Janssen Global Services, LLC., a member of the J&J Family of Companies, is recruiting for an Associate Director, Medical Writing (Oncology) located in Raritan, NJ; Titusville, NJ; Horsham, PA; or Spring House, PA.
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The Associate Director, Medical Writing (Oncology) will provide expert writing and editing support to ensure timely production of high-quality documents (abstracts, posters, slide presentations, manuscripts, letters to editor, etc.) for publication in medical/scientific journals or presentation at meetings. You will manage and/or review and interpret data and source documents for information required for publication. Assist in table and figure mock-up development. Actively engage internal and external authors and other key stakeholders in the development of publication plans and strategy at the individual dataset, study, and/or compound level.
You will also be responsible for scientific publication writing including abstracts, posters/oral presentations and manuscript and be responsible for the overall production of publications and compliance with standard operating procedures/industry standards. You will also assist with updating existing standard operating procedures and publication document guidance as needed.
You will also:
– Provide direction, oversight and editing for contract medical writers and junior level medical writers.
– Assist in updating existing standard operating procedures (SOPs) with respect to writing processes and relevant publication document guidance including but not limited to International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICJME), Good Publication Practices (GPP), CONSORT Guidelines, American Medical Association (AMA) Manual of Style, and Council of Biology Editors.
– Participate in the development and maintenance of document templates, style guides, electronic document management and publication review and approval system.
Qualifications
– A PhD, PharmD, MD or equivalent degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant pharmaceutical/scientific experience is required OR a Master’s (or other advanced degree) with a minimum of 10 years relevant pharmaceutical/scientific experience is required
– Research experience (including compilation of research reports or publications) in the pharmaceutical industry or medical communication agency is highly preferred
– Oncology experience is required; additional knowledge across several therapeutic areas such as immunology, neuroscience, and/or infectious diseases is preferred
– CMPP certification is preferred
– Demonstrated ability to interpret and organize scientific data is required
– The ability to work well independently as well as part of a team is required
– Project management experience is preferred
– Experience applying AMA, GPP, ICMJE, and similar guidelines is preferred
– Experience with medical writing document standards and processes is preferred
– Experience using workflow management tool (e.g. PubSTRAT or Datavision) is preferred
– The ability to stay organized, manage time, and work on multiple documents/projects at once is required
– This role can be located in various locations and requires up to 10% travel required
The anticipated base pay range for this position in all other U.S. locations is $135,000 to $232,300.
The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/ performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis.
Employees and/or eligible dependents may be 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.
Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
- Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year
- Sick time – up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year
- Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year
- Work, Personal and Family Time – up to 40 hours per calendar year
For additional general information on company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits
Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.