Medical Science Liaison - GU Oncology - (MN/SD/ND)

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine • Horsham, PA

3d • Remote

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicines is seeking a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) – GU Oncology for the Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota territory, with a primary focus on Minneapolis. The MSL will serve as a field-based scientific and clinical expert for current and future Johnson & Johnson Innovative products. This role involves developing and maintaining relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs)/Healthcare Professionals (HCPs), providing objective, non-promotional scientific information and education, and driving scientific exchange. The MSL is responsible for territory execution, generating actionable insights, and upholding the highest standards of scientific integrity and compliance. Additionally, the MSL will stay informed about the latest scientific and treatment trends in relevant therapeutic areas, support investigator-initiated studies by facilitating scientific exchange and connecting investigators with internal resources, and ensure adherence to all applicable policies.

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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a scientific engagement plan for the territory aligned 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 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, 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 regulatory and health care 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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree