Medical Writer III

Johnson & Johnson seeks a Senior Medical Writer III in Allschwil, Switzerland, to lead the creation of complex regulatory and clinical documents within the Medical Affairs Group.

This position sits within the Medical Writing sub-function of the Medical Affairs Group at Johnson & Johnson’s Innovative Medicine division in Allschwil, Basel-Country, Switzerland. The role is central to the company’s mission of pioneering the path from laboratory research to patient care, focusing on the development of treatments for complex diseases.

Responsibilities

• Independently author and manage both basic and intricate documents within a specific therapeutic area.
• Serve as the primary lead Medical Writer for most compounds, operating under general supervision.
• Direct cross-functional teams and matrix environments to ensure effective collaboration.
• Lead or actively contribute to process working groups to improve operational efficiency.
• Contribute strategic input to functional tactics and broader departmental strategies.
• Draft, coordinate, or oversee clinical and regulatory documents, including Clinical Study Reports (CSRs), Investigator Brochures (IBs), protocols, Risk Management Plans (RMPs), and briefing documents.
• Facilitate and lead meetings for document planning and review across multiple functions.
• Define document timelines and strategies while adhering to internal company processes.
• Maintain accurate records in company systems, including time reporting, training logs, metrics databases, and project tracking updates.
• Act as the main point of contact for all medical writing activities for cross-functional teams.
• Mentor and coach junior staff members on document planning, procedural workflows, and content development.
• Conduct peer reviews of documents as required to ensure quality and compliance.

Requirements

• Hold a university or college degree in a scientific discipline.
• Possess a minimum of six years of experience in the pharmaceutical or scientific industry.
• Have at least four years of specific experience in regulatory medical writing.
• Demonstrate full proficiency in both written and spoken English.
• Show ability to collaborate effectively with global teams and stakeholders across different time zones.

Nice to have

• An advanced academic degree, such as a Master’s, PhD, or MD.
• Prior experience in the immunology therapeutic area.
• Experience serving as a compound lead or submission lead.

What the company offers

• Potential for remote work arrangements, subject to case-by-case approval.
• An inclusive workplace culture that values each individual.
• A commitment to respecting employee diversity, dignity, and merit.

About the company

Johnson & Johnson operates with the belief that health is paramount, striving to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured. Guided by its Credo, the company maintains a deep sense of responsibility toward its global workforce, fostering an environment where employees are valued and respected.

• Focus on preventing, treating, and curing complex diseases.
• Guided by core values outlined in the company Credo.
• Commitment to employee dignity, diversity, and merit-based recognition.