[Hiring] Associate Director, Medical Science Liaison, Cardiac Electrophysiology @Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine

Role Description

Johnson and Johnson is currently seeking an Associate Director, Medical Science Liaison, Cardiac Electrophysiology for the Texas Region. Candidate should be based in close proximity to Texas.

We are looking for a highly motivated and knowledgeable Associate Director - Medical Science Liaison (MSL) who specializes in cardiovascular medicine, within Johnson & Johnson Medtech Electrophysiology. In this role you will be driving key initiatives in KOL engagement, advisory boards, research, publications, medical education, and field intelligence between our Scientific Affairs team and the academic/non-academic surgical community.

This is a business-critical role that requires a combination of both commercial/field/business acumen and Med Affairs/Clinical Affairs background. Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and nurturing strong relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and healthcare professionals.
• Identifying unmet needs/scientific gaps in medical research/clinical practice paradigms.
• Cross-functional collaboration with internal partners to deliver field & medical insights.
• Participating and/or driving special projects including voice of customer events, physician initiated clinical study conversations, internal and external education, publication planning and execution.

Your primary objective will be to bridge the gap between J&J and our electrophysiology customers by maintaining thorough knowledge of our product platforms, understanding business/strategy objectives and goals, and being updated on current literature and data in cardiac electrophysiology.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

• Support the development and implementation of strategic engagement plans to establish and maintain relationships with KOLs, surgeons, operating room staff, and relevant medical societies in the cardiac ablation field.
• Act as a scientific authority in cardiac electrophysiology, providing medical and scientific education to internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product Management, Clinical Affairs, Marketing, Scientific Affairs, and Research & Development, to provide scientific input and insights.
• Communicate & streamline complex scientific information effectively to healthcare professionals, ensuring a clear understanding of the benefits and clinical utility of our cardiac ablation and diagnostic platforms.
• Stay up to date with the latest scientific research, medical publications, and emerging trends in cardiac electrophysiology and appendage closure.
• Lead the preparation of materials needed to deliver presentations on the science supporting the portfolio.
• Support clinical studies and research initiatives by providing scientific and technical expertise.
• Provide training and education to internal teams, including Sales and Marketing.
• Organize, analyze, and review/report on customer, scientific, and market information on pre-launch and marketed products.
• Develop educational materials and support programs for personnel.
• Discuss Investigator Initiated and Collaborative study concepts with clinicians.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree is required.
• Doctoral Degree (PhD, MD, DO etc.) highly preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience working in the biotech/medtech industry is required.
• Previous experience in cardiovascular medicine is highly desired and will be preferentially considered.
• Minimum of 5 or more years of experience in a Medical Affairs/Clinical Sciences/Medical Science liaison is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cardiovascular medicine, ideally electrophysiology is heavily preferred.
• Insights within the interventional cardiology and/or electrophysiology space is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of clinical research methodologies, regulatory guidelines, and medical terminology is required.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain relationships with KOLs, and other healthcare professionals is required.
• Ability to analyze and interpret scientific data quickly and accurately is essential.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills are essential.
• Highly self-motivated, independent, and adaptable to changing priorities and environments.
• Given focus of role for US market, candidate must have work authorization in USA.
• Excellent computer skills, especially with the use of Microsoft Office is required.
• The ability and willingness to travel up to 60% domestic is required.

Requirements

• The anticipated base pay range for this position is $137,000 - $237,750.
• Relocation not offered.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• 401k and pension plans.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Exercise reimbursement.
• Flexible time off.
• Paid volunteer and parental leave.
• Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year.
• Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; varies by state.
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – 13 days per calendar year.
• Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year.
• Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child.
• Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member.
• Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period.
• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year.
• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year.