Medical Affairs Associate Oncology

Biopharma Asia; Lombardia; Hybrid; EUR 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Well-being programs

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Milano, Italy seeks a Medical Affairs Associate – Lung/CRC/H&N to join its Medical Affairs team in Milan. You will contribute to developing and executing medical affairs activities, combining scientific expertise with project ownership and external engagement.

Responsibilities include supporting evidence generation, medical education, and collaborations with healthcare professionals, while leveraging digital tools and AI to enhance efficiency and scientific impact.

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 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 AI applied to Medical Affairs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Medical Affairs Plan and therapeutic area priorities.
• Manage Medical Affairs projects with increasing autonomy and accountability.
• Support clinical research and evidence-generation activities.
• Develop strong scientific knowledge of lung, CRC and H&N.
• Support scientific communication, publications and medical education.
• Engage with healthcare professionals and researchers externally.
• Collaborate across regions and with global teams.
• Assist with project budgeting and vendor coordination.
• Apply digital technologies to support research and activities.
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes and improve impact.

Skills

Medical Affairs

Oncology

Clinical research

Pharmacovigilance

Medical education

Digital collaboration tools

AI in Medical Affairs

English fluency

Education

University degree in medical/science

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 Affairs

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Milano, Italy

Job Description:

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

We are looking for a Medical Affairs Associate – Lung/CRC/H&N at our offices in Milan, Italy

About the role

We are looking for a Medical Affairs Associate – Lung/CRC/H&N a to join our Medical Affairs team.

The Medical Affairs Associate will contribute to the development and execution of Medical Affairs activities, combining scientific expertise, project ownership, collaboration and a continuous improvement mindset.

Working in a dynamic and cross-functional environment, the successful candidate will support scientific projects, evidence generation, medical education and external engagement, progressively taking ownership of assigned activities and identifying opportunities to improve the way we work.

Key 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.

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.

What will make you successful

We are looking for someone who:

• Brings scientific curiosity and an external perspective, proactively identifying opportunities to create meaningful value for patients and the scientific community.
• Takes ownership and delivers with focus and accountability, translating priorities into high-quality results.
• Looks for simpler, smarter and more effective ways of working, embracing innovation and digital technologies where they can add value.
• Collaborates effectively across functions and geographies, actively seeking different perspectives and contributing to shared goals.
• Demonstrates learning agility, critical thinking and adaptability in a rapidly evolving scientific environment.
• Acts with integrity and consistently applies high standards of scientific quality, responsible decision-making and compliance.

The opportunity

This role offers the opportunity to develop broad Medical Affairs experience within Solid Oncology, working across scientific strategy, evidence generation, external engagement and innovative digital approaches.

Required Skills:

Communication, Medical Affairs, Oncology

The anticipated base pay range for this position is:

€52,000.00 - €86,365.00

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.
• vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, 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.