Medical Affairs Associate (MAA)

• Job title Medical Affairs Associate (MAA)
• Function Medical Affairs Group
• Sub function Medical Affairs
• Category Senior Scientist, Medical Affairs (ST6)
• Location Milano / Italy
• Date posted Oct 30 2026
• Requisition number R-107958
• Work pattern Hybrid Work

Description

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We are looking for a Medical Affairs Associate – Hematology at our offices in Milan, Italy

About the role

We are looking for a Medical Affairs Associate – Hematology to join our Medical Affairs team.

The Medical Affairs Associate will contribute to the development and execution of Medical Affairs activities, combining scientific expertise, project ownership, collaboration and a continuous improvement mindset.

Working in a dynamic and cross-functional environment, the successful candidate will support scientific projects, evidence generation, medical education and external engagement, progressively taking ownership of assigned activities and identifying opportunities to improve the way we work.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and execution of the Medical Affairs Plan and therapeutic area priorities.
• Manage assigned Medical Affairs projects with increasing autonomy and accountability, ensuring scientific quality, timely execution and compliance.
• Support clinical research and evidence-generation activities, including scientific feasibility, study execution and dissemination of results.
• Develop and maintain strong scientific knowledge of Hematology, emerging evidence, the evolving treatment landscape and unmet medical needs.
• Support scientific communication, publications, medical education, congresses, scientific meetings and internal scientific training.
• Contribute to meaningful scientific engagement with healthcare professionals, investigators and other relevant external stakeholders.
• Collaborate effectively across functions and with regional and global Medical Affairs teams, bringing scientific insights and external perspectives into decision-making.
• Support project planning and budget management, including timelines, costs and external vendors.
• Use digital technologies, Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI to support scientific research, information analysis and Medical Affairs activities, applying critical judgment and responsible use.
• Continuously identify opportunities to simplify processes, improve efficiency and enhance the quality and impact of Medical Affairs activities.

Qualifications

• University degree in a medical, scientific or life-science discipline.
• Experience in Medical Affairs, clinical research, the pharmaceutical industry or a scientific/healthcare environment.
• Previous experience in Hematology is highly valued; experience in Oncology or other related therapeutic areas will also be considered.
• Knowledge of clinical research principles and ability to critically interpret scientific and clinical evidence.
• Understanding of applicable principles and requirements related to clinical research, pharmacovigilance, scientific communication and medical education.
• Strong organizational, communication and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional and evolving environment.
• Fluency in Italian and good command of written and spoken English.
• Proficiency with digital collaboration tools and an interest in developing capabilities in Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI applied to scientific and Medical Affairs activities.

What will make you successful

We are looking for someone who:

• Brings scientific curiosity and an external perspective, proactively identifying opportunities to create meaningful value for patients and the scientific community.
• Takes ownership and delivers with focus and accountability, translating priorities into high-quality results.
• Looks for simpler, smarter and more effective ways of working, embracing innovation and digital technologies where they can add value.
• Collaborates effectively across functions and geographies, actively seeking different perspectives and contributing to shared goals.
• Demonstrates learning agility, critical thinking and adaptability in a rapidly evolving scientific environment.
• Acts with integrity and consistently applies high standards of scientific quality, responsible decision-making and compliance.

The opportunity

This role offers the opportunity to develop broad Medical Affairs experience within Hematology, working across scientific strategy, evidence generation, external engagement and innovative digital approaches.

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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.