Job Function:
Medical Affairs Group
Job Sub Function:
Medical Science Liaison
Job Category:
People Leader
All Job Posting Locations:
Lexington, Kentucky, United States, Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Job Description:
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicines is recruiting for aMedical Science Liaison 6GI basedin theBlue Ridge territory, which includes but is not limited to Louisville and Lexington, KY.
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
The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is considered the fieldbased scientific and clinicalemergingexperton current and future Johnson & Johnson Innovative products. The MSLis responsible fordeveloping and enhancing professional relationships withKeythought leaders/HCPsandproviding fair balanced, objective,non-promotionalscientific information, and education to health care professionals.
The MSL driveshigh-qualityscientific exchange, territory execution, and actionable insight generation whilemaintainingthe highest standards of scientific integrity, professionalism, and compliance.The MSL is also responsible for staying abreast of current scientific and treatment landscape trends in the relevant therapeutic areas andprovidingappropriate scientific support forinvestigatorinitiatedstudies, including facilitating scientific exchange and connecting investigators with internal research and grant processes, in accordance with applicable policies and without assuming sponsor responsibilities.
The Medical Science Liaison will:
- Develop and implement a scientific engagement plan for the territory that aligns with Medical Affairs strategy, prioritized medicalobjectives, and approved core medical assets.
- Cultivate strong professional relationships with community and academic opinion leaders/KOLs in the territory to advance our scientific credibility.
- Engage inhighquality,two-wayscientific exchange that encourages dialogue, shared understanding, and learning over time in the relevant disease area.Utilize insights and MSL tools to develop a strategic approach for customerengagementswithin territoryby collecting, synthesizing, and applying clinical, scientific, competitive, and territory level information.
- Leverage AI tools and insights to enhance decisionmaking, streamline processes, and improve efficiency and outcomes across core responsibilities.
- Maintain awareness of direct and indirect competitors within the therapeutic area and incorporate relevant, evidencebased clinical context into scientific engagement planning and compliant scientific discussions
- Deliver relevant scientific data tailored to HCP needs through clear and effectivedialogue and presentations that translate complex clinical evidence into meaningful scientific discussion
- Engage healthcare providers and internal partners to identify challenges or unmet needs and collaboratively proposeevidence-basedsolutions or educational initiatives.
- Identify,collectandsubmithigh-qualityactionable insightsin a timely manneraligned with current strategic priorities of the organization that inform medical strategy andcross functionaldiscussions at the territory level.
- Respond to unsolicited inquiriesonJ&Jproducts and researchfrom external stakeholders.
- Provide point-of-contact support to investigators and internal partners for both company-sponsored and investigator-initiated studies.
- Compliantly collaborate with internal stakeholderswithin a matrixed internal environmentto support Medical Affairs objectives aligned with organizational goals, and scientific exchange activities, including coordination with MSL field partners, R&D, U.S. and Global Medical Affairs teams, Clinical Operations, and appropriate,role definedinteractions with Sales and Marketing.
- Demonstrate strong scientific acumen throughself-reading, engaging in journal clubs, attending educational seminars, attending local and national congresses, and engaging in scientific discussionwith peers.
- Foster a culture of inclusion and belonging (internally and externally), increasing engagement, productivity and innovation that reflects the diverse communities we serve.
- Develop a thorough understanding and competence in the following areas 6 regulatory and health care compliance guidelines; corporate policies onappropriate businessconduct and ethical behavior; Medical Affairs SOPs and guidelines.
- In collaboration withField Director (manager), MSL will develop and implement a performance and developmentplanandmay contribute toadditionalleadership or enterprise initiatives.
- Perform all administrative requirements ina timely,accurate,and compliantmanner includingdocumentation of activities and expense reporting.
Requirements:
- A Doctorate level degree or equivalent experience isrequired(PharmD, PhD, MD, Advanced Practice Providers)
- Post graduate experience isrequiredfor Doctoral level candidates, with preference fortherapeuticareaclinicalexperience.
- Scientific Acumen: In-depth scientific and/or therapeutic knowledge.
- Research and/orhealth care system knowledge.
- Proficiencyindata gathering and analysis, clinicalexpertise, problem solving, interpersonal influence, andcrossfunctional collaboration strategic thinking and competitive landscape analysis.
- Ability to support a specific territory with up to 70% travel(in territory&forinternalmeetings & congresses.
- Musthold a valid US Drivers License.
Preferred:
- 2+ years of relevant experience, preferably inMSLrole.
- 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, through exploration, iteration, and applying new tools over time
Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Clinical Experience, Clinical Research and Regulations, Competitive Landscape Analysis, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Centricity, Data-Driven Decision Making, Data Gathering and Analysis, Developing Others, Inclusive Leadership, Interpersonal Influence, Leadership, Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, Medical Compliance, Mentorship, Performance Measurement, Problem Solving, Relationship Building, Research and Development, Scientific Communications, Strategic Thinking
