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[Innovative Medicine] R&D, Manager Medical Writing, Japan Medical Writing, Regulatory Medical Writing, Global Development

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Companyjj
CategoryHealthcare
LocationChiyoda, Tokyo, Japan
Remote
EmploymentNot stated
LevelManager
SalaryNot stated by the employer
Posted21 Jul 2026
Last verified10 Aug 2026
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Bei Johnson & Johnson glauben wir, dass Gesundheit alles ist. Unsere Stärke bei Innovationen im Gesundheitswesen versetzt uns in die Lage, eine Welt aufzubauen, in der komplexe Krankheiten verhindert, behandelt und geheilt werden, in der Behandlungen intelligenter und weniger invasiv sind und Lösungen persönlich sind. Durch unsere Expertise in innovativer Medizin und MedTech sind wir in einer einzigartigen Position, um heute über das gesamte Spektrum von Gesundheitslösungen hinweg Innovationen zu entwickeln, um die Durchbrüche von morgen zu liefern und die Gesundheit der Menschheit nachhaltig zu beeinflussen. Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter jnj.com Angeleitet von unserem Credo übernimmt Johnson & Johnson Verantwortung gegenüber allen Mitarbeitenden weltweit. Wir bieten ein integratives Arbeitsumfeld, in dem jede Person als Individuum betrachtet wird. Bei Johnson & Johnson respektieren wir die Vielfalt und Würde unserer Mitarbeitenden und erkennen ihre Verdienste an. Tätigkeitsbereich:Medical Affairs Group Unterfunktion Der Tätigkeit:Medical Writing Tätigkeitskategorie:People Leader Alle Standorte Für Stellenangebote:Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan Jobbeschreibung: Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting for a Manager, Medical Writing, located in Japan. Japan Medical Writing plays a critical role in advancing the portfolio in Japan by providing leadership in the development of clinical and regulatory documentation across therapeutic areas. The function drives excellence in both document delivery and people leadership, ensuring high-quality outcomes, shaping content strategies and tactical execution, influencing functional and therapeutic-area priorities, and strengthening internal medical writing capabilities to support successful portfolio execution in Japan. Key Responsibilities: • Write or coordinate clinical and regulatory documents, taking a proactive or lead role in content and scientific strategy. • Serve as lead writer for compounds, submissions, indications, or disease areas and act as the primary Medical Writing contact for cross-functional teams. Lead cross-functional document planning and review meetings, and establish document timelines and strategies in accordance with internal processes. • Lead or set objectives for team projects, process working groups, and Communities of Practice. Guide or train cross-functional team members on Medical Writing processes and standards. Proactively recommend departmental process improvements. • Coach or mentor junior writers on document planning, processes, and content, and provide peer review as needed. • Interact with senior cross-functional colleagues to strengthen coordination between departments. • Represent Medical Writing in industry standards working groups and coordinates project-related work of contractors or external service providers, as appropriate. • Lead internal medical writers, including accountability for quality, compliance, objectives, performance oversight, development, assignments, adherence to policies, hiring, onboarding, reviews, and compensation planning. Qualifications Education: • A university/college degree in a scientific field is required. An advanced degree (eg, Masters, PhD, MD) is preferred. Experience and Skills: Required: • At least 8 years of relevant pharmaceutical/scientific experience is required. • At least 6 years of relevant clinical/regulatory medical writing experience is required. • 0–2 years of people management experience is required. Preferred: • Recognizes how to best interpret, summarize, and present statistical and medical information clearly and accurately in complex document types. • Resolves majority of problems independently. May consult senior colleagues across multiple functions and groups on higher complexity situations to resolve issues. • Excellent oral and written communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to lead in a team environment. • Expert time management for self, teams, and direct reports, with strong leadership skills in project management, process management, influencing, negotiating, assertiveness, and taking initiative. Demonstrates learning agility. • Build and maintain solid, productive relationships with cross-functional team members. • Solid knowledge and application of regulatory guidance documents such as ICH requirements. Lead direct report goal-setting, performance evaluations and ratings, promotions, and salary adjustment discussions in close interaction with functional leadership. Other: • Fluent Japanese and intermediate or higher English skills are required. • Domestic business trips may be required, primarily within the Tokyo metropolitan area; overseas travel is infrequent. • For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com. <For Internal Applicants> • Based on your experience and interview evaluation, the position title and level may vary. • If you are Japan employee, please read “Internal Application Guideline” in Ask GS. Especially if you are less than 18 months in your current role, you are required to obtain application approval from your current manager as well as your respective BUHR. If you are Japan’s employee, you are not able to apply for multiple positions at once. • For Employee Referral Program (ERP), please read and understand the details of the “Internal Referral Overview” on the Ask GS and you have made a compliant referral. Required Skills: Preferred Skills: Analytische Erkenntnisse, Andere weiterentwickeln, Branchenanalyse, Durchführung klinischer Studien, Einbeziehender Führungsstil, Führung, Funktionsübergreifende Zusammenarbeit, Geschäftskorrespondenz, Klinische Forschung und Vorschriften, Leistungsmessung, Lektorat, Medical Affairs, Medizinische Kommunikation, Qualitätsvalidierung, Standardarbeitsanweisung (SOP), Taktische Planung, Teammanagement