Manager, Medical Writing

Johnson & Johnson

Manager of Medical Writing at Johnson & Johnson supporting key therapeutic areas in Integrated Data Analytics & Reporting. Leading projects for clinical documents while collaborating across departments for medical writing accuracy.

Posted 8/1/2026full-timeSpring House • New Jersey, 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, project leadership, and regulatory compliance, with a strong ability to mentor junior staff and guide cross-functional teams. Proficient in preparing clinical documents while ensuring adherence to industry standards and best practices.

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Medical Writing ExperienceProject LeadershipRegulatory Guidance KnowledgeCross-Functional Team CollaborationAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Clinical Document PreparationScientific Strategy DevelopmentStatistical Information PresentationProcess Improvement RecommendationsProject/Time Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Oral CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationProblem-SolvingMentoringRelationship Building

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical ExperienceSubmission LeadershipTherapeutic AreasICH RequirementsMedical Writing Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
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 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.
May be representing Medical Writing department in industry standards working groups.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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!
Submission leadership experience preferred.
Experience of 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.
Ability to commute to site.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, life insurance
short- and long-term disability
business accident insurance
group legal insurance
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 of Work
Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year