Manager, Regulatory Medical Writing, X-TA

About the role

We are searching for the best talent for a Manager, Regulatory Medical Writing to support across key therapeutic areas (X‑TA) within our Integrated Data Analytics & Reporting (IDAR) business. The position may be located in High Wycombe, UK; Leiden, Netherlands; Neuss, Germany; Paris, France; Beerse, Belgium; or Spring House or Raritan, United States. The position is Hybrid (3 days onsite weekly). Remote work may be considered on a case‑by‑case basis and if approved by the company. Are you ready to join our team? Then please read further!

Responsibilities

• Preparing and finalizing all types of clinical documents.
• Leading in a team environment, working with a high level of independence and taking a lead role on assigned projects with respect to content and scientific strategy, timing, scheduling, and tracking.
• Leading or setting objectives for others on team projects and tasks, eg, leading process working groups.
• Guiding or training cross‑functional team members on processes and best practices.
• Potentially leading project‑level/submission/indication writing teams.
• Proactively providing recommendations for departmental process improvements.
• As a lead writer for a program: primary point of contact and champion for medical writing activities for the clinical team; planning and leading the writing group for the assigned program.
• Actively participating in medical writing and cross‑functional meetings.
• Maintaining knowledge of industry, company, and regulatory guidelines.
• Coaching or mentoring more junior staff on document planning, processes, content, and providing peer review as needed; overseeing the work of other medical writers, external contractors, and document specialists supporting a project.
• Interacting with senior cross‑functional colleagues to strengthen coordination between departments.
• Representing the Medical Writing department in industry standards working groups.

Qualifications

• University/college degree required; Master’s or PhD preferred.
• At least 8 years of relevant pharmaceutical/scientific experience; at least 6 years of relevant medical writing experience is required.
• Experience across multiple therapeutic areas preferred.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are pivotal to engage in cross‑functional discussions.
• English fluency required.
• Expert project/time management skills.
• Strong project/process leadership skills.
• Ability to recognize how to best interpret, summarize, and present statistical and medical information to ensure quality and accuracy of content.
• Able to resolve complex problems independently.
• Demonstrate learning agility.
• Able to build and maintain solid and positive relationships with cross‑functional team members.
• Solid knowledge and application of regulatory guidance documents such as ICH requirements.

Benefits & Compensation

• Base pay range for U.S. applicants: $117,000 to $201,250 (USD).
• Eligible for an annual performance bonus; award at the discretion of the company per existing plan.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, and group legal insurance.
• Consolidated retirement plan (pension and 401(k)).
• Vacation: up to 120 hours per calendar year.
• Sick time: up to 40 hours per calendar year (56 hours for employees residing in the State of Washington).
• Holiday pay, including up to 13 floating holiday days per calendar year.
• Work, personal, and family time: up to 40 hours per calendar year.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Johnson & Johnson is an affirmative 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, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.