Job Function:
Medical Affairs Group
Job Sub Function:
Medical Science Liaison
Job Category:
Scientific/Technology
All Job Posting Locations:
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States, Detroit, Michigan, United States, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Job Description:
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicines is recruiting for aSeniorMedical Science Liaison - Hematology. The assigned territory encompassesMichigan.
About Therapeutic Area
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 Oncology team is focused on the elimination of cancer by discovering new pathways and modalitiestofinding 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.
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TheSeniorMedical Science Liaison (MSL) is considered the field based scientific and clinical emerging expert on current and future Johnson & Johnson Innovative products.The MSLis responsible for developing and enhancing professional relationships with Key thought leaders/HCPs and providing fair balanced, objective, non-promotional scientific information, and education to health care professionals.
The MSL driveshigh qualityscientific exchange, territory execution, and actionable insight generation while maintainingthe 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 and providing appropriate scientific support for investigatorinitiated studies, including facilitating scientific exchange and connecting investigators with internal research and grant processes, in accordance with applicable policies and without assuming sponsor responsibilities.
The Senior Medical Science Liaison will:
Develop and implement a scientific engagement plan for the territory that aligns with Medical Affairs strategy, prioritized medical objectives, and approved core medical assets.
Engage in high quality, two-way scientific exchange with KOLs and HCPs that respectfully challenges current thinking, to serve as a resource for them and to understand their perspectives on the current treatment landscape in the relevant disease area while identifying trends, unmet needs, and educational gaps.
Identify and cultivate strong professional relationships with various community and academic HCPs/ KOLs in the territory to advance our scientific credibility.
Utilize insights and MSL tools to develop a strategic approach for customer engagements within territory and proactively uncover gaps, risks, and opportunities to enhance medical impact.
Leverage AI tools and insights to enhance decision making, streamline processes, and improve efficiency and outcomes across core responsibilities.
Identify provider educational needs and address those with tailored responses by framing data in a compelling, scientifically balanced, and medically appropriate manner that advances learning and deepens understanding.
Deliver relevant scientific data tailored to HCP needs through clear and effective dialogue and presentation that translates complex clinical evidence into meaningful scientific discussion by adapting communication style to stakeholder context, actively listening, asking insightful questions, and clarifying scientific questions or correcting factual misunderstandings in a balanced, evidencebased manner.
Collect and submithigh qualityactionable insights aligned with current strategic priorities of the organization by generating, consolidating, and sharing insights that inform medical strategy, asset planning, and crossfunctional discussions.
Consistently execute upon the current Medical Affairs strategy and MSL priorities while balancing short term execution with longer term medical objectives and adapting plans based on evolving data, compliance considerations, and organizational priorities
Compliantly collaborate with internal stakeholders including but not limited to MSL field partners, R&D, US as well as Global Medical Affairs teams, clinical operations, and appropriate, roledefined interactions with Sales and Marketing, by demonstrating a strong understanding of the matrixed environment and contributing objective, forward looking scientific perspectives.
Demonstrate strong scientific acumen through self-study, engaging in journal clubs, attending educational seminars, attending local and national congresses, and engaging in scientific discussion with peers while serving as a resource for the broader medical team and supporting the development of others scientific and clinical acumen.
Foster a culture of inclusion and belonging (internally and externally), increasing engagement, productivity, and innovation that reflect the diverse communities we serve and supports collaborative One J&J goals at both local and national levels.
Develop a thorough understanding and competence in the following areas 6 regulatory and health care compliance guidelines; corporate policies on appropriate business conduct and ethical behavior; Medical Affairs SOPs and guidelines.
In collaboration with direct manager, MSL will develop and implement a performance and development plan as well as conduct additional leadership projects that contribute to medical planning, enhance competitiveness, and advance organizational capabilities.
Perform all administrative requirements in a timely, accurate and compliant manner (e.g., expense reports, documentation of activities).
Qualifications
A Doctorate level degree or equivalent experience is required (PharmD, PhD, MD, Advanced Practice Providers, etc.); Post graduate experience is required for Doctoral level candidates, with preference for therapeutic clinical experience.
Scientific Acumen: Strong scientific/therapeutic expertise with skills in research, data analysis, clinical expertise, problemsolving, strategic thinking, and crossfunctional collaboration.
Ability to support a defined territory with up to 70% travel, including interritory visits and attendance at internal meetings, external congresses, and related events.
Preferred:
Demonstrated commitment to learning emerging technologies, such as AI, through exploration, iteration, and applying new tools over time.
Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Analytics Dashboards, Clinical Experience, Clinical Research and Regulations, Competitive Landscape, 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