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

Role Description

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicines is recruiting for a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) - Schizophrenia with the AZ/CO/UT/NV territory. The ideal location of qualified candidates would be within either Arizona or Nevada.

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.
• Cultivate strong professional relationships with community and academic opinion leaders/KOLs.
• Engage in high quality, two-way scientific exchange that encourages dialogue and shared understanding.
• Utilize insights and MSL tools to develop a strategic approach for customer engagements.
• Leverage AI tools and insights to enhance decision making and improve efficiency.
• Maintain awareness of direct and indirect competitors within the therapeutic area.
• Deliver relevant scientific data tailored to HCP needs through clear and effective dialogue.
• 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.
• Compliantly collaborate with internal stakeholders to support Medical Affairs objectives.
• Demonstrate strong scientific acumen through self-reading and engaging in scientific discussions.
• Foster a culture of inclusion and belonging.
• Develop a thorough understanding of regulatory and health care compliance guidelines.
• In collaboration with Field Director, 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
• Consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
• Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year.
• Sick time - 40 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.
• Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member; 5 days for an extended family member.
• Caregiver Leave – 10 days.
• Volunteer Leave – 4 days.
• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours.