Job Function
Medical Affairs Group
Job Sub Function
Medical Science Liaison
Job Category
Scientific / Technology
All Job Posting Locations
San Francisco, California, United States of America
Job Description
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting for a Medical Science Liaison, Dermatology to be based in the San Francisco, CA territory, which includes San Jose, San Mateo, and Sacramento.
About Immunology
Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.
Your Immunology team leads in the development of transformational medicines for immunological disorders and illnesses. You can influence where medicine is going by restoring health to millions of people living with immune diseases.
Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.
Summary
Consistently demonstrate strategic territory planning and ability to build strong relationships within the territory.
Responsible for developing and maintaining a field strategic plan.
Responds in a timely manner to unsolicited scientific inquiries of HCPs / investigators / health care systems / academic medical centers and population health decision makers integrating scientific data including real world evidence into real life practice to meet customer needs.
Presents data and information in a manner appropriate to the audience and request.
Execute plans regarding reactive and proactive outreaches as approved via the legal / HCC exceptions process.
Integrates scientific data into real life practice to meet customer / audience needs, adapting interpersonal style to particular situations and people.
Anticipates the responses of various individuals and teams based on their perspective.
Prioritise franchise customer-based initiatives and field responsibilities, while balancing administrative duties and project responsibilities.
Executes Research Initiatives
Leverages knowledge of standards of care, Janssen company / investigator sponsored clinical trials and competitor landscape to facilitate external‑internal research communication.
Engages with external investigators regarding unsolicited research inquiries and acts as liaison to R&D, Medical Affairs and operations teams.
Provides clinical trial support to identify potential sites, resolve issues with enrolled sites, and participate in meetings as appropriate, including site initiation visits and investigator launch meetings.
Consistently Demonstrates Strong Scientific Acumen
Actively participate in team calls, trainings, & journal clubs through scientific dialogue, understanding of current standard of care, and regularly sharing of scientific news.
Attends and provides leadership at scientific conferences to gather and understand new scientific information relevant to the company and the external scientific community.
Medical insights : Actively listens for, documents, and shares medical insights. Proactively synthesises data and medical insights for MSL team and other partners.
Sets aside time for self‑driven learnings on current scientific landscape.
Role includes representing and supporting JNJ at relevant scientific or other key stakeholder meetings including congresses, symposia, advisory boards and investigator meetings.
Role includes representing JNJ at speaking engagements at relevant scientific or other key stakeholder meetings.
Continuously Support Department Operations and Internal Partners
Performs all administrative requirements in a timely, accurate and compliant manner (e.g., expense reports, documentation of activities).
Maintain focus and composure in uncertain circumstances with minimal direction.
Provide regional and local support to enhance sales training initiatives and improve competencies of field personnel in partnership with Sales Learning and Development.
Communicates and collaborates with all field‑based partners, and other Immunology MSL teams on a routine basis.
Demonstrate the ability to partner with others to lead or participate in large‑scale projects.
Maintains thorough understanding and competence in regulatory and health‑care compliance guidelines; corporate policies on appropriate business conduct and ethical behaviour; Medical Affairs SOPs and guidelines.
Qualifications
PharmD, PhD, MD, or other advanced medical degree NP (Nurse Practitioner), PA (Physician Assistant) with +3 years relevant TA clinical experience.
2-3 years of relevant work experience, which can include clinical, research or related pharma work experience.
Significant experience giving presentations.
Ability to support travel up to 75‑80% which includes overnight travel, including some weekend commitments.
A valid U.S. driver’s licence and clean driving record.
Reside within the defined assigned territory.
Preferred
Knowledge or experience in the relevant TA and / or Immunology.
Must be familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and utilisation of computers and remote technologies.
Reside in or near San Francisco, CA.
Required Skills
Analytics Dashboards
Clinical Research and Regulations
Clinical Trials
Coaching
Critical Thinking
Customer Centricity
Data-Driven Decision Making
Data Reporting
Digital Culture
Digital Literacy
Medical Affairs
Medical Communications
Medical Compliance
Organising
Product Knowledge
Relationship Building
Research and Development
Strategic Thinking
Technical Credibility
Preferred Skills
Analytics Dashboards
Clinical Research and Regulations
Clinical Trials
Coaching
Critical Thinking
Customer Centricity
Data-Driven Decision Making
Data Reporting
Digital Culture
Digital Literacy
Medical Affairs
Medical Communications
Medical Compliance
Organising
Product Knowledge
Relationship Building
Research and Development
Strategic Thinking
Technical Credibility
The anticipated base pay range for this position is $117,000 - $175,500.00.
Additional Description for Pay Transparency : Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and / or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following company‑sponsored employee benefit programs : medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. 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. Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits : 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. Additional information can be found through the link below. https : / / www.careers.jnj.com / employee-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.
Johnson and 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, please email the Employee Health Support Center ra-employeehealthsup@its.jnj.com or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
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Medical Science Liaison • San Francisco, California, United States