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Q&A with a Commercial Oncology lead at J&J | Johnson & Johnson Careers Skip to main content Career tips August 07, 2025 Q&A with a Commercial Oncology lead at J&J Share Born and educated in Italy, now based in Australia with J&J, Ilaria F. describes her work in oncology in terms of mission and movement. “We're on a quest to be one step ahead of cancer," she says. "We're going to continue pushing boundaries and exploring new frontiers until we outpace the disease itself.” In this short Q&A, learn what’s unique, inspiring and surprising to Ilaria about working on our Commerical Oncology team, as well as a few practical hiring insights for when you’re ready to apply for roles at J&J. Q: What differentiates J&J’s approach to Commercial Oncology? A: In such a rapidly evolving landscape, agility is a big differentiator for J&J. We’re incredibly flexible and responsive, capable of quickly adapting to new challenges or information and then pivoting our strategies in turn. Q: What’s the most surprising thing you've discovered since joining J&J? A : There’s such a deeply felt curiosity here, and you can sense it across the organization, at all levels, from the top down. There’s a willingness to approach every conversation or challenge with an open mind and a genuine desire to learn. You can also see it manifested as a shared commitment never to settle for the status quo. Q: Are there specific qualities you look for when interviewing candidates? A : Listening deeply and demonstrating empathy are critically important, and they’re both central to the approach of our Commercial Oncology team. For example, we recognize that oncology patients, caregivers and clinicians face not only medical challenges, but everyday emotional and practical hurdles as well, which is why ensuring that every interaction is both informative and supportive is one of the ways we define success. But only by listening deeply and with empathy can we achieve goals like that. Q: What other qualities or capabilities should candidates be able to demonstrate? A : Our team operates as a tightly integrated, cross-functional unit, and innovation happens by leveraging our collective expertise. With that in mind, you have to be able to collaborate cross-functionally, because when patients are at the heart of your mission, you can’t afford to have silos on your team. Latest jobs HCCO, AU/New Zealand Legal & Compliance North Ryde / Brisbane / Adelaide / Osbourne Park Save Saved Territory Manager - Surgical Vision, Gold Coast MedTech Sales Eight Mile Plains Save Saved Clinical and Sales Specialist MedTech Sales Eight Mile Plains Save Saved Medical Affairs Director, Oncology Medical Affairs Group North Ryde Save Saved Talent Acquisition Recruiter Human Resources North Ryde Save Saved Senior Loan Kit Team Lead Supply Chain Deliver Norwood Save Saved Similar posts Stay updated with the latest news, insights, and stories from Johnson & Johnson. See all posts Career tips August 07, 2025 Medical Affairs Q&A: Hiring insights from a senior leader at J&J A leader from J&J's Medical Affairs Oncology team based in Australia shares hiring insights, skill-building advice and interview tips to help you find your next role at J&J. Read more Career tips August 07, 2025 Career transition Q&A: From academia to Medical Affairs at J&J In this Q&A, Erica M. shares why she made the leap from academia to a senior leadership role in Medical Affairs at J&J in Australia, plus a few insights to help you do the same. Read more Career tips March 25, 2025 Q&A with a digital forensics and cybersecurity expert at J&J What's a day in the life of a cybersecurity leader at the world’s largest and most diversified healthcare products company? Here's an inside look with Brent M., Director of Cybersecurity Investigations at J&J, together with insights to help you join him. Read more Career tips August 21, 2026 Medtech product manager Q&A: From market insights to patient impact in Southeast Asia Meet Liz Y., a Malaysia-based product manager at J&J MedTech. See how she connects insights, expertise and teams to bring surgical products to the patients who need them. Read more Career tips May 29, 2026 Career transition Q&A: From the hospital to the electrophysiology team at J&J After seven years in nursing, Marco P. made the move to electrophysiology at J&J. Why he transitioned—and what he’s learned—might inspire you to join him on our team. Read more Innovation April 29, 2026 Q&A: Sharing innovations in dermatology and rheumatology as a medical science liaison Learn what it’s like to be Medical Science Liaison (MSL) at J&J and explore similar roles across different therapeutic areas. Read more Join our Global Talent Hub Wherever you are in the world or your career, we want to get to know you! Sign up for our talent community and share your career goals—it’s the first place our recruiters look when they have a new role. Sign up now