Regulatory, and global teams to align strategy.
• Ensure ABPI Code of Practice compliance and scientific balance.

Skills

Analytical Reasoning

Clinical Research

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Medical Communications

Project Management

ABPI Code

Communication

Collaboration

Regulations

Healthcare Trends

Product Development Lifecycle

Education

GMC registered physician

UK Pharmacist registration

PhD in oncology or related

MSc in life sciences or related field

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

Job Description:

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

Experience and Skills: Preferred:

• Experience as a Medical Advisor in lung, colorectal, or head and neck cancer preferred
• Experience supporting Health Technology Appraisal Submissions

Johnson & Johnson is an 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, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers , internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required 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

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