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Job Function:
Medical Affairs GroupJob Sub Function:
Medical AffairsJob Category:
Scientific/TechnologyAll Job Posting Locations:
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, United KingdomJob Description:
At Johnson & Johnson, we are committed to addressing and solving some of the most meaningful unmet medical needs through creating an environment where our employees feel valued and can reach their potential. This commitment is embedded in our Credo!
We at Johnson & Johnson are recruiting for a Medical Advisor - Oncology, located in Maidenhead, UK
This role sits within Medical Affairs and focuses on medical science engagement, clinical research activities, and external collaborator teamwork. The position contributes to the execution of strategy and supports outcomes for patients and the healthcare community!
The Medical Advisor is a key member of the cross-functional Therapy Area team, providing high-quality medical leadership, scientific expertise, and strategic input to support patient outcomes, Healthcare Professionals (HCPs), and the NHS. The role partners closely with Medical Affairs, Market Access, Commercial, HEOR, and Regulatory colleagues to develop and execute the local medical strategy
Key responsibilities:
Build and maintain deep expertise in related therapy area in oncology, staying up to date with clinical and scientific advances through actively engaging with key clinicians and academics.
Gather and translate field insights to inform medical strategy and evidence generation
Contribute to local evidence generation strategy by identifying data gaps and proposing research initiatives
Contribute to the development and execution of the local Medical Affairs plan in related therapy areas
Lead or support key medical affairs projects (e.g., advisory boards, scientific exchange, medical education programmes)
Collaborate with Market Access colleagues providing medical expertise on Health Technology Appraisal submission(s)
Work closely with Commercial, Regulatory, and Global/EMEA teams to ensure aligned strategy and execution
Ensure all activities comply with ABPI Code of Practice and company policies
Act as medical reviewer/final signatory (if qualified), ensuring scientific accuracy and balance
Qualifications
GMC registered physician or Pharmacist with UK registration
PhD in oncology, immunology, molecular biology, or related discipline
MSc with experience in Medical Affairs in pharmaceutical industry
Other relevant healthcare qualifications combined with substantial Medical Affairs experience
Experience and Skills:
Required:
Strong project management skills and demonstrated experiences in leading clinical/ scientific programs with a high degree of autonomy
Good understanding of ABPI Code of Practice
Experience in evidence generation, data interpretation, and scientific communication
Ability to learn quickly, build and maintain relationships
Preferred:
Experience as a Medical Advisor in lung, colorectal, or head and neck cancer preferred
Experience supporting Health Technology Appraisal Submissions
Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Analytical Reasoning, Clinical Research and Regulations, Clinical Trials Operations, Coaching, Collaboration, Communication, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis, Data Savvy, Digital Culture, Digital Literacy, Healthcare Trends, Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, Medical Compliance, Product Development Lifecycle, Report Writing, Stakeholder Engagement, Technologically Savvy