Protégé – Medical Affairs (12 months)
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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:
Non-Standard
Job Sub Function:
Non-Employee
Job Category:
Non-Standard
All Job Posting Locations:
Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Job Description:
We are searching for the best talent for Medical Affairs Protégé.
Purpose:
The Medical Affairs Protégé is a 12-month development programme designed to provide hands-on exposure to Medical Affairs, Medical Excellence, Medical Education, Compliance, and Patient Engagement within a global pharmaceutical organisation. This role offers an opportunity to develop foundational scientific, operational, and stakeholder management capabilities while supporting impactful medical initiatives that contribute to improved patient outcomes and responsible healthcare delivery.
The position provides structured learning and practical experience across medical education, compliance governance, patient engagement, project coordination, and Medical Science Liaison (MSL) readiness under the guidance of experienced Medical Affairs professionals.
You will be responsible for:
Supporting the planning, coordination, execution, and evaluation of medical education programmes, scientific meetings, advisory boards, and Medical Affairs initiatives across therapeutic areas
Collaborating with Medical Affairs colleagues and cross-functional stakeholders to manage project timelines, logistics, vendors, budgets, documentation, and activity follow-through
Maintaining accurate, complete, and retrievable documentation to support governance requirements, compliance monitoring, audit readiness, and inspection preparedness
Coordinating patient engagement activities, disease awareness initiatives, and collaborations with patient organisations while ensuring adherence to applicable policies and procedures
Supporting the management of sponsorship requests, project approvals, contracts, documentation processes, and stakeholder communications for patient and medical programmes
Collecting, analysing, and reporting data related to medical activities, educational programmes, project deliverables, and operational performance to support continuous improvement initiatives
Assisting in literature reviews, evidence gathering, scientific content development, and preparation of balanced educational materials under appropriate medical supervision
Participating in capability-building opportunities, mentoring sessions, cross-functional projects, and Medical Affairs development activities to strengthen readiness for future Medical Excellence or Medical Science Liaison roles
Qualifications / Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Biomedical Science, Life Sciences, Medicine, Biotechnology, Public Health, Health Administration, or a related healthcare discipline
Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply; prior work experience is not required
Strong interest in Medical Affairs, Medical Excellence, scientific engagement, patient-centred healthcare, compliance, or healthcare education
Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to coordinate multiple projects, timelines, and stakeholders effectively
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to manage confidential information responsibly while following established procedures and compliance requirements
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and digital collaboration tools
Demonstrated learning agility, professionalism, integrity, initiative, and commitment to compliant, balanced, and non-promotional healthcare practices
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 .
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