Medical Science Liaison, Rheumatology - Western Canada

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine • Edmonton, AB

2d • CA$107,000 - CA$214,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is the field-based advocate of JJIM Medical Sciences and are accountable for the execution of the Medical Sciences Plan. They are the scientific point of contact for key individuals (KIs) in a given territory and help address medical, scientific and research needs. This position is a field base role to be in Vancouver, Calgary or Edmonton, covering BC, AB, SK and MB.

Requirements

• A minimum of a University degree in science or health-related field at a minimum with significant therapeutic-area experience is required
• Proven ability to learn quickly, assimilate and distill large amounts of information and build and maintain relationships
• Strategic thinking and positive track record of flawless execution
• Proven ability to effectively communicate information to KIs, as well as non-experts
• Ability to put data into perspective and communicate it concisely
• Demonstrated critical thinking, strong project management skills and ability to impact decision making with relevant stakeholders
• Business acumen, including prioritization skills and big picture orientation
• Scientific knowledge, curiosity, familiarity and interest to keep abreast of scientific trends within the therapeutic area
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, prioritize tasks, and follow through in a field-based role
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other relevant software programs
• Ability to travel nationally as well as internationally
• Drivers license and valid passport are required.
• Ability to travel up to 70% of the time (customer-facing position)
• Overnight travel may be required as much as 1-2 times per week on average, depending upon region covered

Nice To Haves

• MD and/or PhD, PharmD preferred
• Minimum of 2 years business experience in the pharmaceutical industry, which can be balanced against a strong clinical and/or scientific background in a relevant therapy area
• Proven track record of contribution to commercial, medical and/or clinical development strategies
• Knowledge of the therapeutic area of interest is an asset, should have the ability to acquire expertise in other therapeutic areas and products, depending on pipeline and/or changing business priorities
• Demonstrated experience of managing clinical/ scientific programs with a high degree of autonomy, including successfully managing significant programs from study concept to publication
• Strong knowledge of GCP, IMC code and Healthcare Compliance policies and procedures
• Familiarity with working in an environment guided by SOPs

Responsibilities

• Maintaining up-to-date scientific expertise with regular attendance at key scientific/clinical/economic conferences, training sessions and preceptorships to translate data into applicable knowledge and communication platform.
• Disseminating, reviewing and presenting clinical and scientific data in a balanced, unbiased manner, to key opinion leaders and other HCPs, in group and one-on-one settings.
• Building strong relationships with HCPs based on scientific credibility.
• Developing scientific communication materials (slide presentations) for dissemination to HCPs through contacts and meetings and provide congress support.
• Ensuring a regional scientific leadership strategy via credible and informed scientific dialogue with KIs.
• Leading/participating in medical and scientific forums (e.g., ad boards and medical education events) where KIs are involved.
• Supporting phase IIIB/IV local and global clinical development program
• Being a critical contributor to site identification, patient enrollment, and follow-up visits.
• Assisting in the interpretation of results, post-hoc analyses, and research collaboration with investigators
• Supporting investigator-initiated studies by fielding and assessing research requests, aligning investigator interests with JJIM’s research needs, and engaging investigators to ensure the successful execution and satisfactory completion of studies.
• Analyzing data – new and post hoc – to develop insights and contribute to publications as appropriate.
• Providing expert clinical consultation and support to business partners (e.g. Access, Medical Education, Sales and Marketing etc. as appropriate).
• Partnering and collaborate with in-house business partners to facilitate ongoing exchange of clinical information.
• Providing regional medical perspective to influence the integrated Medical Affairs plan which complements the ILCP (Integrated Lifecycle) plans.
• Supporting the Medical Science publication plan.

Benefits

• Inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual.
• Respect for the diversity and dignity of employees and recognition of their merit.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level