[Hiring] MSL Head, East Region, Hematology @Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine

Role Description

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Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting for a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) Head for the East Region for Hematology. This is a field-based position with the preferred candidate being located within the Eastern Region of the United States.

The MSL Head, East Region is responsible for leading the Hematology Medical Science Liaison (MSL) national organization of MSLs and Field Directors, in providing scientific, clinical, research, and educational support to health care professionals and internal partners related to the current and future Johnson & Johnson Hematology products, while ensuring customer centric, insight driven, and compliant scientific engagement across the nation.

The main responsibility is to establish the organizational strategy for their specific Hematology products and oversee its execution at a national level. They are also tasked with providing support, coaching, and development to Field Directors through the use of a skills framework, ongoing feedback, and leadership coaching principles.

Additionally, the MSL Head offers coaching, conducts development assessments, and provides guidance for the MSLs in their organization. Furthermore, the MSL Head is essential in facilitating and maximizing their team’s appropriate access to healthcare professionals (HCPs) by removing obstacles and coordinating field activities to promote effective scientific engagement.

Qualifications

• An Advanced degree such as a PharmD, PhD or MD is required
• Demonstrated success in leading field-based teams including experience in evidence generation and communication is highly preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years of Medical Affairs and/or Clinical Research & Development experience in the pharmaceutical industry is required
• Residency/fellowship experience is highly preferred.
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and adaptable to embracing new AI technology
• Hematology Oncology experience is preferred
• Minimum of 2-3 years previous MSL management responsibility is required.
• Demonstrated track-record of successful business partner cross-functional collaboration, understanding of external healthcare landscape, scientific acumen, and/or clinical research experience.
• Exhibits strong ability to analyze, develop and execute on customer-facing field strategies.
• Requires travel of up to 60% - 70% annual domestic travel depending on geography (includes overnight travel); Ability to maintain an office in the home required.
• Must live in close proximity to an airport.
• Must be available to attend periodic national scientific congresses and key strategic/scientific meetings at the corporate office in Horsham, PA.

Requirements

• Lead the development and execution of strategies for the engagement of opinion leaders (national, regional, and local) and community practitioners to support the Hematology organization.
• Collaborate with the Hematology Therapeutic Area Leads and work closely with GCO, R&D, and Global Medical partners to develop and execute field-based strategies to support the Hematology research and collaboration strategies.
• Responsible for building a qualified and diverse organization through providing Field Director coaching and support in the recruiting and hiring process.
• The MSL East Head is a member of disease area leadership teams (GMAT, DAS) and is responsible for understanding the compound development plans, organizational priorities and timelines, and budgeting and staffing models for business planning for each compound.
• Responsible for understanding, building and managing external alliance partners as they relate to field based medical affairs.
• Cultivate strong, collaborative relationships with Therapeutic Area Leadership to secure buy-in and alignment.
• Will advance a cohesive, analytics driven approach to field insights, integrating data across teams and applying AI enabled tools to inform risk assessment, strategic opportunities, and enterprise decision-making.

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