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About the Role

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is the field-based advocate of JJIM Medical Sciences, accountable for executing the Medical Sciences Plan. They serve as the scientific point of contact for key individuals (KIs) in a given territory, addressing medical, scientific, and research needs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date scientific expertise through attendance at scientific/clinical/economic conferences, training sessions, and preceptorships.
• Disseminate, review, and present clinical and scientific data in a balanced, unbiased manner to key opinion leaders and HCPs.
• Build strong relationships with HCPs based on scientific credibility.
• Develop scientific communication materials (slide presentations) for HCPs.
• Provide congress support.
• Ensure a regional scientific leadership strategy through scientific dialogue with KIs.
• Lead/participate in medical and scientific forums involving KIs.
• Support phase IIIB/IV local and global clinical development programs.
• Contribute to site identification, patient enrollment, and follow-up visits.
• Assist in the interpretation of results, post-hoc analyses, and research collaboration with investigators.
• Support investigator-initiated studies by assessing research requests and ensuring successful execution.
• Analyze data to develop insights and contribute to publications.
• Provide expert clinical consultation and support to business partners.
• Collaborate with in-house business partners to facilitate clinical information exchange.
• Provide regional medical perspective to influence the integrated Medical Affairs plan.
• Support the Medical Science publication plan.

Requirements

• A minimum of a University degree in a science or health-related field with significant therapeutic-area experience is required.
• MD and/or PhD, PharmD preferred.
• Proven ability to learn quickly, assimilate and distill large amounts of information.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Strategic thinking and a track record of flawless execution.
• Proven ability to effectively communicate information to KIs and non-experts.
• Ability to put data into perspective and communicate it concisely.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and strong project management skills.
• Ability to impact decision making with relevant stakeholders.
• Business acumen, including prioritization skills and big picture orientation.
• Scientific curiosity and interest in keeping abreast of scientific trends within the therapeutic area.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, prioritize tasks, and follow through in a field-based role.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other relevant software programs.
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally.
• Driver's license and valid passport are required.
• Ability to travel up to 70% of the time.
• Overnight travel may be required 1-2 times per week on average.
• Minimum of 2 years business experience in the pharmaceutical industry (can be balanced against strong clinical/scientific background).
• Proven track record of contribution to commercial, medical, and/or clinical development strategies.
• Ability to acquire expertise in other therapeutic areas and products.
• Demonstrated experience managing clinical/scientific programs with a high degree of autonomy.
• Strong knowledge of GCP, IMC code, and Healthcare Compliance policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with working in an environment guided by SOPs.

Skills

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

Location

• Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
• Calgary, Alberta, Canada
• Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
• Alberta (Any City)
• BC
• AB
• SK
• MB

Work Type

• Field Base Role
• Full-time

Experience Level

• Minimum of 2 years business experience in the pharmaceutical industry

Education Level

• University degree in science or health-related field
• MD
• PhD
• PharmD

Salary/Compensations

• 107,000 - 214,000

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

Equal Opportunity

• 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.