Medical Writer III

Johnson & Johnson

Medical Writer III developing innovative medicines in a hybrid working environment. Contributing to regulatory medical writing for Immunology therapeutic area with cross-functional collaboration.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeHorsham • New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $109,000 - $174,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in regulatory medical writing, including the ability to write and coordinate complex documents such as CSRs, protocols, and regulatory responses. Strong leadership and collaboration skills are essential for mentoring junior staff and managing cross-functional teams effectively.

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Regulatory Medical WritingClinical Document CoordinationImmunology Therapeutic Area ExperienceLeadership in Project ManagementProficiency in English

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Hard Skills

Clinical Study Reports (CSRs)Investigational Brochures (IBs)ProtocolsRegulatory ResponsesRisk Management Plans (RMPs)Document PlanningMetrics Database ManagementProject TrackingPeer ReviewTime Reporting

Soft Skills

Leadership SkillsCollaborationRelationship BuildingProblem SolvingMentoring

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryScientific DisciplineCross-Functional TeamsGlobal CollaborationLearning Agility

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Able to write and coordinate basic and complex documents, independently when working within own therapeutic area (TA), and under supervision when working across TAs
Leads in a team environment and matrix
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 champions MW processes and best practices
Completing all time reporting, training, metrics database, and project tracking updates as required in relevant company systems
Able to function as a lead writer on most compounds (or submissions, indications, or disease areas) under supervision
Is primary point of contact for medical writing activities for the cross-functional team (eg, clinical)
Coaching or mentoring more junior staff on document planning, processes, and content
Provides peer review as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A university/college degree in a scientific discipline is required
An advanced degree (eg, Masters, PhD, MD) is preferred
At least 6 years of relevant pharmaceutical/scientific industry experience including at least 4 years of regulatory medical writing experience
Immunology therapeutic area experience is strongly preferred
Proficiency in written and spoken English is essential
Able to collaborate with global teams and stakeholders across time zones, requiring some flexibility in your daily routine
Able to build solid and positive relationships with cross‐functional team members
Strong leadership skills, both in project and process management as well as in time management (influencing, negotiating, assertiveness, taking initiative)
Resolves complex problems under supervision
Demonstrate learning agility (self-development) and mentoring competency (development of others)
Strong attention to detail.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance
eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k))
Vacation - up to 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington - up to 56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays - up to 13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year