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:

Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium, Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands

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 Medical Writer I to support one or more of our therapeutic areas (Oncology, Immunology, Neuroscience, and Cardiopulmonary) within the Regulatory Medical Writing unit.

As a Medical Writer I , within Regulatory Medical Writing, you will join a cohort of medical writers undertaking internal training to author a range of regulatory medical writing documents. The cohort’s target start date is 1 September 2026, and candidates must be available to commence the role at this time.

This is a hybrid position requiring three days per week on site. The role can be based in High Wycombe/ UK (moving to Maidenhead in October 2026), Beerse/ Belgium, or Leiden/ Netherlands Candidates must be located within commutable distance of one of these offices or be willing to self‑relocate within the same country.

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 either of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):

• United Kingdom - Requisition Number: R-067859

• Belgium, Netherlands - Requisition Number: R-068229

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

Purpose:

• Learn the regulatory medical writing role and pharmaceutical industry and business.

• Learn to work in a team environment and matrix.

• Learn internal standards, regulatory, and publishing guidelines.

• Learn internal systems, tools, and processes.

• Help to prepare sections of documents and prepare basic documents under supervision.

• Assist with routine tasks per established procedures.

You will be responsible for:

• Prepare components of clinical and regulatory documents and write basic documents such as tables of studies, narratives, protocol amendments, investigator’s brochure updates and addenda under supervision.

• May assist with document QC, abbreviations, references, literature searches, and other tasks.

• Learn how to interpret, summarize, and present statistical and medical information.

• Learn to work in a matrix environment and gain an understanding of the medical writing responsibilities on project teams.

• Attend cross-functional meetings with other writers as appropriate (eg, project kick-off and review meetings).

• Learn and adhere to SOPs, templates, best practices, policies, and Medical Writing Style Guide.

• Regularly meet with manager and mentors and attend departmental meetings.

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

Qualifications / Requirements:

• A university/college degree in a scientific discipline is the minimum requirement, with an advanced degree (eg, Master’s degree, PhD, MD) preferred.

• Strong oral and written communication skills in English.

• Ability to understand and summarize scientific data.

• Ability to function in a team environment and to build solid and positive relationships with co-workers.

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.

• Attention to detail.

• Organizational skills and time management skills.

• Demonstrated learning agility.

• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of regulatory guidance documents such as ICH requirements.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (eg, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

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

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any other characteristic protected by law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform important job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations.

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Required Skills:

Effective Written Communication, Graduate Education, Learning Agility, Microsoft Packages, Science Literacy

Preferred Skills: