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Remote work options may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the Company. Purpose: Within Integrated Data Analytics & Reporting (IDAR), the Regulatory Medical Writing team is ...

Remote work options may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the Company. Purpose: Within Integrated Data Analytics & Reporting (IDAR), the Regulatory Medical Writing team is ...

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Toronto, ON · Remote

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Do remote medical writers make good money?

Remote medical writers typically earn competitive salaries that vary based on experience, education, and specialization. According to industry data, salaries can range from $70,000 to over $120,000 annually, with experienced writers and those with advanced degrees earning higher wages. Freelance or contract roles may offer different pay structures but can also be lucrative depending on workload and expertise.

What does a remote medical writer do?

As a Remote Medical Writer, your daily tasks often include researching scientific literature, drafting and editing clinical or regulatory documents, and ensuring all content adheres to industry and company guidelines. You’ll frequently collaborate with researchers, clinicians, and project managers via virtual meetings to clarify data and project objectives. Many Remote Medical Writers also manage documentation workflows, review peer feedback, and stay updated on regulatory requirements. This variety supports both individual focus and teamwork, allowing you to contribute directly to advances in healthcare communications.

What is remote medical writing?

A remote medical writing job involves creating scientific documents, research papers, regulatory submissions, or healthcare content from a remote location. Medical writers translate complex medical and scientific information into clear, accurate, and compliant materials for various audiences, including healthcare professionals, regulatory bodies, and the general public. These roles often require expertise in medicine, life sciences, or pharmacy, along with strong research and writing skills.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a remote medical writer?

Remote Medical Writers require a strong background in life sciences or medicine, excellent written communication skills, and a keen attention to detail, often supported by a degree in a relevant scientific discipline. Proficiency with medical databases, reference management tools (like EndNote), and familiarity with regulatory documentation standards or certifications such as AMWA is common. Outstanding time management, adaptability, and the ability to work independently while collaborating virtually are key soft skills. These competencies are crucial to ensure accurate, compliant, and high-quality medical documents that facilitate effective communication within the healthcare industry.

Can you work from home as a remote medical writer?

Remote medical writers typically have the opportunity to work from home, as the role primarily involves writing and editing medical content using computers and communication tools. Many employers offer flexible or fully remote arrangements, requiring strong writing skills, industry knowledge, and familiarity with tools like reference management software and document collaboration platforms.

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Manager, Medical Writing, Immunology

Johnson & Johnson

Toronto, ON • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago


Johnson & Johnson rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 112 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

25th of 86 rated pharmaceutical


Job description

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions 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 Writing

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Allschwil, Basel-Country, Switzerland, Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, Leiden, Netherlands, Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of America, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Job Description:

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

About Immunology

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.

Our Immunology team leads in the development of transformational medicines for immunological disorders and illnesses. You can influence where medicine is going by restoring health to millions of people living with immune diseases.

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 Manager, Medical Writing, Immunology.

Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):

United States - Requisition Number: R-069186

Belgium & Netherlands - Requisition Number: R-071183

United Kingdom- Requisition Number: R-071197

Switzerland- Requisition Number: R-071194

Canada- Requisition Number: R-071189

Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.

Remote work options may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the Company.

Purpose: Within Integrated Data Analytics & Reporting (IDAR), the Regulatory Medical Writing team is recruiting for a Manager, Regulatory Medical, Immunology. This position will support our Immunology therapeutic area. Are you ready to join our team? Then please read further!

You will be responsible for:

  • Prepare and finalize all types of clinical documents.
  • Lead in a team environment. Work with a high level of independence and take a lead role on assigned projects with respect to content and scientific strategy, timing, scheduling, and tracking.
  • Lead or set objectives for others on team projects and tasks, eg, lead process working groups.
  • Guide or train cross-functional team members on processes and best practices.
  • May lead project-level/submission/indication writing teams.
  • Proactively provide recommendations for departmental process improvements.
  • If a lead writer for a program: Primary point of contact and champion for medical writing activities for the clinical team. Responsible for planning and leading the writing group for assigned program.
  • Actively participate in medical writing and cross-functional meetings.
  • Maintain knowledge of industry, company, and regulatory guidelines.
  • Coach or mentor more junior staff on document planning, processes, content, and provide peer review as needed; may oversee the work of other medical writers, external contractors, and document specialists supporting a project.
  • May interact with senior cross-functional colleagues to strengthen coordination between departments.
  • May represent Medical Writing department in industry standards working groups.
  • Manage direct reports in Medical Writing. Set objectives for individual team members. Regularly meet with direct reports to ensure appropriate development, projects, assignments, and issues are resolved.
  • Make decision on hiring staff, onboarding new staff, conducting career and talent development discussions for staff, lead in goalsetting, and performance discussions.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Education:

Minimum of University/college degree required. Masters or PhD preferred.

Experience and Skills:

  • At least 8 years of relevant pharmaceutical/scientific experience; at least 6 years of relevant medical writing experience is required.
  • 2 years of people management experience is required.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills are pivotal to engage in cross-functional discussions.
  • Expert project/time management skills.
  • Strong project/process leadership skills.
  • Ability to recognize how to best interpret, summarize, and present statistical and medical information to ensure quality and accuracy of content.
  • Able to resolve complex problems independently.
  • Demonstrate learning agility.
  • Able to build and maintain solid and positive relationships with crossfunctional team members.
  • Solid knowledge and application of regulatory guidance documents such as ICH requirements.

The expected pay range for this position is $117,000 to $201,250.

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.

  • 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. Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
    • 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 period10 days
    • Volunteer Leave - 32 hours per calendar year
    • Military Spouse Time-Off - 80 hours per calendar year

For additional general information on company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

This job posting is anticipated to close on May 1, 2026. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on https://www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.

The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.

Johnson & Johnson is an 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, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants' needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Analytics Insights, Business Writing, Clinical Research and Regulations, Clinical Trials Operations, Copy Editing, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Developing Others, Inclusive Leadership, Industry Analysis, Leadership, Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, Performance Measurement, Quality Validation, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Tactical Planning, Team Management

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$117,000.00 - $201,250.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

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.
Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
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 period10 days
Volunteer Leave - 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off - 80 hours per calendar year
The following link to general company benefits information MUST also be included in the posting: Please use the following language:
For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

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