Medical Science Liaison- GU (Boston, MA)

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity.

Job Function

Medical Affairs Group

Job Sub Function

Medical Science Liaison

Job Category

Scientific / Technology

All Job Posting Locations

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Job Description

About Oncology

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.

Our Oncology team is focused on the elimination of cancer by discovering new pathways and modalities to finding treatments and cures. We lead where medicine is going and need innovators with an unwavering commitment to results.

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

The Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is considered the field‑based scientific and clinical expert on current and future Johnson & Johnson Innovative products. The Senior MSL is responsible for providing fair, balanced, objective scientific information and education to health‑care professionals and to internal partners as required by scientific and business needs. The Senior MSL is also responsible for staying abreast of current scientific and treatment landscape trends in the relevant therapeutic areas and providing research support for company as well as investigator‑initiated studies.

Senior Medical Science Liaison Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a strategic and comprehensive territory plan and build strong relationships with various community and academic opinion leaders / KOLs in the territory.

Engage in high‑level scientific and research discussions with KOLs and OLs to serve as a resource for them and to understand their perspectives on the current treatment landscape in the relevant disease area.

Identify provider educational needs and address those with tailored responses.

Deliver relevant scientific data tailored to HCP needs through clear and effective dialog / presentation.

Consistently execute upon the current Medical Affairs strategy and MSL priorities.

Respond to unsolicited research / clinical inquiries from external stakeholders promptly.

Collect and submit high quality actionable insights aligned with current strategic priorities of the organization.

Utilize insights and MSL tools to develop a strategic approach for customer engagements within territory.

Provide research support for company‑sponsored and investigator‑initiated studies.

Compliantly collaborate with internal stakeholders including but not limited to MSL field partners, R&D, US and Global Medical Affairs teams, clinical operations, sales, and marketing teams.

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 regulatory and health‑care compliance guidelines; corporate policies on appropriate business conduct and ethical behavior; Medical Affairs SOPs and guidelines.

In collaboration with direct manager, MSL will develop and implement a performance and development plan as well as conduct additional leadership projects.

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).

Post graduate experience is required for Doctoral level candidates, with preference for Oncology clinical experience.

Scientific Acumen : In‑depth scientific and / or therapeutic knowledge.

Research and / or health care system knowledge.

Ability to support a specific territory with up to 70% travel; should hold a valid US Driver’s License.

Preferred

2+ years of relevant experience, preferably in MSL role.

2+ years of lung oncology experience is preferred.

Residency / fellowship preferred.

Board certification for clinical degrees preferred.

This position is eligible for a company car through the Company’s FLEET program.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.

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, Organizing, Product Knowledge, Relationship Building, Research and Development, Strategic Thinking, Technical Credibility.

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated base pay range for this position is : $117,000 - $201,250.

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

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