Medical Science Liaison, Immunology - GI (Upstate NY)

About the Role

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting for a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) – Gastroenterology (GI) to support the Upstate New York territory. The assigned geography includes Upstate New York, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine, with the majority of customer engagement and business activity centered in Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and Albany. Travel to other locations will also be a high expectation for success. Candidates may also be based in Worcester, MA.

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 healthcare professionals. The MSL drives high-quality scientific exchange, territory execution, and actionable insight generation while maintaining the highest standards of scientific integrity, professionalism, and compliance.

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 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 the territory by collecting, synthesizing, and applying clinical, scientific, competitive, and territory-level information.
• 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 and incorporate relevant, evidence-based clinical context into scientific engagement planning and compliant scientific discussions.
• 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, 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 discussions 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 regulatory and healthcare compliance guidelines; corporate policies on appropriate business conduct and ethical behavior; Medical Affairs SOPs and guidelines.
• In collaboration with Field Director (manager), develop and implement a performance and development plan and may contribute to additional leadership or enterprise initiatives.
• Perform all administrative requirements in a timely, accurate, and compliant manner, including documentation of activities and expense reporting.

Requirements

• 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 healthcare 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 Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience, preferably in an MSL role.
• 2+ years of therapeutic area experience is preferred.
• Residency/fellowship preferred.
• Board certification for clinical degrees preferred.

Pay

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $117,000.00 - $201,250.00.

Benefits

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.

• 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