Medical Writer I

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Ambler, PA

1d•$64,000 - $102,350•Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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 We are searching for the best talent for Medical Writer I to support one or more of our therapeutic areas (Oncology, Immunology, Neuroscience, and Cardiopulmonary) within the Regulatory Medical Writing unit. As a Medical Writer I, within Regulatory Medical Writing, you will join a cohort of medical writers undertaking internal training to author a range of regulatory medical writing documents. The cohort’s target start date is 1 September 2026, and candidates must be available to commence the role at this time. This is a hybrid position requiring three days per week on site. The role can be based in Spring House PA, Titusville PA, or Raritan NJ, United States. Candidates must be located within commutable distance of one of these offices or be willing to self‑relocate within the same country. Purpose: Learn the regulatory medical writing role and pharmaceutical industry and business. Learn to work in a team environment and matrix. Learn internal standards, regulatory, and publishing guidelines. Learn internal systems, tools, and processes. Help to prepare sections of documents and prepare basic documents under supervision. Assist with routine tasks per established procedures.

Requirements

A university/college degree in a scientific discipline is the minimum requirement, with an advanced degree (eg, Master’s degree, PhD, MD) preferred.
Strong oral and written communication skills in English.
Ability to understand and summarize scientific data.
Ability to function in a team environment and to build solid and positive relationships with co-workers.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
Attention to detail.
Organizational skills and time management skills.
Demonstrated learning agility.
Ability to learn and apply knowledge of regulatory guidance documents such as ICH requirements.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (eg, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

Prepare components of clinical and regulatory documents and write basic documents such as tables of studies, narratives, protocol amendments, investigator’s brochure updates and addenda under supervision.
May assist with document QC, abbreviations, references, literature searches, and other tasks.
Learn how to interpret, summarize, and present statistical and medical information.
Learn to work in a matrix environment and gain an understanding of the medical writing responsibilities on project teams.
Attend cross-functional meetings with other writers as appropriate (eg, project kick-off and review meetings).
Learn and adhere to SOPs, templates, best practices, policies, and Medical Writing Style Guide.
Regularly meet with manager and mentors and attend departmental meetings.

Benefits

The expected pay range for this position is $64,000 to $102,350.
Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan.
Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year