Medical Science Liaison - GU Oncology

About the role

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 and providing fair balanced, objective, non-promotional scientific information, and education to health care professionals.

Responsibilities

• 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 by collecting, synthesizing, and applying clinical, scientific, competitive, and territory level information.
• Provide product and technical assistance and educational training to physicians and staff during in-room clinical support for product insertion, removal, and related procedures in clinical care settings.
• Leverage AI tools and insights to enhance decision making, streamline processes, and improve efficiency and outcomes across core responsibilities.
• Stay abreast of current scientific and treatment landscape trends in the relevant therapeutic areas and provide appropriate scientific support for investigator-initiated studies, including facilitating scientific exchange and connecting investigators with internal research and grant processes, in accordance with applicable policies and without assuming sponsor responsibilities.
• Deliver relevant scientific data tailored to HCP needs through clear and effective dialogue and presentations that translate complex clinical evidence into meaningful scientific discussion.
• Engage healthcare providers and internal partners to identify challenges or unmet needs and collaboratively propose evidence-based solutions or educational initiatives.
• Identify, collect and submit high quality actionable insights in a timely manner aligned with current strategic priorities of the organization that inform medical strategy and cross-functional discussions at the territory level.
• 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 to support Medical Affairs objectives aligned with organizational goals, and scientific exchange activities, including coordination with MSL field partners, R&D, U.S. and Global Medical Affairs teams, Clinical Operations, and appropriate, role-defined interactions with Sales and Marketing.
• Demonstrate strong scientific acumen through self-reading, engaging in journal clubs, attending educational seminars, attending local and national congresses, and engaging in scientific discussion with peers.
• Foster a culture of inclusion and belonging (internally and externally), increasing engagement, productivity and innovation that reflects the diverse communities we serve.
• Develop a thorough understanding and competence in the following areas – regulatory and health care compliance guidelines; corporate policies on appropriate business conduct and ethical behavior; Medical Affairs SOPs and guidelines.

Requirements

• A Doctorate level degree or equivalent experience is required (PharmD, PhD, MD, Advanced Practice Providers).
• Required Experience & Skills:
  • 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 strategic thinking and competitive landscape analysis.
  • Ability to support a specific territory with up to 70% travel (in territory & for internal meetings & congresses).
• Must hold a valid US Driver’s License.
• Preferred 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.
• Demonstrated commitment to learning emerging technologies, such as AI, through exploration, iteration, and applying new tools over time.

Qualifications

• Education Qualifications / Requirements:
  • A Doctorate level degree or equivalent experience is required (PharmD, PhD, MD, Advanced Practice Providers).

Skills

• Analytics Dashboards
• Clinical Experience
• Clinical Research and Regulations
• Coaching
• Competitive Landscape Analysis
• Critical Thinking
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Customer Centricity
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Data Gathering and Analysis
• Data Reporting
• Interpersonal Influence
• Medical Affairs
• Medical Communications
• Medical Compliance
• Organizing
• Problem Solving
• Relationship Building
• Research and Development
• Strategic Thinking
• Technical Credibility

Benefits

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Pay

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Schedule

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