Johnson & Johnson Posted October 16, 2026

Medical Writer III, Oncology

Beerse, Belgium Full time
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About this opportunity

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

Job Description:

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 III, Regulatory Medical Writing to support Oncology within our Integrated Data Analytics & Reporting (IDAR) business. The position may be located Beerse, Belgium; Leiden, The Netherlands; High Wycombe/Maidenhead, UK; Toronto, Canada or Spring House / Titusville, United States. The position is Hybrid (3 days onsite weekly). Remote work options may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the company.

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

United Kingdom: R-105516

Belgium/Netherlands: R-105590

United States: R-105615

Canada: R-105619

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

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

Purpose:

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.

Able to function as a lead MW on most compounds, under supervision.

Actively participates in or leads process working groups.

Provides input into functional tactics/strategy (eg, writing teams, process working groups).

Highly proficient in the use of internal systems, tools, and processes.

You will be responsible for:

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. Responsible for establishing document timelines and strategies in accordance with internal processes, with some mentorship from functional management and clinical team, as needed.

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.

Actively participating in or leads process working groups.

Principal Relationships:

Internal: manager, other writers cross-functional contacts (eg, clinical, regulatory, or biostatistical functions) involved in the preparation and planning of clinical documents.

External: May interact with or oversee day-to-day work by contractors or external service providers as needed under supervision. May collaborate with external partner company staff on codeveloped compounds.

Education and Experience Requirements:

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!

Oncology therapeutic area experience is preferred.

Ability to recognize how to best interpret, summarize, and present statistical and medical information to ensure quality and accuracy of content in complex document types under general supervision.

Compound lead and/or submission lead experience is preferred.

Proficiency in written and spoken English is essential, along with the ability 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.

Able to resolve complex problems under supervision.

Demonstrate learning agility (self-development) and mentoring competency (development of others).

Strong attention to detail.

Builds solid and productive relationships with cross-functional team members.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and extensive benefits package. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Belgium: The anticipated base pay range for this position is 72,500 to 115,230 euro.

Netherlands: The anticipated base pay range for this position is 64,000 - 103,040 euro.

In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, and programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers

This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.

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Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Business Writing, Clinical Research and Regulations, Clinical Trials Operations, Coaching, Collaboration, Communication, Copy Editing, Data Synthesis, Industry Analysis, Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, Problem Solving, Process Oriented, Proofreading, Quality Standards, Research Ethics, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)

The anticipated pay range for this position, in the primary posting location, is:

The anticipated pay ranges for additional locations are:

Belgium: The anticipated base pay range for this position is 72,500 to 115,230 euro.

Netherlands: The anticipated base pay range for this position is 64,000 - 103,040 euro.

Benefits:

In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.

*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.

Job details

Seniority
Not listed
Function
Medical Affairs
Therapeutic area
Oncology
Location
Beerse, Belgium
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Medical Affairs role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 1605 comparable Medical Affairs roles across 169 biopharma companies.

1605Comparable roles tracked
1515Currently active
169Companies hiring similar roles
63Countries represented

Salary context

439 of 1605 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function. This posting doesn't list a seniority level, so peers aren't narrowed by seniority either -- the range below may span more levels than usual.

This roleSubject $72,500/yr – $115,230/yr
Lowest disclosed · Associate Director Medical Science Liaison - East · IQVIA $230/yr – $280/yr
Highest disclosed · Dir, Thought Leader Liaison (Oncology) (remote, US) · Servier $203/hr – $245/hr (≈ $422,240–$509,600/yr)
Peer group range $255 – $465,920 (median $214,100)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 1605 comparable roles

United States745
China164
Japan97
Germany67
United Kingdom64
India56

+ 57 more countries

Seniority mix

973 of 1605 peers have a known seniority level

Director263
Senior233
Manager207
Associate Director87
Associate72
Senior Director34
Executive/VP33
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc27
Principal17

Therapeutic area mix

556 of 1605 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Oncology266
Neuroscience77
Immunology55
Rare Disease37
Cardiovascular / CVRM34
Dermatology & Aesthetics34
Respiratory24
Vaccines & Infectious Disease16
Gastroenterology10
Ophthalmology3

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