Medical Affairs Associate — Lung/CRC/H&N Oncology

Johnson & Johnson Co.; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Vacation days

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Caregiver leave

Volunteer leave

Well‑being reimbursement

Wellness programs

Benefits vary by location

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Milan, Italy is seeking a Medical Affairs Associate - Lung/CRC/H&N to join our Medical Affairs team. The role contributes to the development and execution of medical activities, combining scientific expertise, project ownership, collaboration and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will support scientific projects, evidence generation, medical education and external engagement, progressively taking ownership of activities and identifying opportunities to improve

Qualifications

• University degree in a medical, scientific or life‑science discipline.
• Experience in Medical Affairs, clinical research, the pharmaceutical industry or a scientific/healthcare environment.
• Previous experience in Solid Oncology Lung/CRC/H&N is highly valued;
• Knowledge of clinical research principles and ability to critically interpret scientific and clinical evidence.
• Understanding of applicable principles and requirements related to clinical research, pharmacovigilance, scientific communication and medical education.
• Strong organizational, communication and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross‑functional and evolving environment.
• Fluency in English.
• Proficiency with digital collaboration tools and an interest in developing capabilities in Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI applied to scientific and Medical Affairs activities.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and execution of the Medical Affairs Plan and therapeutic area priorities.
• Manage assigned Medical Affairs projects with increasing autonomy and accountability, ensuring scientific quality, timely execution and compliance.
• Support clinical research and evidence-generation activities, including scientific feasibility, study execution and dissemination of results.
• Develop and maintain strong scientific knowledge of lung, CRC and H&N, emerging evidence, the evolving treatment landscape and unmet medical needs.
• Support scientific communication, publications, medical education, congresses, scientific meetings and internal scientific training.
• Contribute to meaningful scientific engagement with healthcare professionals, investigators and other relevant external stakeholders.
• Collaborate effectively across functions and with regional and global Medical Affairs teams, bringing scientific insights and external perspectives into decision‑making.
• Support project planning and budget management, including timelines, costs and external vendors.
• Use digital technologies, Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI to support scientific research, information analysis and Medical Affairs activities, applying critical judgment and responsible use.
• Continuously identify opportunities to simplify processes, improve efficiency and enhance the quality and impact of Medical Affairs activities.

Skills

Communication

Medical Affairs

Oncology

Education

University degree in medical/scientific or life‑science

Job description

Johnson & Johnson in Milan, Italy is seeking a Medical Affairs Associate - Lung/CRC/H&N to join our Medical Affairs team. The role contributes to the development and execution of medical activities, combining scientific expertise, project ownership, collaboration and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will support scientific projects, evidence generation, medical education and external engagement, progressively taking ownership of activities and identifying opportunities to improve