Medical Advisor/Sr. Medical Advisor

Johnson & Johnson MedTech
High Wycombe, United Kingdom
Today
Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Senior
Education
Phd
Posted
3 Jun 2026 (Today)

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.

Job Function:

Medical Affairs Group

Job Sub Function:

Medical Affairs

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom

Job Description:

Location: High Wycome/Maidenhead (UK)

About the role

We are recruiting an Medical Advisor Oncology to join our cross-functional Therapy Area team. In this role, you will help deliver value through high-quality medical input and leadership to strategy and activities, ultimately benefiting patients, Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) and the NHS.

You’ll be a key partner to the wider Therapy Area team (extended CVT), contributing medical insights, scientific support and customer engagement to drive the medical plan and oncology priorities.

Key responsibilities:

  • Build and maintain deep expertise in related therapy area inoncology, staying up to date with clinical and scientific advances through actively engaging with key clinicians and academics.
  • Gather and translate field insights to informmedical 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 significant experience in Oncology Medical Affairs in pharmaceutical industry
  • Other relevant healthcare qualifications combined with substantial Oncology Medical Affairs experience

Experience and Skills:

Required:

  • Proven experience in Medical Affairs or related roles
  • 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
  • ABPI Code of Practice Final Signatory status and experience supporting Health Technology Appraisal Submissions

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion means “You Belong”. We are committed to building an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued and everyone can reach their potential.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Medical Affairs

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