Medical Affairs Associate Oncology

Johnson & Johnson Co.; Lombardia; Presencial; EUR 52.000 - 86.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Annual bonus

Vacation days

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Caregiver leave

Volunteer leave

Well‑being reimbursement

Wellness programs

Benefits vary by location

Descripción de la vacante

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

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Communication

Medical Affairs

Oncology

Educación

University degree in medical/scientific or life‑science

Descripción del empleo

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.

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

• 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
• service anniversary and recognition awards
• 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.