Senior Medical Science Liaison, Immunology (Dermatology) - Georgia

About the role

The Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is considered the field-based scientific and clinical expert on current and future Johnson & Johnson Innovative products. He/she serves as a strategic scientific partner integrating multiple internal and external data sources to inform medical engagement, patient care, and territory strategy.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic scientific partner integrating multiple internal and external data sources to inform medical engagement, patient care, and territory strategy.
• Develop and enhance professional relationships with Key thought leaders and health care provider teams, providing fair balanced, objective, non-promotional scientific information, and education to health care professionals and to internal partners through meaningful, evidence based scientific exchange as required by scientific and business needs.
• Stay abreast of current scientific and treatment landscape trends in the relevant therapeutic areas by critically evaluating the quality, relevance, and applicability of emerging data 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.
• Develop and implement a scientific engagement plan for the territory that aligns with Medical Affairs strategy, prioritized medical objectives, and approved core medical assets.
• Engage in high-quality, two-way scientific exchange with KOLs and HCPs that respectfully challenges current thinking, to serve as a resource for them and to understand their perspectives on the current treatment landscape in the relevant disease area while identifying trends, unmet needs, and educational gaps.
• Identify and cultivate strong professional relationships with various community and academic HCPs/KOLs in the territory to advance our scientific credibility.
• Leverage AI tools and insights to enhance decision-making, streamline processes, and improve efficiency and outcomes across core responsibilities.
• Identify provider educational needs and address those with tailored responses by framing data in a compelling, scientifically balanced, and medically appropriate manner that advances learning and deepens understanding.
• Deliver relevant scientific data tailored to HCP needs through clear and effective dialogue and presentation that translates complex clinical evidence into meaningful scientific discussion by adapting communication style to stakeholder context, actively listening, asking insightful questions, and clarifying scientific questions or correcting factual misunderstandings in a balanced, evidence-based manner.
• Collect and submit high-quality actionable insights aligned with current strategic priorities of the organization by generating, consolidating, and sharing insights that inform medical strategy, asset planning, and cross-functional discussions.
• Provide point-of-contact support to investigators and internal partners for both company-sponsored and investigator-initiated studies.
• Respond to unsolicited research/clinical inquiries from external stakeholders promptly with scientifically sound, objective, and compliant information.
• Compliantly collaborate with internal stakeholders including but not limited to MSL field partners, R&D, US as well as Global Medical Affairs teams, clinical operations, and appropriate, role-defined interactions with Sales and Marketing, by demonstrating a strong understanding of the matrixed environment and contributing objective, forward-looking scientific perspectives.
• Foster a culture of inclusion and belonging (internally and externally), increasing engagement, productivity, and innovation that reflect the diverse communities we serve and supports collaborative One J&J goals at both local and national levels.
• 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.
• Collaborate with direct manager, MSL to develop and implement a performance and development plan as well as conduct additional leadership projects that contribute to medical planning, enhance competitiveness, and advance organizational capabilities.
• Perform all administrative requirements in a timely, accurate, and compliant manner (e.g., expense reports, documentation of activities).

Requirements

• A Doctorate level degree or equivalent experience is required (PharmD, PhD, MD, Advanced Practice Providers, etc.); Post-graduate experience is required for Doctoral level candidates, with preference for therapeutic clinical experience.
• 2+ years of relevant experience, including demonstrated success as an MSL.
• Strong scientific/therapeutic expertise with skills in research, data analysis, clinical expertise, problem-solving, strategic thinking, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to support a defined territory with up to 70% travel, including in-territory visits and attendance at internal meetings, external congresses, and related events.
• Must hold a valid US Driver’s License.
• Preferred Residency/fellowship preferred.
• Knowledge or experience of therapeutic area.
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CoPilot and utilization of computers and remote technologies.
• Related clinical, research, or pharma work experience.

Qualifications

• A Doctorate level degree or equivalent experience is required (PharmD, PhD, MD, Advanced Practice Providers, etc.); Post-graduate experience is required for Doctoral level candidates, with preference for therapeutic clinical experience.
• 2+ years of relevant experience, including demonstrated success as an MSL.
• Strong scientific/therapeutic expertise with skills in research, data analysis, clinical expertise, problem-solving, strategic thinking, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to support a defined territory with up to 70% travel, including in-territory visits and attendance at internal meetings, external congresses, and related events.
• Must hold a valid US Driver’s License.
• Preferred Residency/fellowship preferred.
• Knowledge or experience of therapeutic area.
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CoPilot and utilization of computers and remote technologies.
• Related clinical, research, or pharma work experience.

Skills

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

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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. Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants' needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via this link. Internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.