Medical Writer III, X-TA

Johnson Johnson; Leiden; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Leiden, Netherlands, seeks a Medical Writer III, Regulatory Medical Writing, to support across therapeutic areas within IDAR. The position is Hybrid (3 days onsite weekly) with remote options considered case-by-case.

Responsibilities include writing or coordinating regulatory documents (CSRs, IBs, protocols) and leading cross‑functional document planning. You will mentor junior staff and serve as the main point of contact for medical writing activities.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and ability to engage with clinical teams.
• Solid attention to detail and ability to meet timelines.
• Able to function effectively in a team environment.
• Strong project and process leadership capabilities.
• Ability to resolve complex problems under supervision.
• Demonstrates learning agility and adaptability.
• Ability to build productive relationships with cross-functional team members.

Responsibilities

• Writing or coordinating regulatory documents such as CSRs, IBs, protocols, and summary documents.
• Lead cross-functional document planning and review meetings with clinical teams.
• Act as lead writer on multiple compounds or submissions under supervision.
• Serve as primary point of contact for medical writing activities within the cross-functional team.
• Mentor or coach junior staff on document planning and content.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Project management

Leadership

Problem solving

Learning agility

Stakeholder relationships

Education

Bachelor’s or higher in a scientific field

Job description

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 .

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 Writing

Job Category

Professional

All Job Posting Locations

Issy-les-Moulineaux, France, Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands, Neuss, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Turnhout, Antwerp, Belgium

Job Description

About Innovative Medicine

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 searching for the best talent for a Medical Writer III, Regulatory Medical Writing to support across key therapeutic areas (X-TA) within our Integrated Data Analytics & Reporting (IDAR) business. The position may be located Maidenhead, UK; Leiden, Netherlands; Neuss, Germany; Paris, France; or Beerse, Belgium.

The position is Hybrid (3 days onsite weekly). Remote work options may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the company.

Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):

United Kingdom - Requisition Number: R-103733Belgium/Netherlands/France/Germany - Requisition Number: R-104917

Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.

Are you ready to join our team? Then please read further!

Responsibilities

• Writing or coordinating clinical and regulatory documents such as, but not limited to, CSRs, IBs, protocols, summary documents, RMPs, regulatory responses, and briefing documents.
• Leading cross-functional (eg, with clinical team) document planning and review meetings. Interacting with cross-functional colleagues on document content and acting as a champion of medical writing processes and best practices. Responsible for establishing document timelines and strategies in accordance with internal processes, with some mentorship from functional management and clinical team, as needed.
• Will function as a lead writer on most compounds (or submissions, indications, or disease areas) under supervision.
• Will be primary point of contact for medical writing activities for the cross-functional team (eg, clinical).
• Coach or mentor of more junior staff on document planning, processes, and content. Provides peer review as needed.
• Active participant in or lead of process working groups.

Qualifications / Requirements

• A university/college degree in a scientific discipline is required. An advanced degree (eg, Masters, PhD, MD) preferred.
• At least 6 years of relevant pharmaceutical/scientific; at least 4 years of relevant medical writing experience is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are pivotal to engage in cross-functional discussions.
• English fluency required.
• Attention to detail.
• Able to function in a team environment.
• Strong project/time management skills.
• Strong project/process leadership skills.
• Able to resolve complex problems under supervision.
• Demonstrate learning agility.
• Able to build solid and productive relationships with cross-functional team members.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and extensive benefits package. The health and well-being of our employees is a priority, we have a flexible working environment as we value work-life balance. We offer career development opportunities for those who want to grow and be part of our organisation. For additional general information on company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

Johnson & Johnson is an Afffirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, na