Medical Lead Oncology

Johnson & Johnson Co.; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Medical Lead to shape the medical strategy for a portfolio of oncology assets in the UK. You will drive medical insights, evidence generation and scientific engagement to improve patient outcomes, while leading an expert medical team committed to ethical, compliant practice.

You will influence cross-functional planning across CVTs, collaborate with regional/global teams, and ensure evidence-based medical plans align with evolving healthcare needs and policy

Qualifications

• Medical degree MBBS or equivalent required.
• Pharmacy degree or other life sciences qualification.
• Experience in Medical Affairs and oncology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of therapy area and brand medical strategies aligned to business priorities and patient needs.
• Shape integrated evidence generation, medical education and scientific engagement plans for current and future assets.
• Provide medical leadership and input into cross-functional planning, launch readiness and lifecycle management activities.
• Generate and translate customer insights into actionable recommendations influencing local, regional and global strategy.
• Represent UK medical interests within EMEA and Global medical forums.

Skills

Medical leadership

Oncology experience

Medical Signatory

Line management

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Pharmacy degree

Life sciences qualification

Job description

Role Purpose

As Medical Lead, you will shape the medical strategy for a portfolio of current and future oncology assets, ensuring medical insights, evidence generation and scientific engagement drive better outcomes for patients.

As a core member of the Cross-Functional Value Team (CVT), you will influence therapy area and brand strategy, represent UK medical needs within EMEA and Global teams, and lead the development and execution of integrated medical plans that support both current and future indications.

You will lead a high-performing medical team, fostering a culture of scientific excellence, innovation, accountability and continuous development, while ensuring all activities are conducted to the highest ethical and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Lead the development and execution of therapy area and brand medical strategies aligned to business priorities and patient needs.
• Shape integrated evidence generation, medical education and scientific engagement plans for current and future assets.
• Provide medical leadership and strategic input into cross-functional planning, launch readiness and lifecycle management activities.
• Generate, prioritise and translate customer insights into actionable recommendations that influence local, regional and global strategy.
• Represent UK medical interests within EMEA and Global medical forums.

People Leadership

• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team of Medical Advisors and other medical professionals.
• Create an environment that encourages excellence, innovation, collaboration and inclusion.
• Drive talent development, succession planning and career growth within the team.
• Set clear expectations and maintain accountability for delivery of key objectives.

Scientific and Medical Excellence

• Maintain deep expertise within the therapy area and broader external environment, including clinical practice, competitor activity, emerging evidence and healthcare system developments.
• Ensure medical plans are grounded in robust science and address the evolving needs of patients, healthcare professionals and healthcare systems.
• Lead medical input into evidence generation activities, including Investigator Initiated Studies (IIS), collaborative research and data generation priorities.
• Provide scientific leadership for advisory boards, expert meetings, congress activities and key external engagements.

External Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with healthcare professionals, researchers, patient organisations and other key external stakeholders.
• Engage with national bodies, guideline groups and healthcare decision-makers as appropriate to support patient access and optimal use of medicines.
• Serve as a credible scientific leader and ambassador for Johnson & Johnson within the oncology community.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner effectively with commercial, outcomes research, market access, communications and regional/global colleagues to deliver integrated solutions for patients.
• Contribute as a core member of relevant CVTs and support delivery of business objectives across the oncology portfolio.
• Build strong partnerships across UK, EMEA and Global functions to maximise organisational learning and impact.

Governance, Compliance and Quality

• Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with Johnson & Johnson policies, the ABPI Code of Practice and all applicable regulations.
• Provide medical signatory oversight and leadership for promotional and non-promotional activities, as appropriate.
• Maintain inspection readiness and promote a culture of quality, integrity and patient safety.

Qualifications and Experience

Required

• Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent), Pharmacy degree, or other relevant life sciences qualification.
• More than 4 years experience within Medical Affairs.
• Oncology or rare disease experience.
• Medical Signatory certification or equivalent knowledge and experience
• Prior line management or supervisory experience

Preferred

• Strong strategic thinking and an ability to connect scientific, clinical, healthcare system and business insights.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment without direct authority
• Exposure to regional or global medical roles
• Experience leading through ambiguity, uncertainty and organisational complexity

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.