Manager, Medical Writing, Immunology

Johnson & Johnson

Manager, Medical Writing supporting Immunology treatments and clinical documentation at Johnson & Johnson. Leading projects and mentoring in a diverse, inclusive environment.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeSpring House • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $117,000 - $201,250 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in medical writing and project management within the pharmaceutical industry, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance and team leadership. Capable of mentoring junior staff and driving process improvements while maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy in clinical documentation.

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Medical WritingProject ManagementPeople ManagementRegulatory GuidanceCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Clinical Document PreparationStatistical Information PresentationProcess ImprovementContent DevelopmentProject Leadership

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailExcellent Communication SkillsProblem SolvingLearning AgilityRelationship Building

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical ExperienceICH RequirementsMedical Writing StandardsTeam LeadershipCross-Functional Teams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare and finalize all types of clinical documents.
Lead in a team environment.
Work with a high level of independence and take a lead role on assigned projects with respect to content and scientific strategy, timing, scheduling, and tracking.
Lead or set objectives for others on team projects and tasks, eg, lead process working groups.
Guide or train cross-functional team members on processes and best practices.
May lead project-level/submission/indication writing teams.
Proactively provide recommendations for departmental process improvements.
If a lead writer for a program: Primary point of contact and champion for medical writing activities for the clinical team.
Responsible for planning and leading the writing group for assigned program.
Actively participate in medical writing and cross-functional meetings.
Maintain knowledge of industry, company, and regulatory guidelines.
Coach or mentor more junior staff on document planning, processes, content, and provide peer review as needed; may oversee the work of other medical writers, external contractors, and document specialists supporting a project.
May interact with senior cross-functional colleagues to strengthen coordination between departments.
May represent Medical Writing department in industry standards working groups.
Manage direct reports in Medical Writing.
Set objectives for individual team members.
Regularly meet with direct reports to ensure appropriate development, projects, assignments, and issues are resolved.
Make decision on hiring staff, onboarding new staff, conducting career and talent development discussions for staff, lead in goal‐setting, and performance discussions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of University/college degree required. Masters or PhD preferred.
At least 8 years of relevant pharmaceutical/scientific experience; at least 6 years of relevant medical writing experience is required.
2 years of people management experience is required.
Attention to detail.
Excellent oral and written communication skills are pivotal to engage in cross-functional discussions.
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

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, life insurance
short and long-term disability
business accident insurance
group legal insurance
consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k))
annual performance bonus
time off benefits including vacation, sick time, parental leave, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, military spouse time-off