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About the Role

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is the field-based scientific and clinical expert on current and future Johnson & Johnson Innovative products. The MSL develops and enhances professional relationships with Key thought leaders/HCPs, providing objective, non-promotional scientific information and education. The role drives scientific exchange, territory execution, and actionable insight generation while upholding scientific integrity, professionalism, and compliance. The MSL also stays informed on therapeutic area trends and supports investigator-initiated studies.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a scientific engagement plan for the territory aligned with Medical Affairs strategy and objectives.
Cultivate strong professional relationships with community and academic opinion leaders/KOLs.
Engage in high-quality, two-way scientific exchange to foster dialogue and learning.
Utilize insights and MSL tools to develop a strategic approach for customer engagements.
Leverage AI tools and insights to enhance decision making and improve efficiency.
Maintain awareness of competitors and incorporate relevant clinical context into discussions.
Deliver relevant scientific data tailored to HCP needs through clear dialogue and presentations.
Engage healthcare providers and internal partners to identify challenges and propose solutions.
Identify, collect, and submit high-quality actionable insights to inform medical strategy.
Respond to unsolicited inquiries on J&J products and research.
Provide point-of-contact support for investigators and internal partners for studies.
Collaborate compliantly with internal stakeholders to support Medical Affairs objectives.
Demonstrate strong scientific acumen through continuous learning and engagement.
Foster a culture of inclusion and belonging.
Develop a thorough understanding of regulatory, compliance, and corporate policies.
Develop and implement a performance and development plan with manager.
Perform all administrative requirements in a timely, accurate, and compliant manner.

Requirements

A Doctorate level degree or equivalent experience is required (PharmD, PhD, MD, Advanced Practice Providers).
Post graduate experience is required for Doctoral level candidates, with preference for therapeutic area clinical experience.
In-depth scientific and/or therapeutic knowledge.
Research and/or health care system knowledge.
Proficiency in data gathering and analysis, clinical expertise, problem solving, interpersonal influence, and cross-functional collaboration.
Strategic thinking and competitive landscape analysis.
Ability to support a specific territory with up to 70% travel.
Must hold a valid US Driver’s License.
2+ years of relevant experience, preferably in MSL role.
2+ years of therapeutic area experience is preferred.
Residency/fellowship preferred.
Board certification for clinical degrees preferred.
Demonstrated commitment to learning emerging technologies, such as AI.

Skills

Analytics Dashboards
Clinical Experience
Clinical Research and Regulations
Competitive Landscape Analysis
Consulting
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Customer Centricity
Data-Driven Decision Making
Data Gathering and Analysis
Interpersonal Influence
Medical Affairs
Medical Communications
Medical Compliance
Mentorship
Problem Solving
Relationship Building
Research and Development
Strategic Thinking
Tactical Planning
Technical Credibility

Location

Mountain View, California, United States of America
Palo Alto, California, United States
San Francisco, California, United States of America
San Jose, California, United States of America
Santa Clara, California, United States of America

Work Type

Field-based
Full-time

Experience Level

Post graduate experience required
2+ years of relevant experience preferred
2+ years of therapeutic area experience preferred

Education Level

Doctorate level degree or equivalent experience (PharmD, PhD, MD, Advanced Practice Providers)
Residency/fellowship preferred
Board certification for clinical degrees preferred

About the Company

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.
Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements.
Our Oncology team is focused on the elimination of cancer by discovering new pathways and modalities to finding treatments and cures.
We lead where medicine is going and need innovators with an unwavering commitment to results. 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.

Equal Opportunity

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, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers and internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.