[Hiring] Medical Science Liaison - Rheumatology @Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine

Role Description

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting for a Medical Science Liaison - Rheumatology to be based in the Ohio territory.

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.

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is considered the field-based scientific and clinical emerging expert on current and future Johnson & Johnson Innovative products. The MSL is responsible for:

• Developing and enhancing professional relationships with Key thought leaders/HCPs.
• Providing fair balanced, objective, non-promotional scientific information, and education to health care professionals.
• Driving high-quality scientific exchange, territory execution, and actionable insight generation while maintaining the highest standards of scientific integrity, professionalism, and compliance.
• Staying abreast of current scientific and treatment landscape trends in the relevant therapeutic areas.
• Providing appropriate scientific support for investigator-initiated studies.

The 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.
• Cultivate strong professional relationships with community and academic opinion leaders/KOLs in the territory to advance our scientific credibility.
• Engage in high quality, two-way scientific 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 customer engagements within territory.
• Leverage AI tools and insights to enhance decision making, streamline processes, and improve efficiency and outcomes across core responsibilities.
• Maintain awareness of direct and indirect competitors within the therapeutic area.
• Deliver relevant scientific data tailored to HCP needs through clear and effective dialogue and presentations.
• Engage healthcare providers and internal partners to identify challenges or unmet needs.
• Identify, collect and submit high quality actionable insights in a timely manner.
• Respond to unsolicited inquiries on J&J products and research from external stakeholders.
• Provide point-of-contact support to investigators and internal partners for both company-sponsored and investigator-initiated studies.
• Compliantly collaborate with internal stakeholders within a matrixed internal environment.
• Demonstrate strong scientific acumen through self-reading, engaging in journal clubs, and attending educational seminars.
• Foster a culture of inclusion and belonging (internally and externally).
• Develop a thorough understanding and competence in regulatory and health care compliance guidelines.
• In collaboration with Field Director (manager), develop and implement a performance and development plan.
• Perform all administrative requirements in a timely, accurate and compliant manner.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Scientific Acumen: 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.
• Ability to support a specific territory with up to 70% travel.
• Must hold a valid US Driver’s License.

Requirements

• 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.
• Located in a major metro area, Cleveland or Columbus preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to learning emerging technologies, such as AI.

Benefits

• Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year.
• Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado – 48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – 56 hours per calendar year.
• 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; 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year.
• 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.